Palantir Sues Magazine for Reporting That the Government Didn't Want Palantir
Palantir, a data analytics company, has sued a Swiss magazine for accurately reporting that the Swiss government did not want to work with Palantir, highlighting the company's tendency to take legal action against those who criticize or report unfavorably on its business practices.
Show HN: Grant Project Access Without Forms or Mail Verification
It checks emails in real time so you can safely grant access without forcing verification, reducing signup drop-offs, preventing abuse, protecting your domain reputation, and saving money on lost users and bad deliverability.
Have We Forgotten How to Design?
Genode OS Framework 26.02
The article discusses the key features and improvements in the 26.02 release of the Genode operating system framework, including support for ARM platforms, improved multi-core performance, and new capabilities for file-system virtualization and network virtualization.
Show HN: Vigil – Zero-dependency safety guardrails for AI agent tool calls
We run 15 AI agents on a production server with full shell access. One of them tried to rm -rf a directory it shouldn't have touched. Another started curling cloud metadata endpoints. We wrote some hardcoded rules to catch the obvious stuff, then realized we were building the same safety layer everyone else will need too. So we extracted it into a library.
Vigil is a deterministic rule engine that inspects AI agent tool calls before they execute. 22 rules across 8 threat categories: destructive shell commands, SSRF, path traversal, SQL injection, data exfiltration, prompt injection, encoded payloads, and credential exposure. It's not an LLM wrapper — we don't trust an LLM to guard another LLM. Pure pattern matching, zero dependencies, <2ms per check, works completely offline.
npm install vigil-agent-safety
import { checkAction } from 'vigil-agent-safety'; const result = checkAction({ agent: 'my-agent', tool: 'exec', params: { command: 'rm -rf /' }, }); // result.decision → "BLOCK" // result.reason → "Destructive command pattern" // result.latencyMs → 0.3
It plugs into MCP servers, LangChain tool chains, Express middleware, or anything else. MIT licensed, no API keys, no network calls, no telemetry.
This is v0.1 — probably too aggressive for some use cases. Next up is a YAML policy engine (v0.2) and an MCP proxy. We'd love feedback on the rule set, false positive experiences, and threat categories we're missing.
GitHub: https://github.com/hexitlabs/vigil
Show HN: Wardrowbe – I kept staring at a full closet with nothing to wear
Every morning, same thing. Full closet, no idea what to put on. End up wearing the same jeans and black shirt again. Meanwhile half my clothes just sit there.
I built something to fix that for myself. Take photos of what you own, it handles the rest. Checks the weather, remembers what you wore, picks something. Self-hosted, runs with docker compose.
Blocks apps on your phone by scanning a QR Code
OffKit is an app blocker that helps users limit their screen time and focus on more important tasks. The app allows users to block specific apps, set time limits, and receive reports on their device usage.
Extend a Python-Like Language into Your Own Type-Safe DSL
TAPL (Types and Programming Languages) is an open-source programming language that emphasizes type safety and formal semantics. It is designed to serve as a platform for research and teaching in the field of programming language design and implementation.
Ventuals: Pre-IPO Stocks on Hyperliquid
Ventuals is a platform that connects real estate investors with investment opportunities across different markets, providing data-driven insights to help users make informed decisions about potential properties and locations.
Masakhane
Masakhane is an open-source, community-driven initiative focused on developing natural language processing capabilities for under-resourced languages in Africa. The project aims to democratize access to AI and technology for African communities through collaborative research and development.
Show HN: Magicreader – shorten and simplify web articles in-place
Hey HN! This is Michael from magicreader. We’ve just released a Chrome extension that enables you to read web articles in the style and length you prefer.
The idea is similar to Violentmonkey/Tampermonkey and Tweeks, but focused on reading. For example, let’s say you want to read a research paper online, but you’re not an expert in the domain. You can use magicreader to rewrite the paper for a general audience and swap this simplified version directly into the page. While you’re reading, you can seamlessly flip back and forth between the simplified version and the original.
How this is different from using Claude/ChatGPT: with magicreader, there’s no need to copy-paste the text into a chat window, and there is no sidebar. Instead, the HTML of the article simply changes in-place, maintaining the core reading experience.
We currently support the following use cases: - Shorten: shorten web articles in-place to read 4x faster - Simplify ("ELI5"): adapt specialist writing (e.g., research papers) for a general audience - De-spin ("Honest"): annotate marketing/PR materials to quickly spot unsupported claims - Clean: rewrite unclear or old-fashioned writing in a clean, modern style
Notes: - We don’t bypass paywalls. We only operate on text you can already view in your browser. - When you rewrite a webpage, we send the full HTML to our backend; the rewritten text is then locally stored in your Chrome extension storage. The extension only sends data to the backend when you actively invoke magicreader. We don’t track your browsing activity across pages. - We use AI to rewrite content, and AI can make mistakes. That’s why we made it easy to flip back and forth between the rewritten version and the original—without losing your place in the text.
Rewriting full web articles using large language models is expensive, so we’re offering a limited free tier plus two paid plans. We’re planning to expand the free tier by using smaller and on-device LLMs.
Demo video: https://youtu.be/pckMSxCFUDo
Chrome extension: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/magicreader/phncpke...
We'd love feedback, particularly on 1) which reading mode is most useful, 2) where it breaks on real sites, and 3) any suggestions you have for new features.
You can reply directly here or email me at michael@magicreader.com.
