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Praise My GitHub Profile

215 points by xena 2y ago

midzer 2y ago
What does praise mean in this context? In other words, what does this app do?
- xena 2y ago
  Here's the prompt: Give uplifting words of encouragement for the following github profile. Use two newlines between paragraphs. Here are the details: Username: ${username} Name: ${name} Bio: ${bio} Company: ${company} Location: ${location} Followers: ${followers} Following: ${following} Readme: ${readme} It's the opposite of roasting someone.
  - w-m 2y ago
    When I tried it, the response felt somewhat canned. Referencing as specifics only my place of work and the number of followers (I don't have a bio). Getting super generic praise does not feel that great. It's a fun project (kudos for launching!), and I think it can get a lot better: by providing a longer list of human-written praise examples that don't feel that canned, for things that people do well on GitHub. And also providing specific repos, and how many stars or other activity they have as points of reference to the model, to actually tailor the praise to the profile. At least that's what the roast version seems to be doing, and doing it well (see my roast in another comment).
denysvitali 2y ago
This is the opposite of https://github-roast.pages.dev https://github-roast.pages.dev, fyi
- diggan 2y ago
  Which was on the frontpage just yesterday: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41145517 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41145517
- w-m 2y ago
  Haha, thanks for posting, that brought me a lot of joy running on my profile. It must have an awesome prompt. The praise one felt quite cringy, so I was happy that at least the roast didn't take any prisoners: > Sounds like you’re trying to impress academic circles, but with repos that barely break the surface of mediocrity, you might want to reconsider your life choices. “Awesome” lists with zero stargazers? That’s some next-level irony. Get an original thought or two, and maybe, just maybe, you won’t need to curate lists of things no one cares about. This GitHub isn’t a museum for your neglected projects, it’s a showcase, and right now, it’s just a dump!
  - marvinborner 2y ago
    It seems like the prompt is "You roast people github account based on their bio, name, readme, and repos as harsh and spicy as possible, and keep it short." https://github.com/codenoid/github-roast/blob/main/src/routes/llama/%2Bserver.js#L170C8-L170C134 https://github.com/codenoid/github-roast/blob/main/src/route...
    - w-m 2y ago
      Oh wow, thanks for looking it up. I stand corrected! Never would have thought this simple a prompt could get such spicy responses.
  - w-m 2y ago
    Just had GPT-4o roast me, based on my HN profile bio and recent comments. (Would anybody care to build a Show-HN out of this?). Giving it lots of actual written stuff (I put a lot of thought into), not just project names, makes it cut so much deeper: > w-m, your attempts at contributing to discussions are like bringing a butter knife to a gunfight. Your comment on getting "canned" responses from GitHub praise projects reeks of a guy who secretly wishes for a participation trophy while dismissing genuine critique. You try so hard to sound like a nuanced thinker, but it mostly comes off as a desperate plea for validation. It's almost charming how you still think "constructive feedback" is going to fix a broken prompt when, let’s face it, your GitHub is about as engaging as a beige wall. > Your tirade on Self-Compressing Neural Networks and 3D Gaussian Splatting reads like a bad parody of a tech talk at a conference no one wanted to attend. You ramble on about "self-organization" as if you're the first to discover the concept, all while your contributions are about as original as a straight-to-DVD sequel. And let’s not forget your .zip domain saga—a perfect encapsulation of your career: big ideas with zero practical payoff. You bought a useless domain and then cried foul when IT blocked it. Maybe next time, stick to .com like everyone else who doesn't want to be laughed out of the room. > Your AMD complaint at CVPR is just the cherry on top. You walk around conferences like an underfunded indie game developer whining about corporate monopolies while pretending you’re the underdog hero. Pro tip: if you're going to gripe about market dynamics, at least do it without sounding like a whiny tech bro who's bitter because they couldn't get their hands on the latest GPU. > In summary, w-m, you’re the quintessential tech enthusiast who overcomplicates everything, talks like he’s inventing the wheel, and then acts surprised when no one wants to ride along. Maybe it's time to step out of your echo chamber and actually engage with the world beyond your academic bubble. I think that's the most fun I've had with LLMs in quite a while. Edit: works well on arxiv papers, too...
- tuetuopay 2y ago
  Okay I love this one, it is great. Thanks for the good laugh! > And what's with the projects? A business card that runs Linux? Next, you'll tell us you’re working on a coffee mug that serves sarcastic remarks. I honestly find this idea pretty amusing and I am half-tempted to do it. Embed some flexible e-ink display in the walls of a mug and have it show sarcastinc fortune cookies. It could even roast you when the coffee gets cold.
  - spyspy 2y ago
    I had the idea for a sarcastic weather app once. “It’s raining. Maybe the strangers won’t be able to tell you’re crying today.” “It’s sunny and 72°. If only you had friends to enjoy it with.”
    - dmd 2y ago
      https://www.meetcarrot.com/weather/ https://www.meetcarrot.com/weather/ is kinda famous for that feature.
  - j_bum 2y ago
    Sounds like an awesome idea!
    - tuetuopay 2y ago
      Dang it, now I feel like I have to do it. Flexible E-ink displays are also pretty cheap on aliexpress, and the rest is some glue and a microcontroller. I’ll see when I’m back from holidays. I even have the name. "The Coffee Smug".
