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Idrees 🌔
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Open-source software dev, amateur botanist, and maker of things that needn't be made 🌌

Creator of Monocraft, PicoChat, the Apple Watch Pokétch, PlayBook, and other open-source stuff!

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Idrees 🌔 @idreesinc.com · Nov 11
Got my Bluesky feed displayed live on my 40 year old Apple IIc by wiring it directly to the server running the #indietechfeed and configuring the computer as a terminal!
Indie Tech + Game Dev feed being displayed on my Apple IIc on my desk
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Pocket Bird is now available for Chrome and Firefox! Adopt a tiny bird for your browser that hops around your webpages and flies atop images. Collect falling feathers to unlock more birds and rub your cursor over its head to give it a pet! Get it here:
idreesinc.itch.io/pocket-bird
#opensource #pet
Pocket Bird by Idrees
It's a pet bird that hops around your browser, what more could you want?
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November 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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lexaloffle.bsky.social
Use any cartridge as a desktop wallpaper directly from splore, coming soon in #picotron 0.2.2
December 17, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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rosswintle.uk
This is so frickin cute. A browser extension that adds a little pettable bird to your web browsing. I love the whimsy.

idreesinc.itch.io/pocket-bird
Pocket Bird - Your Portable Desktop Pet by Idrees
It's a pet bird that hops around your browser, what more could you want? Works on work and school computers!
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December 13, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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lubu.bsky.social
While the Lou team and I are busy bringing Lou's Lagoon over the finishing line, the Verdant Team at @tinyroargames.bsky.social has been working in secret on something pretty amazing 🌱

Please wishlist Verdant on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/4162340/...

#gamedev #indiegame #reveal
December 9, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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It's a shame that the trend of adding easter eggs to software seems to have fizzled out a lot in the last decade. I understand that it makes testing a bit harder, but damn if I don't miss them.
December 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Monocraft has been updated with font hints! That means that rendering should be a lot clearer on Windows/Linux, especially at lower resolutions. I've also fixed the NerdFonts build and included more icons, as well as added TODO and NOTE ligatures!
Get it here: github.com/IdreesInc/Mo...
#opensource
Release v4.2 - I'll give you a hint (Updated) · IdreesInc/Monocraft
Monocraft now has font hinting! That means that rendering on Windows and Linux should be significantly sharper and cleaner, especially at lower resolutions (or in the terminal). I've also fixed the...
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December 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Just a reminder that typing “unown” into my PicoChat iMessage app might reveal an easter egg…
December 3, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Just a reminder that typing “unown” into my PicoChat iMessage app might reveal an easter egg…
December 3, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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God bless unit tests, I truly don't think I'd be able to work on any of my personal projects without them. Being able to come back to a project after 6 months and know that your changes aren't breaking anything is such a relief lol
November 30, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Waypoint for @obsidian.md has been updated! Mostly bug fixes and PR merges, though I've also added a couple features like base detection and dynamic comment opacity:
github.com/IdreesInc/Wa...
Release 3.0.0 · IdreesInc/Waypoint
Bug fixes, get your bug fixes! And new bugs, I'm sure... Mainly, fixed bases not being detected and merged a few PRs from some extremely patient contributors. Also I have a project discord now: htt...
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November 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Kids, never procrastinate reviewing PRs, cause those merge conflicts add up...
#opensource
VS Code screen showing obsidian waypoint source code in the Monocraft font with a ton of red on screen showing that there are a ton of merge conflicts
November 29, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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migueldeicaza.bsky.social
Reminder, this Friday all my open source code is available at a 50% discount!
November 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Unfortunately, it looks like VS Code locks down the UI pretty tight and it isn't possible for me to port Pocket Bird to it without directly patching the Electron app. On the other hand, you can now add Pocket Bird to your own websites with an embed script!
github.com/IdreesInc/Po...
#opensource
GitHub - IdreesInc/Pocket-Bird: It's a bird that hops around your apps and browser, the future is here
It's a bird that hops around your apps and browser, the future is here - IdreesInc/Pocket-Bird
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November 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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I've decided that Pocket Bird's sticky notes weren't colourful enough so time to fix that!
A bunch of sticky notes on a webpage made with my open source browser extension "Pocket Bird". They are in a variety of colors.
November 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Currently testing adding Pocket Bird to @obsidian.md and a glitch made WAY TOO MANY BIRDS
November 13, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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mhd.bsky.social
11/10 recommend, my bird is an adorable writing buddy
idreesinc.com Idrees 🌔 @idreesinc.com · Nov 12
Pocket Bird is now available for Chrome and Firefox! Adopt a tiny bird for your browser that hops around your webpages and flies atop images. Collect falling feathers to unlock more birds and rub your cursor over its head to give it a pet! Get it here:
idreesinc.itch.io/pocket-bird
#opensource #pet
Pocket Bird by Idrees
It's a pet bird that hops around your browser, what more could you want?
idreesinc.itch.io
November 12, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Pocket Bird is now available for Chrome and Firefox! Adopt a tiny bird for your browser that hops around your webpages and flies atop images. Collect falling feathers to unlock more birds and rub your cursor over its head to give it a pet! Get it here:
idreesinc.itch.io/pocket-bird
#opensource #pet
Pocket Bird by Idrees
It's a pet bird that hops around your browser, what more could you want?
idreesinc.itch.io
November 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Apologies for the extended downtime on my bluesky feeds! I was on a trip and the server went down, but they should be back now. Thank you for your patience!
#indietechfeed
November 11, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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zak-katchem.bsky.social
Still love this app
November 6, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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As I submit my Pocket Bird extension for review, I've decided to market it like all of those "world changing" AI apps
A Chrome/Firefox promotional image for a browser extension saying: "A bird, for your browser. The future is now" It flies around your screen, and can even be pet Collect feathers, collect birds. Truly revolutionary. It's literally just a bird. A cute bird tho. (and it's open source)
November 4, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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napasgames.bsky.social
Watch this tiny diver exploring the ocean in the corner of your screen. It's a game I'm working on, hope you like it! #screenshotsaturday #cozygame #gamedev #GodotEngine
October 18, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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rae.wtf
ever wanted to experience the thrill of tandem boat-racing, and tearing down a corpo-conglomerate, in the palm of your hand?

