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been building my own cozy terminal almost from scratch for fun for the last 7 days
r/SideProject
6/25/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ariana-ide | https://github.com/ariana-dot-dev/ariana-ide | IDE | Cozy terminal, part of open source IDE project |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Default terminal lacks customization/personalization
Problems to Solve:
- Creating a more comfortable and personalized terminal experience
Potential Solutions:
- Building a custom terminal from scratch for better understanding and control
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Open source development for community collaboration
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Sharing project progress on social platforms (Reddit)
- Providing GitHub repository for public access
Monetization & Product:
- Not explicitly mentioned
User Engagement:
- Engaging with commenters on Reddit
- Encouraging community code contributions via GitHub