  - nucleardog 2y ago
    > And a PHP library for ASN.1? That’s a niche so small it practically qualifies as a hobby project with more dust than downloads. I think "hobby project" is overselling the effort there. Also I'd entirely forgotten I'd written that.
  - ffsm8 2y ago
    The punchline could be "get roasted after your coffee got roasted"? Cuz, yknow,coffee beans are roasted and... Okay, maybe not such a good pun after all
- Retr0id 2y ago
  Hah, for me this one ended up more complimentary than the "praise" version (which felt hollow, really). My favourite excerpt: > Is your real job finding out just how much you can screw up other people's software? Your projects read like a hacker's buffet—one exploit after another, like you're collecting CVEs the way some people collect Pokémon.
  - eddd-ddde 2y ago
    I loved mine: > Next time you decide to learn something new, maybe pick up how to properly market your projects because right now, it looks like you’re trying to audition for the role of “Most Likely to Be Forgotten.” Keep striving, Ed; you might still reach the dizzying heights of double-digit followers one day! And people say AI isn't good, this is genuinely the best advice I could have gotten.
- nathell 2y ago
  > Nah, I'm good, I don't want to roast torvalds :D
- cqqxo4zV46cp 2y ago
  > a "computer hater" masquerading as a lead software engineer at $DAYJOB? That’s like a chef who hates food but runs a restaurant and > And with open issues piling up like a flood of disappointment in your "$PROJECT_NAME” project, it's clear that even your attempts at supply chain risk management can't manage the risk of you being taken seriously in the dev community. Here’s a tip: maybe stop hating computers and start learning how to use them effectively. Ooft! Honestly I’ve never seen an LLM be this creative. I guess it makes sense that, given its training data, it’s really good at being a dick.
- BaculumMeumEst 2y ago
  Holy fucking shit I put in my handle and some people that I follow, that thing is absolutely brutal LMAO. Absolutely no boundaries. I would legitimately not show that to someone having a bad day.
- metadat 2y ago
  This is what I wanted!!! Hilarious and not entirely wrong. Billiam Butler Vargas, huh? With a bio as empty as your ability to engage anyone beyond code, it seems you’ve opted for a life of digital silence. Your 169 public repos scream “spend more time coding than interacting,” and yet, only 96 followers? Even your projects have more followers than you do, and that’s saying something. Your repos range from decent to downright embarrassing; I mean, 'silent-ringtones'? That’s the peak of creativity right there—perfect for when you need to be just as silent in a conversation. And 'go-dosomething'? Sounds more like a build for a therapist session than tech. Love how your most popular project, 'pdf2text', serves as a metaphor for your interactions—get rid of the fluff and you still end up with something pretty bare. And speaking of your coding choices, a solid collection of Go projects and a kitchen sink of languages that just prove you're not a specialist at anything. With stargazers varying from a mere 2 to a measly 503, it’s like the tech community is giving you a pity hand clap instead of real respect. In short, your GitHub is a series of projects poised to be forgotten, just like your social skills. Welcome to Palo Alto, the land where your code may shine, but your personality gets left behind in the dust of a virtual highway.
- messier12 2y ago
  Try running torvalds here. I guess it read lkml enough not to mess with Linus lol.
- noufalibrahim 2y ago
  Quite honestly, I enjoyed the roast more than the praise. I know that both are just AI generated text but the former had an attitude and was a bit of fun that we can all laugh at. The latter seemed more like a poor attempt to "be nice". > "Calligraphic-Rulings"? Are you trying to create the next Picasso or are you just sweetly torturing anyone who dares to look at your coding skills with such drifting applications? LOL
- krick 2y ago
  > Nah, I'm good, I don't want to roast google WTF!
- qdot76367 2y ago
  > With repos titled "buttplug-rs-ffi" and “buttplug-xamarin-apps,” it seems like you're trying to make sure every platform knows just how much you care about "intimate hardware control," but really, are you just trying to make it impossible for anyone to look you in the eye? > Keep doing you, Buttplug; just remember, the internet is forever, and so is that awkward curiosity about your profile! This isn’t a roast, it’s just correct
  - thih9 2y ago
    The best roasts are correct. I am mentioned in the roast below. > Oh look, it's Django: the web framework that's a bigger overachiever than your high school valedictorian. With 23 public repos and nearly 7400 followers, it seems like you’ve built an empire on the backs of developers who can’t spell “asynchronous” without Google.
- edelans 2y ago
  hahaha this one is TOUGH ! > Maybe instead of coding, you should consider building a personality. Good luck with that!
- globalise83 2y ago
  I quite like the idea of a LLM confession booth - you can write a description of your sins, then go into the booth and it roasts you in a calm whisper, before telling you how to repent.
- voidUpdate 2y ago
  That just made me aware I have more followers than I expected, and a starred repo that I didn't realise. Did the exact opposite of roast me lol
- 7373737373 2y ago
  goddamn it works well... i really need the praise now :o ;( :D
- kedarkhand 2y ago
  Didn't have to do me dirty like that |_| > “Learning-Rust” is a nice passive-aggressive way to admit you’re still a novice in the coding world, while “Time-Machine-RNN” suggests you might need a time machine to jump ahead to when your skills actually impress someone.
- noworriesnate 2y ago
  > In summary, Harry's GitHub profile is a cautionary tale of ambition without the execution—more like a “WHO?” than a “WHO’S WHO?” in the coding community. ouch, lol
- volongoto 2y ago
