Dipto Das' profile on Product Hunt

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Independent developer passionate about building tools that help people stay focused and productive in the digital age.

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Joined Product HuntJune 13th, 2023

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2mo ago

Hi, I'm Dipto - I built an open source YouTube blocker used by 5,000+ people

Hey everyone!

I'm Dipto, a developer from Bangladesh. I've been lurking here for a while, learning from all of you, and finally decided to introduce myself and share something I've been working on.

A bit about me:

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2mo ago

Launched a free SaaS that blocks YouTube distractions - 0$ MRR but 500,000+ videos blocked

I built Clify, a YouTube content blocker that automatically removes Shorts and blocks videos with keywords in 35+ languages.

The "business model": There isn't one. It's completely free and open source. MIT licensed.

Why no monetization?

1. I built this for myself first

p/clify-formerly-zap

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2mo ago

Common Questions

Q: Why manual install?
A: Great question! YouTube has strict policies on content blockers. Manual install lets us stay 100% transparent and avoid any risk of being taken down. Plus, it's actually super easy - just 2 minutes!

Q: How does multi-language blocking work?
A: We use Unicode normalization and language-agnostic pattern matching. So when you type "movie| | | ", Clify blocks content in English, Arabic, Hindi, and Bengali simultaneously. Magic!

Q: Is it really free forever?
A: YES! No premium tiers, no subscriptions, no tracking. We believe digital wellness shouldn't be a luxury. If you want to support us, star on GitHub or contribute translations!