I made islechat, like Slack but in the terminal over SSH

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You can try it out with ` ssh username@isle.chat ` Enter a password to use on first join. It features a slack/discord style interface with channels on the left and users on the right. You can create and join your own channels, and upload ascii art to be the channels banner which shows in the top right. Auth is user/pass only for now but plan to add support for uploading your pub key if you want to use that instead. Code is here if you want to self host or look at screenshots https://github.com/ashfn/islechat If you want to design a banner for your channel there is an editor here https://islechat.github.io/banner.html

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Product HuntOn track for Day 1 leaderboard · Strong signals: slack, user, code · Missing: mac, agents, macos

87%87% predicted probability of success on Product Hunt, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

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Indie HackersFits the IH revenue-focused audience · Missing: supports, reddit linkedin, podcasting

64%64% predicted probability of success on Indie Hackers, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

Hacker NewsStrong engagement from HN community · Strong signals: io · Missing: https docs, excited, just released

60%60% predicted probability of success on Hacker News, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

nativeThis product was originally launched on this platform.

TrustMRRFits verified-revenue profile · Strong signals: users · Missing: mobile apps, ios, personal

51%51% predicted probability of success on TrustMRR, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

AppSumoMay struggle as an AppSumo deal · Strong signals: host, interface, users · Missing: plus, platform, intuitive

50%50% predicted probability of success on AppSumo, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

Acquire.comPre-revenue stage for this audience · Missing: arr, mrr, revenue

14%14% predicted probability of success on Acquire.com, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

BetaListMay not resonate with beta-testers · Strong signals: chat · Missing: web3, crypto, cryptocurrency

1%1% predicted probability of success on BetaList, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

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