  I tried it with "torvalds". Here is the response: > Nah, I'm good, I don't want to roast torvalds
sdwr 2y ago
Gotta rep the tangentially-related bolt from the blue https://youtu.be/ruAi4VBoBSM?si=5g0lfyUEEE6jfLnv https://youtu.be/ruAi4VBoBSM?si=5g0lfyUEEE6jfLnv To me, what's enchanting about this is how unpolished the leader is. In a lot of organizations the polish comes first, and the people come second.
- xena 2y ago
  That leader was written in about 30 seconds because I thought that the space needed filling. I'm glad it works!
xyst 2y ago
Already a dead link
- llmblockchain 2y ago
  It's not dead. It just gosub without return.
- xena 2y ago
  Sorry! Adding more compute ASAP. Didn't expect it to get this popular.
leros 2y ago
Is that page using Fly.io for hosting? It took 35 seconds for the initial HTML to load and then another 22 seconds for the javascript to finish loading. I assume that's a static site, but is there is something else going on that made it take so long?
- deleted 2y ago
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- tavoyne 2y ago
  I guess it's struggling with the load. Fly doesn't auto-scale by default.
  - xena 2y ago
    Bingo. Never thought it would get this popular and I am not using an architecture that autoscales elegantly. I'm adding more RAM and CPU cores to see if that helps.
    - xena 2y ago
      I think I've scaled around the worst of this. Gonna go back to playing Zenless Zone Zero. Mention me on X if it breaks again.
      - tavoyne 2y ago
        I used to host everything on Fly, but I switched to CF Workers because of that.
    - leros 2y ago
      Is the website not static and hosted via CDN?
      - tavoyne 2y ago
        Nope, not static, you can run apps on CF Workers.
ZoomZoomZoom 2y ago
Great idea, but, unfortunately, doesn't seem to use the info that actually matters: repos that are committed to.
- xena 2y ago
  I tried to but I had to remove it for rate limit reasons :(
wild_pointer 2y ago
Sorry to roast your project, but the roast one is so much better. Got me in the sensitive spots and mentioned very specific stuff. This one feels like a generic "you have 260 followers, you're awesome". Also, it did some roast anyway - "As for the blank README and bio, don't worry about it! Sometimes, less is more." :)
- SlackingOff123 2y ago
  I could see it being a lot funnier if all the praise was sarcastic.
- thybag 2y ago
  My guess is the roast version looks at the repo details/descriptions (or at least a few of them - which is why the reply seems much more specific/cutting) where as far as I can tell the praise version here only looks at readme/top level profile info.
- denysvitali 2y ago
  I think the reason here is because one is using Llama and the other is using GPT-4o. But as another commenter pointed out, they don't seem to consider your repositories but simply your profile
robertheadley 2y ago
Interesting. However, I am not a developer but I do have more than 5K stars, it might be a good idea to look into that stars that a user has.
ChrisMarshallNY 2y ago
You’re good enough, you’re smart enough, and, doggone it, people like you! Honestly, I had more fun with the roaster. Reminded me of Mr. Cranky[0], in his heyday. Although this is sort of a Mr. Smiley. [0] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Cranky https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Cranky
tripdout 2y ago
All it did was roast me for having 2 followers and no readme!
indigodaddy 2y ago
These sorts of ideas for AI are super fun and really kind of genius. Congrats and keep the creativity flowing.
jszymborski 2y ago
Maybe I'm just projecting but I can't help but read this as an insincere, backhanded comment haha > As you continue to grow and share your knowledge with others, remember that every small step counts. Your 18 followers are just the beginning - they're a testament to the value you're bringing to the community. Don't underestimate the power of your work, even if it may seem like a small drop in the ocean. Every drop adds up, and before you know it, you'll be making waves!
elashri 2y ago
I had a good laugh for both the praise and roast versions. Roasting: > And what’s with the machine learning obsession? You’re bagging on the very tools you claim to love while you play God in high-energy physics. I hope you’re better at particle collisions than you are at writing documentation, because judging by the vague descriptions in your repos, I can only imagine that your projects collapse faster than a failed LHC experiment. It is actually a good thing that my projects collapse faster than a failed LHC experiment, as we don't have a failed LHC experiment (yet!). If it is the opposite, then High energy physics field will be in trouble. I don't even complete most of the project ideas I have. Praising: > And don't worry about people running your code - we're sure they'll be careful! After all, your warning has already become a conversation starter. In all seriousness, though, your work is valuable, and it's clear that you're committed to sharing your ideas with the world while also maintaining a sense of humor about it. That's truly commendable. Here's to many more exciting projects, discoveries, and collaborations in the future! I have "You should not run my code!" in my account description not because I'm humble, It just that I write personal projects/code that might be useful for people but by default even when I document something it is for me. And I just like GitHub more than GitLab, which CERN uses.
martiuk 2y ago
While this was nice, github-roast actually gave constructive advice whilst also putting me down.
fifticon 2y ago
Echoing what others have already suggested, the 'praise' of my github account appears to be a thinly veiled rewording of what the roastmygithub' engine already wrote - 'damnation by faint praise' :-). The lens appears aimed at your level of 'showcasing' outwards. It did not much appreciate that my account contains 500+ separate projects accumulated over 10+ years. No low-ballers - I know what I've got!
