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Local dev server dashboard

Build a menu bar app that shows all running local development servers at a glance.

Why now

Modern development involves many microservices running locally, creating management overhead.

Who for
Full-stack developers
Business model
Pro features
Effort
A weekend

Developers often lose track of which local servers are running, their ports, and status. Current solutions require terminal commands or separate tabs.

Create a lightweight menu bar app that detects all active dev servers across frameworks. Show status, ports, and provide one-click access.

Web developers and full-stack engineers would pay for time saved. Offer free version with basic features.

Start with detection for popular frameworks like Express, Rails, and Django. Add more through updates.

The risk is existing IDEs adding similar functionality.

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