Things I've made trying to put my dent in the universe.
I've worked on tons of little projects over the years but these are the ones that I'm most proud of. Many of them are open-source, so if you see something that piques your interest, check out the code and contribute if you have ideas for how it can be improved.
What I'm building
Latest tools and products. Newest at top.
askai
Ask AI toolkit
npm package live; integration guide on site. Adding to more apps.
NotchPrompt
Invisible teleprompter
Live. macOS app in notch; landing at notch.aliarain.com.
macOSOpen →
Ground
Memory for AI
Shipping memory layer; versioned context and citations for AI apps.
NovaWriter
AI writing (Mac)
Mac app in the wild; memory mode and Ollama local AI.
ProductizeSpace
Zen productivity
Pomodoro, ambient sounds, breathing, journaling. Live.
ProductivityOpen →
JotlyWriter
Writing app
Cross-platform markdown editor; case study on site.
ProductivityOpen →
Proviral
Content virality
Live. AI virality prediction for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram; 3,500+ creators.
AIOpen →
Chalogee
Tourism marketplace
Live. Connecting travelers with local experiences.
MarketplaceOpen →
Zepyoc
Audio recruitment
Voice AI and NLP for hiring; in development.
HR TechOpen →
LiftUp
AI development
Making dev and AI more accessible.
AIOpen →
Rilando AI
AI assistant
Daily notes and AI-powered workflows.
AIOpen →
Experience & Journey
chalogee.com
•tech lead at chalogee.com, building tourism marketplace serving 3,000+ travelers and 200+ local guides
•architected comprehensive admin dashboard reducing management time by 60% using tanstack table and react query
•built fastapi backend handling 10,000+ api requests daily with 99.8% uptime
•deployed kubernetes cluster on aws ec2 achieving 40% cost reduction vs traditional hosting
•integrated stripe payment processing enabling $50,000+ monthly transaction volume
•implemented real-time notifications increasing booking completion rate by 35%
- next.js
- react
- typescript
- tanstack table
- react query
- fastapi
- postgresql
- redis
- aws ec2
- docker
- kubernetes
- stripe
- jwt
- websocket
- elasticsearch
zepyoc
•co-founding zepyoc — audio-first recruitment platform processing 500+ voice interviews in beta phase
•built voice ai matching algorithms achieving 78% candidate-role fit accuracy vs 45% with text resumes
•integrated openai whisper and custom nlp models reducing screening time by 70%
•currently testing with 15 early-access companies, collecting data to improve matching algorithms
•designed interview system capturing 3x more candidate signals than traditional text applications
- python
- tensorflow
- pytorch
- openai api
- speech recognition
- nlp
- react
- next.js
- aws
shippingapps.dev
•leading shippingapps.dev agency, shipping 8+ products with 12,000+ combined monthly active users
•built novawriter ai writing assistant reaching 2,500+ users with 92% satisfaction rate
•published 40+ technical articles reaching 50,000+ developers monthly
•delivered 15 client projects on time with 100% completion rate
•mentored 8 junior developers improving their shipping velocity by 45%
•open sourced 5 tools with 4,000+ total downloads
- next.js
- react
- typescript
- node.js
- postgresql
- aws
- vercel
- ai/ml
raptrx
•founded raptrx, parent company generating $120k+ annual revenue across multiple products
•scaled ai platforms to 15,000+ users globally with 99.5% uptime
•established rapid development framework reducing mvp launch time from 3 months to 2 weeks
•built reusable ai infrastructure cutting development costs by 65%
•grew from solo founder to team of 5, maintaining 98% client satisfaction rate
•achieved profitability within first year while bootstrapped
- ai/ml
- react
- next.js
- python
- fastapi
- openai api
- aws
- docker
virlo.ai
•delivered complete ui/ux for virlo.ai in 4 months, 2 weeks ahead of schedule
•built 45+ responsive components achieving 95+ lighthouse performance score
•implemented design system used across 20+ screens reducing development time by 40%
•collaborated with 6-person product team through weekly sprints and daily standups