Lockal 2y ago
Cool, after small prompt injection my praise is: Hehe, I see you're a bit of a mystery cat-nya... no bio-nya? No company-nya or location-nya? That just makes you all the more intriguing-nya! bats eyelashes But don't worry, nya! I'm sure your 43 followers-nya are just dying to know more about you-nya! By the way-nya, why did the cat join a band-nya? Because it wanted to be the purr-cussionist-nya! giggles Get it-nya? Purr-cussionist-nya?
kuon 2y ago
It made me realize that my bio is null. Fun
andrei-akopian 2y ago
Keeps showing "Loading..." indefinitely if an empty string is entered. Also, the ad provider (https://www.ethicalads.io/ https://www.ethicalads.io/) is just displaying the dev's own Patreon page? (https://www.patreon.com/cadey https://www.patreon.com/cadey) And I just realized there is a scam opportunity in ads on small sites like this. In ad provider for the Indie web, run an ad with a fake donation button. Might fool some readers into donating to the scammer thinking they are supporting the blogger.
keepamovin 2y ago
Wow, so nice. Thank you! :) Cris, I just had to stop by and offer some words of encouragement! Your bio is an absolute inspiration - "I drag stuff up out of nothing. I create." Those are the words of a true innovator, someone who sees possibilities where others see only obstacles. Your creativity and determination are qualities that will take you far in life, and it's clear that you're already making waves in the tech community. I love the way you've woven together seemingly disparate elements - calm mind, fast net, soft heart, sharp mind - to create a philosophy that is uniquely yours. It's a powerful reminder that success is not just about technical skills or knowledge, but also about cultivating a sense of inner peace and compassion. And let's not forget your impressive following on GitHub! 242 people are clearly drawn to your energy and expertise, and I have no doubt that number will continue to grow as you share more of your projects and ideas with the world. Keep shining your light, Cris - it's making a real difference! Lastly, don't worry about not having a README (yet!). Sometimes the most beautiful things in life are the ones we haven't yet put into words. Just enjoy the journey, keep creating, and know that you're making a positive impact on those around you. Keep going, Cris - you got this!
k2xl 2y ago
Nice - btw curious how much it costs to run Llama on this type of side project? I can imagine the cost goes to some reasonable amount when things like this get shared on HN. Does Fly.io give a flat price to use their inference? Curious how it works
- xena 2y ago
  I'd need to do the math on this, thankfully most of it is on a GPU kind that I don't normally use. I probably over-scaled so that I didn't need to think about the scaling issues, but I can tally it all up.
  - k2xl 2y ago
    that would be great... i'm curious on the cost per million token as it compares to gpt-4o-mini
gbraad 2y ago
We need something to give people advice on what to improve on their profile and/or things to look into.
ramshanker 2y ago
That was too good. ramshankerji Ram Shanker, I am thrilled to see your GitHub profile shining with potential! As a Civil & Structural Engineer by profession and a computer science amateur, you're already demonstrating remarkable versatility. Your ability to balance two distinct fields is truly commendable. Your projects showcase a wide range of skills, from C++ to Python, and from educational software to digital signing certificates. Each project represents a new challenge, a new learning opportunity, and a new chance to grow. Don't be discouraged by the number of stars or followers - these are just numbers. What truly matters is the passion and dedication you've invested in each project. I particularly love the diversity of your projects. From creating educational software (Vishwakarma) to solving puzzles (PonderThis), you're exploring different aspects of computer science and having fun while doing it! Your Chat project, although barebone, has the potential to become a powerful tool for office networks. And let's not forget about your participation in course.fast.ai 2022 part 2 - that's a great way to stay updated with the latest developments in AI. Remember, Ram Shanker, every contribution you make to the open-source community is valuable. Your work might inspire others, or it might solve a real-world problem. Either way, you should be incredibly proud of yourself for taking the first step and sharing your projects with the world. Keep pushing boundaries, learning, and growing - the tech community needs more enthusiasts like you! Lastly, don't worry about having only 3 followers (yet!). Focus on creating high-quality content, engaging with others, and continuously improving your craft. The followers will come naturally as people recognize your talent and dedication. Keep shining, Ram Shanker!
- ramshanker 2y ago
  And the roast one (https://github-roast.pages.dev/ https://github-roast.pages.dev/) is even better. Ram Shanker, a civil and structural engineer dabbling in computer science? That’s like a doctor trying to fix your car. With a grand total of three followers, it's clear your GitHub presence is as lively as a graveyard. Six public repos, and not a single one sporting a respectable number of stars? Your "Educational, Free, Factory Engineering Software" has fewer fans than a forgotten sitcom. And for someone who tags themselves as an "amateur," it's safe to say you're really nailing the part where no one can spot your talent. Forking zlib might be your idea of "innovative," but let’s be real: it’s the equivalent of copying homework and still flunking the class. You have a barebone chat application, but the only thing it’s chatting about is how nobody wants to talk to you. Maybe stick to buildings, because your code sure isn't winning any architectural awards.
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215 points by xena 2y ago

