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    vx init turns package.json scripts into runnable tasks●vx init turns package.json scripts into tasks, with npm pre and post hooks folded in the order npm runs them. A vite-pluMmastodonTechnologySoftware33 d ago

    A new developer tool, vx init, converts a project's package.json scripts into tasks, folding npm's pre and post hooks in the same order npm executes them. A vite-plus repository can also be converted directly from its run.tasks configuration. The tool is aimed at developers working with JavaScript projects and monorepos who want a unified task runner on top of their existing npm scripts.

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    OneNote Dark Mode Chrome extension flagged as malicious●# chrome extension OneNote Dark Mode seems malicious. Its # cybersecurity badness score is 92/100! ```json {"id": "nfcgaMmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity33 d ago

    A Chrome browser extension named OneNote Dark Mode is being flagged as malicious, with an automated cybersecurity risk score of 92 out of 100. The warning originated from an automated threat-monitoring account on the fediverse and circulated among the security community. Users who installed the extension to darken Microsoft OneNote are being urged to review their browser add-ons and remove anything flagged as risky.

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    Developer runs full nodes for nine blockchains on one server●I run full nodes for nine chains on one server in a datacenter. For a while I used them only for my... # bitcoin # api #MmastodonBusinessCrypto15 d ago

    A developer describes running full nodes for nine cryptocurrency chains, including Bitcoin, Litecoin and Decred, on a single server hosted in a datacenter. The post explains how the nodes were initially used only for personal projects, and discusses calling JSON-RPC interfaces without running additional infrastructure. The write-up has drawn attention from the software development and blockchain community for its practical, self-hosted approach to multi-chain infrastructure.

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    Logfire boosts query speeds up to 1000x by shredding JSON columns●Shredding JSON columns gave Logfire up to 1000x faster queriesYhn1820 h ago

    Pydantic's Logfire engineering team says it sped up queries by up to 1000x by shredding JSON columns, extracting nested fields into dedicated columns instead of parsing JSON blobs at query time. The article details how the observability platform handles dynamic attributes in its database. Developers on Hacker News are discussing the tradeoffs between schema flexibility and query performance.

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    Developer pushes free browser-based JSON and dev tools●Two things always bothered me about the usual "paste your JSON here" websites: half of them quietly... # webdev # toolsMmastodonTechnologySoftware32 d ago

    A developer is calling out online 'paste your JSON here' utilities for quietly mishandling pasted data, and is pointing people toward free developer tools that run entirely in the browser instead. The argument is that browser-based tools avoid sending code or data to third-party servers. Web developers are sharing and debating the roundup of tools for coding, productivity and engineering work.

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    Coding agents now start most vx runs, reshaping developer tooling●Most vx runs are started by coding agents now. So every verb speaks JSON with a shipped schema, a failure keeps its logMmastodonTechnologySoftware33 d ago

    The developer behind the vx tooling reports that most of its runs are now initiated by coding agents rather than humans. As a result, every command outputs JSON with a shipped schema, failures retain their logs and named files, run history is stored in a single SQLite file, and documentation and skills ship as plain markdown — a design shift toward machine-first interfaces.

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    Chrome extension TikTok Shop Spy Scraper flagged as malicious●# chrome extension Tiktok Shop Spy Scraper P seems malicious. Its # cybersecurity badness score is 86/100! ```json {"id"MmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity17 h ago

    A Chrome browser extension named TikTok Shop Spy Scraper P has been flagged with a cybersecurity risk score of 86 out of 100, indicating it is likely malicious. The extension, which claims to scrape TikTok Shop data, is being circulated in security discussions as a warning to users. People are advising others to avoid installing it and to review their browser extensions for similar risks.

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    Invofox converts any document into structured JSON▼Show HN: Invofox – Turn any document into structured, validated JSONYhnSportBaseball65 d ago

    Invofox launched on Hacker News with a tool that turns arbitrary documents into structured, validated JSON. The service, aimed at automating document processing, was shared by developer albertogimeno and drew early engagement from the community. Commenters on such launches typically discuss accuracy, pricing and how it compares with alternatives in the document-parsing space.