The Radical Font
The article discusses the creation of a new typeface called 'Radical', which aims to challenge traditional font design by incorporating unique and unconventional elements. It explores the designer's approach to creating a visually striking and conceptually driven font that pushes the boundaries of typography.
Who is/was the Anthropic in Amazons rise? What about in Facebook’s?
I don’t recall a MySpace vs Fecebook debate based on ethics.
Sort of had one with Twitter. Maybe a bit with DuckDuckGo.
Show HN: Inteldump – CIA World Factbook 1990–2025 terminal UI (281 countries)
3D Printer for Kids [video]
After 6 months of building an app, Google Play keeps bitching about permission
Extracted tech from 5.6M sites and made some dashboards out of 'em
The article provides an overview of the PHP programming language, including its history, key features, and common use cases. It covers the language's evolution, the benefits it offers for web development, and its continued relevance in the tech industry.
OpenAI strikes deal with Pentagon hours after Trump admin bans Anthropic
Archer Aviation to use Starlink internet in its eVTOL air taxis
Archer Aviation has partnered with SpaceX's Starlink to provide in-flight internet connectivity for its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxis. This collaboration aims to enhance the passenger experience and enable real-time data sharing during Archer's eVTOL flights.
Tesla launches Model Y 7-seater in Europe for €2,500
Tesla has launched the 7-seater version of the Model Y electric SUV in Europe, called the Model YL. The updated Model Y offers increased seating capacity and is now available for purchase in European markets.
Show HN: Ebbforge - 10M agent Rust swarm engine, 8 fundamental benchmarks
The article discusses the implementation of swarm intelligence algorithms in the EbbForge project, which aims to create a decentralized, self-organizing network of devices that can adapt to changes in the environment and user needs without the need for centralized control.
Show HN: YourApp – Mobile-First Developer Tool (Contributors Welcome)
I have recently made the repository for YourApp public. It is a mobile-first developer tool that I am building with a focus on practical workflows and usability. Development is ongoing, and I am continuing to improve the architecture and feature set as the project evolves. I would appreciate technical feedback, suggestions, and contributions from the community. If you are interested in developer tooling or mobile-first design, I would be glad to hear your thoughts. GitHub:https://github.com/Adhishtanaka/yourapp
Show HN: QAA – YAML-Based Test Automation Agent Looking for Contributors)
I am building QAA (Quality Assurance Agent), a testing tool aimed at reducing the time spent writing large automation scripts. Instead of detailed test code, you describe test steps in plain English inside a YAML file. On the first run, QAA uses Google Gemini to interpret the steps and execute them in a browser while recording every action. From the second run onward, the same test can execute without AI by replaying the recorded actions, making it faster and more consistent. After each run, it generates a report site with step-by-step screenshots, recorded API requests, storage details, and console logs. The project is still under development, and I am currently improving reliability and refining the reporting system. I would appreciate technical feedback, architectural suggestions, or contributions from anyone interested in browser automation or AI-assisted testing. GitHub: https://github.com/Adhishtanaka/QAA
AI is rewiring how the best Go players think
The article explores how the widespread adoption of AI in the game of Go has fundamentally altered the way top players approach the game, leading to new strategies and a shift in their overall mindset towards the game.
Show HN: Use your domain as its own sale page
Hi! If someone by chance collects/flips domains here, I built a small tool that lets you turn any domain you own into a simple for-sale page to get leads directly in your preferred contact (messenger, whatsapp, discord, email etc.).
You verify the domain once via redirect. After that, you can:
- Keep the redirect and use the generated sale page - Remove the redirect and still keep the page live - Share the page link in auctions or outbound emails - Use it as a clean reference page for buyers
So even if you list your domain on marketplaces, this works as an independent page you control. Buyers can contact you directly and you're free to choose your own escrow.
It also includes valuation estimates and optional portfolio page if you manage multiple names.
Example page: https://d.omain.co/d/startup.broker
Curious if this feels genuinely useful as a supplemental channel, or redundant in practice
How Louis Theroux Took on the Manosphere
The article explores Louis Theroux's investigation into the 'manosphere', a network of online communities that promote anti-feminist views and misogynistic ideologies. It highlights Theroux's efforts to understand the beliefs and motivations of men involved in these movements.
Human Brain Cells on a Chip Learned to Play Doom in a Week
The article discusses the potential impacts of ChatGPT, a large language model developed by OpenAI, on various industries and professions. It explores concerns about the technology's ability to generate human-like text, its implications for creative and intellectual work, and the ethical considerations around its development and use.
Show HN: CanaryAI – Claude Code Security Monitoring Tool
AI coding agents are powerful — but they run real commands on your machine. CanaryAI watches what they do and alerts you when something looks off: reverse shells, credential theft, persistence mechanisms, data exfiltration, and more.
It works by scanning Claude Code session logs in real time, applying a set of detection rules, and surfacing alerts in a native macOS menu bar app.
CanaryAI never blocks or interferes with your agent. It observes and reports.
https://github.com/jx887/homebrew-canaryai
Pure Rust, zero dependencies AI models, runs locally, free forever
The article introduces Qoranet, a new language model developed by researchers at Hugging Face. Qoranet is a large-scale, multilingual model that can be used for a variety of natural language processing tasks, including text generation, question answering, and sentiment analysis.
Show HN: Circuitchat, a Tor-first encrypted messaging program using Noise
CircuitChat is an open-source platform that allows users to create and manage private chat rooms, with features like end-to-end encryption, user management, and message history storage. The project aims to provide a secure and customizable alternative to mainstream chat applications.