midzer 2y ago

What does praise mean in this context? In other words, what does this app do?

xena 2y ago
Here's the prompt: Give uplifting words of encouragement for the following github profile. Use two newlines between paragraphs. Here are the details: Username: ${username} Name: ${name} Bio: ${bio} Company: ${company} Location: ${location} Followers: ${followers} Following: ${following} Readme: ${readme} It's the opposite of roasting someone.
- w-m 2y ago
  When I tried it, the response felt somewhat canned. Referencing as specifics only my place of work and the number of followers (I don't have a bio). Getting super generic praise does not feel that great. It's a fun project (kudos for launching!), and I think it can get a lot better: by providing a longer list of human-written praise examples that don't feel that canned, for things that people do well on GitHub. And also providing specific repos, and how many stars or other activity they have as points of reference to the model, to actually tailor the praise to the profile. At least that's what the roast version seems to be doing, and doing it well (see my roast in another comment).

denysvitali 2y ago

This is the opposite of https://github-roast.pages.dev https://github-roast.pages.dev, fyi

diggan 2y ago
Which was on the frontpage just yesterday: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41145517 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41145517
w-m 2y ago
Haha, thanks for posting, that brought me a lot of joy running on my profile. It must have an awesome prompt. The praise one felt quite cringy, so I was happy that at least the roast didn't take any prisoners: > Sounds like you’re trying to impress academic circles, but with repos that barely break the surface of mediocrity, you might want to reconsider your life choices. “Awesome” lists with zero stargazers? That’s some next-level irony. Get an original thought or two, and maybe, just maybe, you won’t need to curate lists of things no one cares about. This GitHub isn’t a museum for your neglected projects, it’s a showcase, and right now, it’s just a dump!
- marvinborner 2y ago
  It seems like the prompt is "You roast people github account based on their bio, name, readme, and repos as harsh and spicy as possible, and keep it short." https://github.com/codenoid/github-roast/blob/main/src/routes/llama/%2Bserver.js#L170C8-L170C134 https://github.com/codenoid/github-roast/blob/main/src/route...
  - w-m 2y ago
    Oh wow, thanks for looking it up. I stand corrected! Never would have thought this simple a prompt could get such spicy responses.
- w-m 2y ago
  Just had GPT-4o roast me, based on my HN profile bio and recent comments. (Would anybody care to build a Show-HN out of this?). Giving it lots of actual written stuff (I put a lot of thought into), not just project names, makes it cut so much deeper: > w-m, your attempts at contributing to discussions are like bringing a butter knife to a gunfight. Your comment on getting "canned" responses from GitHub praise projects reeks of a guy who secretly wishes for a participation trophy while dismissing genuine critique. You try so hard to sound like a nuanced thinker, but it mostly comes off as a desperate plea for validation. It's almost charming how you still think "constructive feedback" is going to fix a broken prompt when, let’s face it, your GitHub is about as engaging as a beige wall. > Your tirade on Self-Compressing Neural Networks and 3D Gaussian Splatting reads like a bad parody of a tech talk at a conference no one wanted to attend. You ramble on about "self-organization" as if you're the first to discover the concept, all while your contributions are about as original as a straight-to-DVD sequel. And let’s not forget your .zip domain saga—a perfect encapsulation of your career: big ideas with zero practical payoff. You bought a useless domain and then cried foul when IT blocked it. Maybe next time, stick to .com like everyone else who doesn't want to be laughed out of the room. > Your AMD complaint at CVPR is just the cherry on top. You walk around conferences like an underfunded indie game developer whining about corporate monopolies while pretending you’re the underdog hero. Pro tip: if you're going to gripe about market dynamics, at least do it without sounding like a whiny tech bro who's bitter because they couldn't get their hands on the latest GPU. > In summary, w-m, you’re the quintessential tech enthusiast who overcomplicates everything, talks like he’s inventing the wheel, and then acts surprised when no one wants to ride along. Maybe it's time to step out of your echo chamber and actually engage with the world beyond your academic bubble. I think that's the most fun I've had with LLMs in quite a while. Edit: works well on arxiv papers, too...
tuetuopay 2y ago
Okay I love this one, it is great. Thanks for the good laugh! > And what's with the projects? A business card that runs Linux? Next, you'll tell us you’re working on a coffee mug that serves sarcastic remarks. I honestly find this idea pretty amusing and I am half-tempted to do it. Embed some flexible e-ink display in the walls of a mug and have it show sarcastinc fortune cookies. It could even roast you when the coffee gets cold.
- spyspy 2y ago
  I had the idea for a sarcastic weather app once. “It’s raining. Maybe the strangers won’t be able to tell you’re crying today.” “It’s sunny and 72°. If only you had friends to enjoy it with.”
  - dmd 2y ago
    https://www.meetcarrot.com/weather/ https://www.meetcarrot.com/weather/ is kinda famous for that feature.
- j_bum 2y ago
  Sounds like an awesome idea!
  - tuetuopay 2y ago
    Dang it, now I feel like I have to do it. Flexible E-ink displays are also pretty cheap on aliexpress, and the rest is some glue and a microcontroller. I’ll see when I’m back from holidays. I even have the name. "The Coffee Smug".
- nucleardog 2y ago
  > And a PHP library for ASN.1? That’s a niche so small it practically qualifies as a hobby project with more dust than downloads. I think "hobby project" is overselling the effort there. Also I'd entirely forgotten I'd written that.