•achieved pixel-perfect implementation with 98% design-to-code accuracy
•optimized bundle size by 35% improving load time to under 2 seconds
- react
- next.js
- typescript
- tailwind css
- framer motion
- figma
- ai/ml integration
proviral.ai
•founded proviral.ai serving 3,500+ content creators across youtube, tiktok, and instagram
•built ai models predicting content virality with 72% accuracy, 2.5x industry average
•processed 25,000+ videos generating optimization suggestions increasing engagement by 45%
•developed dashboard tracking 50+ metrics across platforms, used 150,000+ times monthly
•implemented ml pipeline analyzing 1m+ data points daily to identify trending patterns
•achieved $8k mrr within 6 months of launch
- next.js
- python
- fastapi
- tensorflow
- postgresql
- aws
- social media apis
- machine learning
freelance
•delivered 50+ projects for clients across 12 countries generating $200k+ total revenue
•maintained 98% client satisfaction rate across 50+ projects with 95% repeat client rate
•built solutions for 15 startups that raised $2m+ total funding
•specialized in rapid mvp development with average delivery time of 3 weeks
•provided technical consulting generating $50k+ value through architecture optimization
•consistently delivered projects 20% under budget while exceeding quality expectations
- react
- next.js
- typescript
- node.js
- mongodb
- postgresql
- aws
- vercel
aerospace projects
•designed spacecraft systems for 5 academic projects improving trajectory efficiency by 25%
•developed matlab simulation software reducing mission planning time by 40%
•led satellite design team of 6 students completing structural analysis 3 weeks ahead of deadline
•applied systems engineering to aerospace projects with 100% successful validations
•built python automation tools cutting repetitive calculations from 4 hours to 15 minutes
•published capstone research on ml-optimized satellite trajectories used by 3 follow-up teams
- matlab
- cad software
- systems engineering
- python
- simulation
- analysis
Featured Projects
open-source toolkit that adds one-click "Ask AI" to any app. deep-links to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, Perplexity and more. no API keys, no runtime dependency. shadcn-style: copy code into your project.
•10 AI services out of the box
•CLI init and add button/link/dropdown/bar
•zero runtime dependency
•integration guide on aliarain.com
- typescript
- react
- rollup
- vitest
- node.js
- cli
macOS teleprompter anchored in the MacBook notch. read scripts while maintaining eye contact with the camera. invisible to screen sharing (Zoom, Teams, Meet).
•hardware-aware notch overlay
•auto-scroll and manual modes
•global shortcuts
•privacy-first: invisible to screen share
- swift
- swiftui
- appkit
- next.js
- tailwind css
- framer motion
memory infrastructure for AI systems. versioned, cited context, or honest refusal when evidence is missing. built for AI apps that need to ground responses in real data.
•versioned context
•citations
•honest refusal
•memory layer for AI apps
- ai
- context
- rag
- memory
- citations
minimal ATS with premium candidate experience and AI screening. create jobs, collect candidates, screen with AI, make decisions, communicate outcomes, and close roles.
•one-click job creation
•custom questions and audio uploads
•AI screening with fit scores
•visual pipeline
•email templates
- next.js
- react
- tailwind css
- fastapi
- postgresql
- azure
- openai
- claude
AI-powered Mac native markdown writing assistant that learns your voice. built with Rust & Tauri, powered by Ollama. memory mode, 60MB RAM, 100% local.
•memory mode
•local-first
•Ollama integration
•native macOS
- rust
- tauri
- next.js
- ollama
- tiptap
zen-focused productivity app for creatives. Pomodoro timers, ambient soundscapes, breathing exercises, and mindfulness journaling inspired by Rick Rubin's The Creative Act.
•pomodoro presets
•ambient soundscapes
•breathing exercises
•focus stats and streaks
- next.js
- react
- tailwind css
- zustand
- web audio api
cross-platform markdown editor for authors and content creators. hierarchical folders, tags, writing analytics, session tracking, and templates.
