Project Xent – A native C++ UI framework in KBs

Hacker News

Modern UI frameworks (WinUI, Flutter, Electron) are bloated. Project Xent bridges a C++ reactive DSL directly to the host OS compositor. The "FluXent" (Windows) Demo: Binary size: ~300KB .exe (No heavy runtimes required) RAM: <15MB idle Stack: DComp + D2D + Yoga The core architecture separates shared C++ logic from platform-optimal rendering. Instead of painting widgets, Xent bridges a reactive DSL directly to the native OS compositor: - Windows: DirectComposition (FluXent) - Linux: Wayland/EFL (LuXent - Planned) - macOS: SwiftUI/Metal (NeXent - Planned) I am a high school student. I acted as the architect, orchestrating this zero-bloat vision in 11 days of work using Claude and Gemini. GitHub: < https://github.com/Project-Xent >

Visit product View on Hacker NewsJan 31, 2026

Share card

Actual performance

3points

1comments

Did not reach leaderboard

Launch Intel predictions

Analyze your own launch →

Product HuntOn track for Day 1 leaderboard · Strong signals: mac, macos, claude · Missing: agents, agent, cursor

81%81% predicted probability of success on Product Hunt, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

best fitHighest predicted score across all platforms for this description.

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

57%57% predicted probability of success on Hacker News, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

nativeThis product was originally launched on this platform.

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

47%47% predicted probability of success on AppSumo, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

TrustMRRLess likely to generate early MRR · Strong signals: widgets, way, para · Missing: mobile apps, ios, personal

41%41% predicted probability of success on TrustMRR, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

Indie HackersIH features products with proven revenue · Strong signals: para, gemini · Missing: supports, reddit linkedin, podcasting

34%34% predicted probability of success on Indie Hackers, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

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

18%18% predicted probability of success on Acquire.com, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

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

2%2% predicted probability of success on BetaList, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

Incorrect prediction on native model

Similar products

Effect UI – PoC of a reactive UI framework built with Effect41%Launch Intel prediction score: how likely this product is to succeed on its source platform, based on its name, tagline, and description.

Effect UI – PoC of a reactive UI framework built with Effect

Hacker News8

Kotlin/Native Web Framework47%Launch Intel prediction score: how likely this product is to succeed on its source platform, based on its name, tagline, and description.

Kotlin/Native Web Framework

Hacker News3

Genes Framework36%Launch Intel prediction score: how likely this product is to succeed on its source platform, based on its name, tagline, and description.

A simple API & UI framework

Indie Hackers1b2b

Vuestic UI17%Launch Intel prediction score: how likely this product is to succeed on its source platform, based on its name, tagline, and description.

Vue.js 3.0 UI Framework

Indie Hackers

OrcaUI49%Launch Intel prediction score: how likely this product is to succeed on its source platform, based on its name, tagline, and description.

Self-contained UI framework Native Web Components

Indie Hackers1$12,000/moart

React UI Framework62%Launch Intel prediction score: how likely this product is to succeed on its source platform, based on its name, tagline, and description.

React UI Framework

Hacker News2

Bamburgh React UI Framework62%Launch Intel prediction score: how likely this product is to succeed on its source platform, based on its name, tagline, and description.

Bamburgh React UI Framework

Hacker News2

Magnus UI32%Launch Intel prediction score: how likely this product is to succeed on its source platform, based on its name, tagline, and description.

A Utility-First React Native UI Framework

Indie Hackers2design

Luda – Yet another front-end UI framework66%Launch Intel prediction score: how likely this product is to succeed on its source platform, based on its name, tagline, and description.

Luda – Yet another front-end UI framework

Hacker News6

GuiLite – UI framework for all platforms61%Launch Intel prediction score: how likely this product is to succeed on its source platform, based on its name, tagline, and description.

GuiLite – UI framework for all platforms

Hacker News19

Browse all products Analyze your launch