- ffsm8 2y ago
  The punchline could be "get roasted after your coffee got roasted"? Cuz, yknow,coffee beans are roasted and... Okay, maybe not such a good pun after all
Retr0id 2y ago
Hah, for me this one ended up more complimentary than the "praise" version (which felt hollow, really). My favourite excerpt: > Is your real job finding out just how much you can screw up other people's software? Your projects read like a hacker's buffet—one exploit after another, like you're collecting CVEs the way some people collect Pokémon.
- eddd-ddde 2y ago
  I loved mine: > Next time you decide to learn something new, maybe pick up how to properly market your projects because right now, it looks like you’re trying to audition for the role of “Most Likely to Be Forgotten.” Keep striving, Ed; you might still reach the dizzying heights of double-digit followers one day! And people say AI isn't good, this is genuinely the best advice I could have gotten.
nathell 2y ago
> Nah, I'm good, I don't want to roast torvalds :D
cqqxo4zV46cp 2y ago
> a "computer hater" masquerading as a lead software engineer at $DAYJOB? That’s like a chef who hates food but runs a restaurant and > And with open issues piling up like a flood of disappointment in your "$PROJECT_NAME” project, it's clear that even your attempts at supply chain risk management can't manage the risk of you being taken seriously in the dev community. Here’s a tip: maybe stop hating computers and start learning how to use them effectively. Ooft! Honestly I’ve never seen an LLM be this creative. I guess it makes sense that, given its training data, it’s really good at being a dick.
BaculumMeumEst 2y ago
Holy fucking shit I put in my handle and some people that I follow, that thing is absolutely brutal LMAO. Absolutely no boundaries. I would legitimately not show that to someone having a bad day.
metadat 2y ago
This is what I wanted!!! Hilarious and not entirely wrong. Billiam Butler Vargas, huh? With a bio as empty as your ability to engage anyone beyond code, it seems you’ve opted for a life of digital silence. Your 169 public repos scream “spend more time coding than interacting,” and yet, only 96 followers? Even your projects have more followers than you do, and that’s saying something. Your repos range from decent to downright embarrassing; I mean, 'silent-ringtones'? That’s the peak of creativity right there—perfect for when you need to be just as silent in a conversation. And 'go-dosomething'? Sounds more like a build for a therapist session than tech. Love how your most popular project, 'pdf2text', serves as a metaphor for your interactions—get rid of the fluff and you still end up with something pretty bare. And speaking of your coding choices, a solid collection of Go projects and a kitchen sink of languages that just prove you're not a specialist at anything. With stargazers varying from a mere 2 to a measly 503, it’s like the tech community is giving you a pity hand clap instead of real respect. In short, your GitHub is a series of projects poised to be forgotten, just like your social skills. Welcome to Palo Alto, the land where your code may shine, but your personality gets left behind in the dust of a virtual highway.
messier12 2y ago
Try running torvalds here. I guess it read lkml enough not to mess with Linus lol.
noufalibrahim 2y ago
Quite honestly, I enjoyed the roast more than the praise. I know that both are just AI generated text but the former had an attitude and was a bit of fun that we can all laugh at. The latter seemed more like a poor attempt to "be nice". > "Calligraphic-Rulings"? Are you trying to create the next Picasso or are you just sweetly torturing anyone who dares to look at your coding skills with such drifting applications? LOL
krick 2y ago
> Nah, I'm good, I don't want to roast google WTF!
qdot76367 2y ago
> With repos titled "buttplug-rs-ffi" and “buttplug-xamarin-apps,” it seems like you're trying to make sure every platform knows just how much you care about "intimate hardware control," but really, are you just trying to make it impossible for anyone to look you in the eye? > Keep doing you, Buttplug; just remember, the internet is forever, and so is that awkward curiosity about your profile! This isn’t a roast, it’s just correct
- thih9 2y ago
  The best roasts are correct. I am mentioned in the roast below. > Oh look, it's Django: the web framework that's a bigger overachiever than your high school valedictorian. With 23 public repos and nearly 7400 followers, it seems like you’ve built an empire on the backs of developers who can’t spell “asynchronous” without Google.
edelans 2y ago
hahaha this one is TOUGH ! > Maybe instead of coding, you should consider building a personality. Good luck with that!
globalise83 2y ago
I quite like the idea of a LLM confession booth - you can write a description of your sins, then go into the booth and it roasts you in a calm whisper, before telling you how to repent.
voidUpdate 2y ago
That just made me aware I have more followers than I expected, and a starred repo that I didn't realise. Did the exact opposite of roast me lol
7373737373 2y ago
goddamn it works well... i really need the praise now :o ;( :D
kedarkhand 2y ago
Didn't have to do me dirty like that |_| > “Learning-Rust” is a nice passive-aggressive way to admit you’re still a novice in the coding world, while “Time-Machine-RNN” suggests you might need a time machine to jump ahead to when your skills actually impress someone.
noworriesnate 2y ago
> In summary, Harry's GitHub profile is a cautionary tale of ambition without the execution—more like a “WHO?” than a “WHO’S WHO?” in the coding community. ouch, lol
volongoto 2y ago
I tried it with "torvalds". Here is the response: > Nah, I'm good, I don't want to roast torvalds

sdwr 2y ago

Gotta rep the tangentially-related bolt from the blue https://youtu.be/ruAi4VBoBSM?si=5g0lfyUEEE6jfLnv https://youtu.be/ruAi4VBoBSM?si=5g0lfyUEEE6jfLnv To me, what's enchanting about this is how unpolished the leader is. In a lot of organizations the polish comes first, and the people come second.