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    Chrome extension Base flagged with high malware risk score●# chrome extension Base - Extension Pad for Chrome seems malicious. Its # cybersecurity badness score is 85/100! ```jsonMmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity21 d ago

    An automated cybersecurity check has flagged the Chrome browser extension 'Base - Extension Pad for Chrome' as potentially malicious, assigning it a risk score of 85 out of 100. The warning suggests the extension may pose security concerns for users who have it installed in their browser.

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    Chrome VPN extension flagged as malicious●# chrome extension Turbo Vpn — надежный Vpn seems malicious. Its # cybersecurity badness score is 93/100! ```json {"id":MmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity11 d ago

    The Chrome extension Turbo VPN — надежный VPN, marketed as a reliable VPN, has been flagged with a cybersecurity risk score of 93 out of 100, indicating it is likely malicious. Security researchers urge users to remove the extension and caution that browser VPN add-ons can harvest browsing data rather than protect it.

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    Touch VPN Chrome extension flagged as malicious●# chrome extension Touch Vpn — приватный Vpn seems malicious. Its # cybersecurity badness score is 92/100! ```json {"id"MmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity11 d ago

    The Chrome browser extension Touch VPN — приватный VPN is being flagged with a cybersecurity risk score of 92 out of 100, marking it as likely malicious. Automated security monitoring flagged the extension, which is marketed to Russian-speaking users as a private VPN service. Users are being warned to remove it and treat browser VPN extensions with caution.

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    Chrome Extension Bitmoji Toolkit Flagged as Malicious●# chrome extension Bitmoji Toolkit seems malicious. Its # cybersecurity badness score is 86/100! ```json {"id": "blmcjodMmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity11 d ago

    A cybersecurity risk scanner has flagged the Chrome browser extension Bitmoji Toolkit, assigning it a risk score of 86 out of 100 and labelling it as potentially malicious. The extension, associated with Snap's Bitmoji avatar service, is now being circulated as a warning among information security communities, with users advised to review installed extensions and remove flagged add-ons.

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    Chrome extension Vpnly flagged as likely malicious●# chrome extension Vpnly — рабочий Vpn для р seems malicious. Its # cybersecurity badness score is 95/100! ```json {"id"MmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity11 d ago

    The Chrome browser extension Vpnly, marketed to Russian speakers as a working VPN, has been flagged with a cybersecurity risk score of 95 out of 100, indicating a high likelihood of malicious behaviour. Security watchers are warning users to remove it and avoid installing browser extensions that promise free VPN access.

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    Chrome Extension Token.im Flagged as Potentially Malicious●# chrome extension Token.im - Browser Extension seems malicious. Its # cybersecurity badness score is 90/100! ```json {"MmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity11 d ago

    The Chrome browser extension Token.im has been flagged with a cybersecurity risk score of 90 out of 100, with security observers warning it may be malicious. The warning is circulating among infosec users, who advise caution before installing or trusting the extension, though no confirmed breach or official action has been reported so far.

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    Chrome VPN extension flagged with 95/100 malicious score●# chrome extension Turbo Vpn — работает в ро seems malicious. Its # cybersecurity badness score is 95/100! ```json {"id"MmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity11 d ago

    The Chrome browser extension Turbo VPN has been flagged as likely malicious, receiving a cybersecurity risk score of 95 out of 100 in an automated threat assessment. Security observers are warning users to avoid installing or to remove the extension, which is marketed as a VPN working in Russia.

