Daily issue / 2026-05-18
Useful things that surfaced in Hacker News discussions on 2026-05-18. Open the context to see why each one caught our attention—or jump straight to the original thread.
What we found
Local-first markdown notes app with Obsidian-like links and file-based storage.
Source discussion: Show HN: Files.md – Open-source alternative to Obsidian
Editorial paraphrase
One commenter said the app looked 'really slick'; others praised the local-files model and the plain text workflow.
Read the original threadRust markdown LSP that adds notes features to Helix and other editors.
Source discussion: Show HN: Files.md – Open-source alternative to Obsidian
Editorial paraphrase
A commenter explicitly recommended Helix with the markdown-oxide LSP, and another said they'd give it a try.
Read the original threadPeer-to-peer file sync tool for keeping local notes in sync across devices.
Source discussion: Show HN: Files.md – Open-source alternative to Obsidian
Editorial paraphrase
One user said they chose Syncthing for note syncing and that it 'works flawlessly'.
Read the original threadSelf-hosted Bitwarden-compatible password manager backend.
Source discussion: The Quiet Renovation at Bitwarden
Editorial paraphrase
Users said they had run Vaultwarden for 5+ to 7+ years with no issues, and one advised self-hosting a Vaultwarden instance.
Read the original threadCross-platform password manager favored by commenters after leaving Bitwarden.
Source discussion: The Quiet Renovation at Bitwarden
Editorial paraphrase
One commenter said they moved to KeepassXC on desktop plus KeepassDX on Android, and another called the KeePass ecosystem a fantastic advert.
Read the original threadDual-monitor hardware KVM switch for painless multi-computer desk switching.
Source discussion: Two computers, one monitor, zero fiddling (2025)
Editorial paraphrase
A user said the Level1Techs KVM solved the multi-computer/multi-monitor problem, removed switching lag, and was worth the price.
Read the original threadBeOS-inspired operating system now running on M1 Macs.
Source discussion: Haiku OS runs on M1 Macs now
Editorial paraphrase
One commenter reported Haiku as fast and surprisingly stable on a ThinkPad X40, with Emacs and VLC working well.
Read the original threadmacOS audio player built for people who miss the Winamp era.
Source discussion: Show HN: We missed Winamp, so we built an audio player for macOS
Editorial paraphrase
A commenter said they tried the linked app and that it 'definitely has a vibe to it'.
Read the original threadAPI and SDK generation platform for developer interfaces.
Source discussion: Anthropic acquires Stainless
Editorial paraphrase
HN users described Stainless as a fantastic product and said many companies rely on it to generate SDKs, CLIs, and MCP servers.
Read the original threadPreview of Qwen’s next open-weight model family.
Source discussion: Qwen 3.7 Preview
Editorial paraphrase
Replies called Qwen 3.6 amazing, fast, and standard open weights for everyday use, which carried the thread’s excitement for the preview.
Read the original thread