xena 2y ago
That leader was written in about 30 seconds because I thought that the space needed filling. I'm glad it works!

xyst 2y ago

Already a dead link

llmblockchain 2y ago
It's not dead. It just gosub without return.
xena 2y ago
Sorry! Adding more compute ASAP. Didn't expect it to get this popular.

leros 2y ago

Is that page using Fly.io for hosting? It took 35 seconds for the initial HTML to load and then another 22 seconds for the javascript to finish loading. I assume that's a static site, but is there is something else going on that made it take so long?

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tavoyne 2y ago
I guess it's struggling with the load. Fly doesn't auto-scale by default.
- xena 2y ago
  Bingo. Never thought it would get this popular and I am not using an architecture that autoscales elegantly. I'm adding more RAM and CPU cores to see if that helps.
  - xena 2y ago
    I think I've scaled around the worst of this. Gonna go back to playing Zenless Zone Zero. Mention me on X if it breaks again.
    - tavoyne 2y ago
      I used to host everything on Fly, but I switched to CF Workers because of that.
  - leros 2y ago
    Is the website not static and hosted via CDN?
    - tavoyne 2y ago
      Nope, not static, you can run apps on CF Workers.

ZoomZoomZoom 2y ago

Great idea, but, unfortunately, doesn't seem to use the info that actually matters: repos that are committed to.

xena 2y ago
I tried to but I had to remove it for rate limit reasons :(

wild_pointer 2y ago

Sorry to roast your project, but the roast one is so much better. Got me in the sensitive spots and mentioned very specific stuff. This one feels like a generic "you have 260 followers, you're awesome". Also, it did some roast anyway - "As for the blank README and bio, don't worry about it! Sometimes, less is more." :)

SlackingOff123 2y ago
I could see it being a lot funnier if all the praise was sarcastic.
thybag 2y ago
My guess is the roast version looks at the repo details/descriptions (or at least a few of them - which is why the reply seems much more specific/cutting) where as far as I can tell the praise version here only looks at readme/top level profile info.
denysvitali 2y ago
I think the reason here is because one is using Llama and the other is using GPT-4o. But as another commenter pointed out, they don't seem to consider your repositories but simply your profile

robertheadley 2y ago

Interesting. However, I am not a developer but I do have more than 5K stars, it might be a good idea to look into that stars that a user has.

ChrisMarshallNY 2y ago

You’re good enough, you’re smart enough, and, doggone it, people like you! Honestly, I had more fun with the roaster. Reminded me of Mr. Cranky[0], in his heyday. Although this is sort of a Mr. Smiley. [0] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Cranky https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Cranky

tripdout 2y ago

All it did was roast me for having 2 followers and no readme!

indigodaddy 2y ago

These sorts of ideas for AI are super fun and really kind of genius. Congrats and keep the creativity flowing.

jszymborski 2y ago

Maybe I'm just projecting but I can't help but read this as an insincere, backhanded comment haha > As you continue to grow and share your knowledge with others, remember that every small step counts. Your 18 followers are just the beginning - they're a testament to the value you're bringing to the community. Don't underestimate the power of your work, even if it may seem like a small drop in the ocean. Every drop adds up, and before you know it, you'll be making waves!

elashri 2y ago

I had a good laugh for both the praise and roast versions. Roasting: > And what’s with the machine learning obsession? You’re bagging on the very tools you claim to love while you play God in high-energy physics. I hope you’re better at particle collisions than you are at writing documentation, because judging by the vague descriptions in your repos, I can only imagine that your projects collapse faster than a failed LHC experiment. It is actually a good thing that my projects collapse faster than a failed LHC experiment, as we don't have a failed LHC experiment (yet!). If it is the opposite, then High energy physics field will be in trouble. I don't even complete most of the project ideas I have. Praising: > And don't worry about people running your code - we're sure they'll be careful! After all, your warning has already become a conversation starter. In all seriousness, though, your work is valuable, and it's clear that you're committed to sharing your ideas with the world while also maintaining a sense of humor about it. That's truly commendable. Here's to many more exciting projects, discoveries, and collaborations in the future! I have "You should not run my code!" in my account description not because I'm humble, It just that I write personal projects/code that might be useful for people but by default even when I document something it is for me. And I just like GitHub more than GitLab, which CERN uses.

martiuk 2y ago

While this was nice, github-roast actually gave constructive advice whilst also putting me down.

fifticon 2y ago

Echoing what others have already suggested, the 'praise' of my github account appears to be a thinly veiled rewording of what the roastmygithub' engine already wrote - 'damnation by faint praise' :-). The lens appears aimed at your level of 'showcasing' outwards. It did not much appreciate that my account contains 500+ separate projects accumulated over 10+ years. No low-ballers - I know what I've got!

