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Life & fun · October 2, 2012

WebcamSwiper - a JS library that watches for hand swipes in the air

An experiment to control a photo carousel using getUserMedia to watch for swipes left and right with a hand. - iambrandonn/WebcamSwiper

WebcamSwiper - a JS library that watches for hand swipes in the air launched on October 2, 2012 with 47 votes, #42 of 487 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 14 years on.

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WebcamSwiper is a JavaScript library that detects hand gestures through a device's webcam to control image carousels. Using the browser's getUserMedia API, it recognizes left and right hand swipes in the air, allowing users to navigate photos without touching a keyboard or mouse. The library is designed for developers building interactive, gesture-controlled web experiences.

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