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    Chrome WhatsApp export extension flagged as fully malicious●# chrome extension Wa Export Export Whatsapp seems malicious. Its # cybersecurity badness score is 100/100! ```json {"idMmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity11 d ago

    A Chrome extension named Wa Export Export WhatsApp has been flagged with a maximum maliciousness score of 100 out of 100 by cybersecurity scanning tools. The extension carries the identifier dckmplobjgdehjckjinbampmachapmoo. Security observers are warning users to avoid installing it, as extensions of this type typically target WhatsApp data and could expose sensitive personal or business communications to attackers.

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    mcp-cassette lets developers test MCP agents offline●TL;DR 📼 mcp-cassette records one real MCP session into a JSONL file, then serves that file as an MCP... # mcp # testingMmastodonTechnologySoftware31 d ago

    A new open-source tool called mcp-cassette records a real MCP (Model Context Protocol) session into a JSONL file, then replays that file as if it were a live MCP server. Developers can therefore test their MCP-based agents without connecting to real services, making tests faster, cheaper and deterministic. Early discussion frames it as a useful addition to the growing AI and MCP testing ecosystem.

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    Slovak Business Register Data Now Queryable via API▼Slovak Company Data via API: RPO Lookups by IČO or Name, as JSON (2026) Slovakia's... # api # slovakia # fintech # kyb #MmastodonBusinessBanking25 d ago

    Slovakia's commercial register (RPO) company records can be looked up programmatically by company ID number (IČO) or name, returning results as structured JSON. The capability is drawing attention among developers and fintech workers who use such data for know-your-business checks and automated verification, with discussion focused on how to integrate register lookups into software workflows.

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    New JSON-RPC service for UTXO blockchains launches▼JSON-RPC for UTXO chains is launched at https:// getnodes.net . Test period until 14th of October, free 30-days API keysMmastodonBusinessCrypto04 d ago

    A new JSON-RPC API service for UTXO-based blockchains has launched at getnodes.net. During a test period running until October 14, developers can obtain free 30-day API keys. The service currently allows 3 requests per second with no daily, monthly or other usage caps. After the test phase, a free entry-level API key tier is planned, introduced mainly to filter out abuse.

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    Chrome extension Claude Usage Dashboard flagged as malicious●# chrome extension Claude Usage Dashboard seems malicious. Its # cybersecurity badness score is 94/100! ```json {"id": "MmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity23 d ago

    A Chrome extension called Claude Usage Dashboard has been flagged as potentially malicious, receiving a cybersecurity risk score of 94 out of 100. Security observers are warning users to avoid the extension, which claims to track Claude usage. Users who installed it are advised to remove it and review their browser permissions.

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    Chrome extension AotuLogin flagged as malicious●# chrome extension AotuLogin seems malicious. Its # cybersecurity badness score is 89/100! ```json {"id": "pfdcpfijmjnmpMmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity23 d ago

    A Chrome browser extension called AotuLogin is being flagged as potentially malicious, with a cybersecurity risk score of 89 out of 100. The warning is circulating among security-minded users, who advise others to check their installed extensions and remove anything suspicious. The extension's developer and purpose remain unclear.

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    Chrome extension Huntify flagged as likely malicious●# chrome extension Huntify seems malicious. Its # cybersecurity badness score is 95/100! ```json {"id": "jcoolahkkmgkkgkMmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity23 d ago

    The Chrome browser extension Huntify has been flagged with a security risk score of 95 out of 100, leading cybersecurity observers to warn it is likely malicious. The warning is circulating among infosec users, who advise people to avoid or remove the extension. Users of Chrome-based browsers are being urged to review installed extensions carefully.

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    New CLI Tool Forces LLMs to Emit Valid JSON●SchemaLinter-OneShot: Building a CLI Tool for Forcing LLM JSON Schema Validation and... # programming # engineering # aiMmastodonTechnologySoftware32 d ago

    A developer has introduced SchemaLinter-OneShot, a command-line tool designed to force large language models to output JSON that strictly validates against a given schema. The tool tackles a common frustration in AI-powered software: models producing malformed or non-conforming JSON that breaks downstream parsers and pipelines. Discussion among programmers and AI engineers is focused on whether schema-enforcement at the tooling layer is a more practical fix than relying on model vendors' built-in structured-output features.

