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Recent Post-Mortems
Mood-Based Study Dashboard
Jan 2026Website
User selects mood (tired, focused, anxious, motivated) Dashboard changes colours, motivational text, and suggests study techniques (Pomodoro, blurting, etc.).
ColorSnap
Oct 2025Tool
Extract color palettes from any image in seconds. Upload a photo and instantly get clean, usable color codes for UI design, branding, and web projects.
Minesbuddy
Jan 2025Game
Minesbuddy is a clean, logic-based puzzle game where players uncover safe tiles and diamonds using strategy and pattern recognition. It is designed as a fun, skill-focused experience with no gambling, betting, or real-money elements.
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