rowbot rally is on sale!! get it on #playdate for only $11, until nov. 13! animated cutscenes, and a cute story; human-made with love.

play.date/g/rbr

#indiedev #gamedev
RowBot Rally store page, showing that the game is on sale for $11 (down from $15) until November 13th. The key art shows a duo of a brown anthro bunny and a small gray robot, both wearing fisher hats, in a rowboat. They're rowing down a river and being chased by a menagerie of much meaner-looking robots carrying oars. There's a big menacing tower in the distance, extending way up into a reddened sky.
November 2, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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Oh wow, somehow missed that my font "Miracode" has reached over 1000 stars on GitHub! Thanks so much to all of my users and I hope you continue to enjoy! Fun fact, if you type the name of the font, it will put a little heart on the "i" as an easter egg
github.com/IdreesInc/Mi...
#opensource
GitHub - IdreesInc/Miracode: A sharp, readable, vector-y version of Monocraft, the programming font based on Minecraft
A sharp, readable, vector-y version of Monocraft, the programming font based on Minecraft - IdreesInc/Miracode
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November 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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New update released for Shuriken Showdown! I've added a way to mess around with the shurikens the instant you join the world so you can get a feel for the game as well as persistent stats in preparation for a future points/shop system!
vrchat.com/home/world/w...
#vrchat #opensource #gamedev
Unity editor showing my open source VR Chat game called "Shuriken Showdown" with the stats UI
November 1, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Just in time for Halloween, I've added the current seasonal stationery to my Animal Crossing Letter Generator! Be sure to check it out while you can!
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Limited availability animal crossing new horizons stationery shown on the open source animal crossing letter generator
October 31, 2025 at 9:11 PM