Random Projects

As a programmer I run into problems every day. Whenever possible, I try to publish my solutions as open source software so others can benefit and build upon them.

Some projects are simple and done solely for the sake of learning and some are designed to be used by others.

These are projects i built myself from scratch.

Tarana

is an AI-powered information kiosk built entirely from scratch, designed to let students access campus-related information through a React-based kiosk interface.

It features voice and text input, runs on low-resource machines, and handles over 1,000 multi-context queries per day.

The kiosk queries a Supabase-hosted database with embedded knowledge entries managed through a separate Svelte-based CMS.

When a query is made, the system performs a semantic search using pgvector to find the most relevant information, then injects that data—alongside recent chat history—into a high-parameter AI model hosted serverlessly via Groq for response generation.

Stack used:

• React / Svelte
• TypeScript
• Supabase
• Supabase Auth
• PGVector RAG
• Xenova Transformers
• FuzzyJS
• Gemma 2B / 9B Instruct
• Whisper Large v3
• All-MiniLM-L6-v2 (Embedding model)
• Atom (Model runner)
• Groq (AI model inference)

Embeddings are computed locally using Xenova to reduce cloud overhead, while voice input is transcribed into text before processing. The entire retrieval and response logic was written from scratch, with no external AI orchestration tools used.

Every part of the system—from UI to AI pipeline—was built and integrated manually, with a strong focus on performance, clarity, and deployment constraints.

Nerd-Necking

An anonymous messaging web app inspired by the core idea behind NGL: allow people to send and receive unfiltered messages anonymously. The UI is intentionally minimal, mirroring the simplicity of the concept, and the app handles basic flows like message submission, inbox viewing, and user authentication without any added complexity.

Stack used:

• React
• TypeScript
• Supabase (Database + Auth)
• Vercel (Hosting)

Supabase handles both authentication and data storage, enabling users to generate shareable message links and retrieve submissions in real-time. The app was built to explore Supabase’s auth features and edge functions in a straightforward, production-like use case.

Though small in scope, the project showcases practical integration of auth flows and a simple CRUD system using modern web tools—ideal for fast iteration and rapid deployment.

Todo-app

A clean and lightweight personal todo application built with Astro and React using islands architecture. Designed for quick note-taking and personal productivity, it supports essential features like adding, deleting, and saving tasks through a simple and intuitive interface.

The standout feature is its focus on readability and comfort. Instead of using typical form inputs, it leverages a text editor for task input, and includes a font-size slider so users can adjust text size to their preference—making it feel more like a writing pad than a rigid checklist.

Stack used:

• Astro
• React (Islands architecture)
• TypeScript
• BetterAuth (Authentication)
• NeonDB (Database)
• Vercel (Hosting)

The app was developed primarily for personal use, with an emphasis on minimalism, direct usability, and fast page loads. All authentication and data handling are tightly integrated using BetterAuth and NeonDB, with no reliance on external UI frameworks or third-party task libraries.