Show HN: Bigwords.page – Turn any screen into a sign. The URL is the app

Category: web-framework

Tags: url-based-state, signage, static-site, privacy, no-backend

Score: 7.0/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 6, Documentation: 9, Utility: 7)

Bigwords.page is a static web app that turns any screen into a sign by encoding the entire display state in the URL fragment, eliminating the need for a backend. It offers auto-fitting text, Markdown, slides, countdowns, QR codes, and images, all configurable via URL parameters. The project is notable for its privacy-first, serverless design and comprehensive documentation, making it a practical tool for quick signage.

Target audience: frontend devs, event organizers, small businesses

Repository: https://bigwords.page/ · TypeScript · MIT · 184 stars

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