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    Single-File CLI Tool Enforces JSON Schema on LLM Output●Building a CLI Validator to Forcefully Reconcile Unstable LLM Outputs: A Single-File JSON Schema Alignment Tool # prograMmastodonTechnologySoftware32 d ago

    A developer has released a command-line validator designed to reconcile the unstable, inconsistent outputs produced by large language models. The tool, written as a single file, checks AI-generated JSON against a schema and forces it into alignment, addressing a common pain point for developers integrating LLMs into software pipelines. The write-up covers the engineering approach and architecture behind the validator, and has drawn attention from programming and AI communities interested in practical reliability tooling.

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    Benchmark tool Hyperfine 2.0.0 measures more than runtimes●Which command is faster? Hyperfine measures after In version 2.0.0, the benchmark tool Hyperfine measures more than justMmastodonTechnologySoftware14 d ago

    Version 2.0.0 of the command-line benchmarking tool Hyperfine has been released, and the tool now measures more than just execution times. The update also changes how the startup of test commands is handled and revises JSON export. Developers who compare which shell commands run faster are discussing the changes and what the new measurements mean for their workflows.

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    json2dir tool makes directory archives human-readable▼json2dir: Directory archives, made human-readable https://github.com/alurm/json2dir # Programming # Tools # OpenSourceMmastodonTechnologySoftware45 d ago

    A new open-source tool called json2dir, developed by alurm, creates directory archives that remain readable by humans. The project is hosted on GitHub and is being shared among programmers as a handy utility for archiving file trees in a format that is both machine-processable and easy to inspect directly. Early reactions in developer communities are modest but positive, with the tool circulating under programming and open-source tooling topics.

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    Why a JSON Array Needs a Root Element in XML●JSON to XML: Why an Array Needs a Root Element A JSON object with one key can still need... # coding # programming # sofMmastodonTechnologySoftware35 d ago

    A technical explainer circulating among developers looks at converting JSON to XML and why even a JSON object with a single key can require a root element when expressed in XML. The piece highlights a common stumbling block in data interchange work between the two formats, drawing modest engagement from the programming community.

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    Chrome extension Morpho Enhancements flagged as likely malicious●# chrome extension Morpho Enhancements seems malicious. Its # cybersecurity badness score is 94/100! ```json {"id": "fdaMmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity25 d ago

    The Chrome browser extension Morpho Enhancements has been flagged by automated security analysis with a risk score of 94 out of 100, a level typically indicating malicious or highly dangerous behaviour. Security-focused users are sharing the warning and urging others to avoid installing or to remove the extension.

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    KiwiEngine devlog explores how applications handle external requests▼Road To KiwiEngine # 43 : An application can't live entirely inside itself. Eventually, something has to come in. A requMmastodonTechnologySoftware37 d ago

    A developer writing the KiwiEngine series has published entry number 43, focusing on how applications communicate with the outside world. The piece argues that no application can live entirely inside itself: requests, form submissions, API calls and webhooks must come in, while responses, JSON payloads and errors go back out. Readers following the series are discussing how the engine handles this boundary between internal logic and external input.

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    Apple launches beta Pass Designer for Apple Wallet▼Apple lanzó Pass Designer, una app beta que permite crear y previsualizar passes de Apple Wallet sin escribir JSON a manMmastodonTechnologySoftware49 d ago

    Apple has released Pass Designer, a beta app that lets developers create and preview Apple Wallet passes without hand-writing JSON. The tool offers a real-time preview of passes as they are built, simplifying what was previously a manual, code-heavy process for developers working with Wallet passes.