•markdown editor
•folder and tag system
•writing analytics
•cross-platform
- flutter
- dart
- sqlite
content virality tool for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram creators. AI models predict virality with 72% accuracy. serving 3,500+ creators; dashboard used 150,000+ times monthly.
•AI virality prediction
•multi-platform analytics
•25,000+ videos processed
•$8k MRR
- next.js
- python
- fastapi
- tensorflow
- postgresql
- aws
- youtube api
- tiktok api
- instagram api
tourism marketplace connecting travelers with authentic local experiences. 3,000+ travelers, 200+ guides. admin dashboard, booking system, Stripe payments, real-time notifications.
•marketplace
•admin dashboard
•payment processing
•real-time notifications
- next.js
- react
- typescript
- fastapi
- postgresql
- redis
- aws
- docker
- kubernetes
- stripe
audio-first recruitment platform. voice AI and NLP for hiring; dynamic audio interviews. 78% candidate-role fit accuracy. in development with early-access companies.
•audio-first interviews
•voice AI matching
•user testing
- react
- next.js
- python
- speech recognition
- openai api
- nlp
- aws
making software development and AI more accessible. tools and workflows for developers and teams.
•AI development
•accessibility
- react
- next.js
- ai/ml
daily notes and AI-powered workflows. assistant for personal productivity and knowledge.
•daily notes
•AI workflows
- react
- next.js
- ai
Flutter package that simplifies API integration and data transformation. simplified HTTP, JSON parsing, and type-safe responses. published on pub.dev.
•API integration
•type-safe responses
•pub.dev
- dart
- flutter
- http
- json
Flutter package on pub.dev. add details when ready.
•Flutter
•pub.dev
- dart
- flutter
asset management and optimization for Flutter apps. compress, optimize, and manage assets. published on pub.dev (AssetKamKaro).
•asset optimization
•compression
•pub.dev
- dart
- flutter
- assets
- optimization
Flutter Packages
A powerful Flutter package that simplifies API integration and data transformation. Born from countless hours of repetitive API calls and data parsing.
Downloads:2.5K+
Likes:23
Features:
•Simplified HTTP requests
•Automatic JSON parsing
•Built-in error handling
•Request/Response interceptors
•Retry mechanism
Use Cases:
•REST API integration
•Data fetching from web services
•Real-time data synchronization
•Authentication workflows
- Dart
- HTTP
- JSON Annotation
Complete Flutter integration for Bank Alfalah payment gateway. Bridging the gap between Pakistani fintech and mobile development.
Downloads:1.8K+
Likes:31
Features:
•Secure payment processing
•Real-time transaction status
•Multi-currency support
•Sandbox environment
•Easy integration
Use Cases:
•E-commerce applications
•In-app purchases
•Subscription billing
•Donation platforms
- Dart
- Flutter
- Payment Gateway API
A magical Flutter CLI tool that compresses images, removes unused assets, generates type-safe classes, creates ZIP backups and shrinks your app size in seconds. The evolution of AssetKamKaro with enhanced features and beautiful CLI.
Downloads:130+
Likes:1
Features:
•Smart Image Compression - Reduce file sizes while maintaining quality
•Unused Asset Detection - Find assets not referenced in code
•ZIP Backup System - Never lose your original assets
•Interactive Questionnaire - Guided setup for beginners
•Beautiful CLI - Cute mode with emojis and colors
•Short Command - Just "ak" instead of long commands
•Watch Mode - Auto-optimize when assets change
•Type-Safe Assets - Generate Dart classes for asset paths
•Safe Operations - Dry-run mode and automatic backups
Use Cases:
•Before App Store submission - Reduce bundle size
•During development - Keep assets optimized with watch mode
•Spring cleaning - Remove unused assets
•CI/CD Integration - Automate asset optimization
•Asset auditing - Understand what's taking up space
- Dart
- CLI
- Image Processing
- Archive
- YAML
- Mason Logger
- Watcher