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Terminal-based news readers

Create customizable text UIs for developers to browse tech news without leaving their workflow.

Why now

Developers increasingly prefer keyboard-driven tools that integrate with their existing terminal environments.

Who for
Developers
Business model
Pro features
Effort
A weekend

Devs waste time switching between browsers and terminals to check news. A TUI that formats discussions cleanly and supports shortcuts would save hours. Monetize through premium plugins for teams. First version: basic HN/Reddit browsing. Risk: Niche market size.

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