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    RustNet v1.7.0 adds host analytics and headless output●RustNet v1.7.0 is out 🎉 The new Host tab shows listening sockets and passive DNS analytics: failures, timeouts and latenMmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity06 d ago

    RustNet v1.7.0 has been released. The new version adds a Host tab showing listening sockets and passive DNS analytics, including failures, timeouts and latency. Connection health badges now flag TCP retransmits, QUIC retries and UDP timeouts. The release also introduces headless JSON and JSONL output for scripts, plus support for Docker, Podman and LXC environments.

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    Chrome extension Local Media Player flagged as malicious●# chrome extension Local Media Player seems malicious. Its # cybersecurity badness score is 99/100! ```json {"id": "hfjoMmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity38 d ago

    A Chrome browser extension called Local Media Player is being flagged as likely malicious, with an automated cybersecurity risk score of 99 out of 100. Security observers are warning others to avoid installing it and to review their browsers for the extension, which carries the identifier hfjoaohgiikdanjdmgalfmmkcbajodko.

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    Chrome extension Daily Quote flagged as malicious●# chrome extension Daily Quote seems malicious. Its # cybersecurity badness score is 93/100! ```json {"id": "lcipcnkaddnMmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity38 d ago

    The Chrome browser extension Daily Quote is being flagged as potentially malicious, with a reported cybersecurity risk score of 93 out of 100. Security observers are warning users to avoid or remove the extension, though no confirmed details about its behaviour or affected user numbers have been published.

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    Chrome extension NotedIt flagged as likely malicious●# chrome extension NotedIt seems malicious. Its # cybersecurity badness score is 90/100! ```json {"id": "npogpbnkjaklhbhMmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity28 d ago

    The Chrome browser extension NotedIt is being flagged by cybersecurity monitoring as potentially malicious, receiving a risk score of 90 out of 100. The warning, circulated among security researchers, highlights growing concern over dangerous add-ons in the Chrome Web Store. Users with the extension installed are advised to review it and consider removing it until its behaviour is verified as safe.

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    Go JSON v2 Migration: What Breaks in Go 1.27▼Go JSON v2 Migration: What Breaks in Go 1.27 https://importstatic.com/go/go-json-v2-migration # Go # Programming # TechMmastodonTechnology39 d ago

    A new guide details the migration to Go's JSON v2 encoding package and the breaking changes developers can expect in Go 1.27. It walks through incompatibilities teams will hit when switching from the existing encoding/json behavior, a topic drawing attention among Go developers planning upgrades.

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    Developers embrace jq for command-line JSON processing●💻 jq: 35.7 k ⭐ I used to pipe JSON through Python one-liners to extract fields. Then I learned jq and my shell scripts gMmastodonTechnologyAI08 d ago

    The command-line tool jq, a GitHub project with roughly 35,700 stars, is drawing attention as a simpler way to handle JSON data. A developer describes how switching from piping JSON through Python one-liners to jq made shell scripts dramatically shorter, calling it like sed, awk and grep but for JSON. Its pipe syntax lets users chain filters, slices, maps and transformations directly from the terminal.

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    App maker touts instant one-click data export●Data portability usually means filing a request and waiting weeks for a zip file. In my app it’s a button: Settings, ExpMmastodonHealthMental Health210 d ago

    A developer is promoting an app that lets users export all their data instantly via a single button in the settings menu, delivering everything as JSON or CSV, or as an encrypted copy protected by a user-chosen passphrase. The developer contrasts this with the usual data portability process, which typically involves filing a request and waiting weeks for a download, and notes that users can export without closing their account.

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    BinSith open-source Rust binary triage tool released●BinSith is now open source! 🛠️ A Rust CLI for static binary triage: hashes, strings, indicators, entropy, file comparisoMmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity112 d ago

    BinSith, a Rust command-line tool for static binary triage, has been released as open source. The tool computes hashes, extracts strings, flags indicators, measures entropy, compares files and scans folders, with JSON and CSV export options. Prebuilt binaries are available for Windows, Linux and macOS, and the code is hosted on GitHub under the vulnex organisation.

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