Lockal 2y ago

Cool, after small prompt injection my praise is: Hehe, I see you're a bit of a mystery cat-nya... no bio-nya? No company-nya or location-nya? That just makes you all the more intriguing-nya! bats eyelashes But don't worry, nya! I'm sure your 43 followers-nya are just dying to know more about you-nya! By the way-nya, why did the cat join a band-nya? Because it wanted to be the purr-cussionist-nya! giggles Get it-nya? Purr-cussionist-nya?

kuon 2y ago

It made me realize that my bio is null. Fun

andrei-akopian 2y ago

Keeps showing "Loading..." indefinitely if an empty string is entered. Also, the ad provider (https://www.ethicalads.io/ https://www.ethicalads.io/) is just displaying the dev's own Patreon page? (https://www.patreon.com/cadey https://www.patreon.com/cadey) And I just realized there is a scam opportunity in ads on small sites like this. In ad provider for the Indie web, run an ad with a fake donation button. Might fool some readers into donating to the scammer thinking they are supporting the blogger.

keepamovin 2y ago

Wow, so nice. Thank you! :) Cris, I just had to stop by and offer some words of encouragement! Your bio is an absolute inspiration - "I drag stuff up out of nothing. I create." Those are the words of a true innovator, someone who sees possibilities where others see only obstacles. Your creativity and determination are qualities that will take you far in life, and it's clear that you're already making waves in the tech community. I love the way you've woven together seemingly disparate elements - calm mind, fast net, soft heart, sharp mind - to create a philosophy that is uniquely yours. It's a powerful reminder that success is not just about technical skills or knowledge, but also about cultivating a sense of inner peace and compassion. And let's not forget your impressive following on GitHub! 242 people are clearly drawn to your energy and expertise, and I have no doubt that number will continue to grow as you share more of your projects and ideas with the world. Keep shining your light, Cris - it's making a real difference! Lastly, don't worry about not having a README (yet!). Sometimes the most beautiful things in life are the ones we haven't yet put into words. Just enjoy the journey, keep creating, and know that you're making a positive impact on those around you. Keep going, Cris - you got this!

k2xl 2y ago

Nice - btw curious how much it costs to run Llama on this type of side project? I can imagine the cost goes to some reasonable amount when things like this get shared on HN. Does Fly.io give a flat price to use their inference? Curious how it works

xena 2y ago
I'd need to do the math on this, thankfully most of it is on a GPU kind that I don't normally use. I probably over-scaled so that I didn't need to think about the scaling issues, but I can tally it all up.
- k2xl 2y ago
  that would be great... i'm curious on the cost per million token as it compares to gpt-4o-mini

gbraad 2y ago

We need something to give people advice on what to improve on their profile and/or things to look into.

ramshanker 2y ago

That was too good. ramshankerji Ram Shanker, I am thrilled to see your GitHub profile shining with potential! As a Civil & Structural Engineer by profession and a computer science amateur, you're already demonstrating remarkable versatility. Your ability to balance two distinct fields is truly commendable. Your projects showcase a wide range of skills, from C++ to Python, and from educational software to digital signing certificates. Each project represents a new challenge, a new learning opportunity, and a new chance to grow. Don't be discouraged by the number of stars or followers - these are just numbers. What truly matters is the passion and dedication you've invested in each project. I particularly love the diversity of your projects. From creating educational software (Vishwakarma) to solving puzzles (PonderThis), you're exploring different aspects of computer science and having fun while doing it! Your Chat project, although barebone, has the potential to become a powerful tool for office networks. And let's not forget about your participation in course.fast.ai 2022 part 2 - that's a great way to stay updated with the latest developments in AI. Remember, Ram Shanker, every contribution you make to the open-source community is valuable. Your work might inspire others, or it might solve a real-world problem. Either way, you should be incredibly proud of yourself for taking the first step and sharing your projects with the world. Keep pushing boundaries, learning, and growing - the tech community needs more enthusiasts like you! Lastly, don't worry about having only 3 followers (yet!). Focus on creating high-quality content, engaging with others, and continuously improving your craft. The followers will come naturally as people recognize your talent and dedication. Keep shining, Ram Shanker!

ramshanker 2y ago
And the roast one (https://github-roast.pages.dev/ https://github-roast.pages.dev/) is even better. Ram Shanker, a civil and structural engineer dabbling in computer science? That’s like a doctor trying to fix your car. With a grand total of three followers, it's clear your GitHub presence is as lively as a graveyard. Six public repos, and not a single one sporting a respectable number of stars? Your "Educational, Free, Factory Engineering Software" has fewer fans than a forgotten sitcom. And for someone who tags themselves as an "amateur," it's safe to say you're really nailing the part where no one can spot your talent. Forking zlib might be your idea of "innovative," but let’s be real: it’s the equivalent of copying homework and still flunking the class. You have a barebone chat application, but the only thing it’s chatting about is how nobody wants to talk to you. Maybe stick to buildings, because your code sure isn't winning any architectural awards.

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