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Files.md
github.com
Local-first markdown notes app with Obsidian-like links and file-based storage.
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One commenter said the app looked 'really slick'; others praised the local-files model and the plain text workflow.
Issue / 2026-05-18
10 interesting things surfaced from HN on 2026-05-18
A daily board of tools, apps, and references that Hacker News readers pulled into view on 2026-05-18. Each row keeps the original HN thread close to the claim.
At a glance:
Items:10
Threads:7
What surfaced that day
02
markdown-oxide
github.com
Rust markdown LSP that adds notes features to Helix and other editors.
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A commenter explicitly recommended Helix with the markdown-oxide LSP, and another said they'd give it a try.
03
Syncthing
syncthing.net
Peer-to-peer file sync tool for keeping local notes in sync across devices.
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One user said they chose Syncthing for note syncing and that it 'works flawlessly'.
04
Vaultwarden
github.com
Self-hosted Bitwarden-compatible password manager backend.
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Users said they had run Vaultwarden for 5+ to 7+ years with no issues, and one advised self-hosting a Vaultwarden instance.
05
KeepassXC
keepassxc.org
Cross-platform password manager favored by commenters after leaving Bitwarden.
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One commenter said they moved to KeepassXC on desktop plus KeepassDX on Android, and another called the KeePass ecosystem a fantastic advert.
06
Level1Techs KVM
store.level1techs.com
Dual-monitor hardware KVM switch for painless multi-computer desk switching.
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A user said the Level1Techs KVM solved the multi-computer/multi-monitor problem, removed switching lag, and was worth the price.
07
Haiku OS
haiku-os.org
BeOS-inspired operating system now running on M1 Macs.
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One commenter reported Haiku as fast and surprisingly stable on a ThinkPad X40, with Emacs and VLC working well.
08
180db
advanced-research.net
macOS audio player built for people who miss the Winamp era.
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A commenter said they tried the linked app and that it 'definitely has a vibe to it'.
09
Stainless
stainless.com
API and SDK generation platform for developer interfaces.
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HN users described Stainless as a fantastic product and said many companies rely on it to generate SDKs, CLIs, and MCP servers.
10
Qwen 3.7 Preview
twitter.com
Preview of Qwen’s next open-weight model family.
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Replies called Qwen 3.6 amazing, fast, and standard open weights for everyday use, which carried the thread’s excitement for the preview.