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Reddit blocks JSON API access, which leaves read-only apps like my RDX for Reddit unusable, thinking of blocking RSS feeds too in c/reddit@lemmy.world
Reddit blocks JSON API access, which leaves read-only apps like my RDX for Reddit unusable, thinking of blocking RSS feeds too in c/reddit@lemmy.world
Reddit blocks JSON API access, which leaves read-only apps like my RDX for Reddit unusable, thinking of blocking RSS feeds too in c/reddit@lemmy.world
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Reddit blocks JSON API access, which leaves read-only apps like my RDX for Reddit unusable, thinking of blocking RSS feeds too (www.reddit.com)
 

Apparently Reddit has a bot problem, not the bots posting and replying but the ones scraping so Reddit is a little bit usable. When Reddit blocked API access 3 years ago I built and launched https://rdx.overdevs.com/ a read-only, open source Reddit website and app.

I have been bombarded with comments and mails asking why it is not working now, and the reason is this. Reddit has blocked JSON endpoint to access whatever limited data it allowed to acceess and is thinking of blocking RSS feeds.

Reddit announcement - https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/1tq9vxo/protecting_communities_from_scrapers_and_platform/

Roku OS’s home screen now features a large, permanent ad in c/technology@lemmy.world
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OffChess - Offline-first Chess Puzzles App (offchess.com)
 

Hey lemmy folks, some of you might know me as the developer of RDX for Reddit an open-source, free, ad-free Reddit client that is quite popular here. Two months ago i release. an offline-first, ad-free chess puzzles app that hit Hackernews #1. I thought I should share it with you people too.

Presenting OffChess, Built by me because I got frustrated with needing WiFi just to practice chess, thought, why not train anywhere: on planes, trains, even in sketchy tunnels. So OffChess aims to be a clean, distraction-free way to sharpen your tactics, even when fully offline.

Here are the main highlights:

  1. 100,000+ real-game puzzles, neatly curated.
  2. Offline first: no connection required to play puzzles.
  3. Adaptive difficulty: as you improve, puzzles get tougher.
  4. Rich stats tracking: streaks, accuracy, puzzles solved.
  5. Themes & clean UI: something comfortable to look at.
  6. For iPhone & Android (and totally usable offline).

Download on:

Would love feedback, bug reports, feature suggestions from you all. Especially what you like / dislike in similar apps (and how OffChess could try to stand out more.

Edit: One more thing you get 7 free puzzles every day for as long as you want, if you want to unlock all the puzzles there is a one time purchase(no subscription) of $3.99 that unlocks all the puzzles in the app forever. You can even share it on your other devices if you use the same apple/google account by just hitting restore purchases.

Thanks for reading, and thanks for all the support so far.