Project Ideas

Need inspiration? Here are hundreds of ideas for what you could build during Shipmas. Pick one, remix it, or use it as a springboard for your own unique creation!

💻 Web Apps & Tools

Habit Tracker

Build streaks, visualize progress

Bookmark Manager

Organize and search your links

Recipe Organizer

Save and share favorite recipes

Budget Tracker

Personal finance made simple

Pomodoro Timer

Focus timer with stats

Note-taking App

Markdown notes with tags

Link Shortener

Custom short URLs with analytics

QR Code Generator

Create custom QR codes

Markdown Editor

Real-time preview and export

Color Palette Generator

AI-powered color schemes

Emoji Searcher

Find the perfect emoji fast

Password Generator

Secure passwords with options

✍️ Content & Social

Daily Blog

Write and publish daily posts

Newsletter Platform

Simple email newsletter tool

Micro-blogging Site

Share short thoughts & updates

Portfolio Generator

Auto-generate portfolio sites

Social Media Scheduler

Schedule posts in advance

Quote of the Day

Daily inspiration delivered

Photo Gallery

Beautiful image showcase

Story Builder

Interactive fiction creator

Meme Generator

Create & share memes easily

🛠️ Developer Tools

Code Snippet Manager

Organize useful code snippets

API Testing Tool

Test REST APIs easily

JSON Formatter

Pretty-print & validate JSON

Regex Tester

Test regular expressions live

Git Commit Generator

AI-powered commit messages

NPM Package Explorer

Search & compare packages

Cron Expression Builder

Visual cron schedule maker

Base64 Encoder/Decoder

Encode & decode text/files

SQL Query Builder

Visual query construction

🎮 Games & Fun

Wordle Clone

Daily word guessing game

Memory Card Game

Match pairs, track scores

Typing Speed Test

Measure WPM and accuracy

Trivia Quiz Game

Multiple choice questions

Snake Game

Classic arcade action

2048 Clone

Addictive number puzzle

Rock Paper Scissors

Play against AI or friends

Tic-Tac-Toe AI

Unbeatable AI opponent

Pixel Art Editor

Create 8-bit style art

Random Decision Maker

Spin the wheel, flip coins

🤖 AI & Data

ChatGPT Wrapper

Custom AI chat interface

Image Generator

AI-powered image creation

Sentiment Analyzer

Analyze text emotions

Text Summarizer

AI-powered summaries

Language Translator

Real-time translation

Data Visualizer

CSV to beautiful charts

Voice to Text

Speech recognition app

OCR Tool

Extract text from images

Resume Parser

Extract structured data

🏘️ Community & Local

Neighborhood Events

Local event calendar

Community Forum

Local discussion board

Book Swap

Trade books with neighbors

Local Services Directory

Find local businesses

Volunteer Matcher

Connect helpers & opportunities

Pet Finder

Lost & found pets

Skill Share Platform

Teach & learn locally

Free Stuff Map

Curb alerts & giveaways

Park Review Site

Rate local green spaces

Hardware & IoT

Weather Station

Arduino/Pi weather monitor

Smart Mirror

Display news, weather, calendar

Plant Watering Bot

Automated plant care

LED Strip Controller

Web-controlled lighting

Door Sensor Alerts

Notify when doors open

Temperature Monitor

Track & log temperatures

Motion Detector

Send alerts on movement

Robot Car

App-controlled RC vehicle

Smart Thermostat

WiFi temperature control

🎯 More Ideas

Workout Tracker

Log exercises & progress

Meal Planner

Weekly meal prep helper

Sleep Tracker

Monitor sleep patterns

Reading List

Track books & reviews

Movie Watchlist

Queue & rate films

Gift Idea Tracker

Remember gift ideas

Gratitude Journal

Daily thankfulness log

Travel Planner

Organize trip itineraries

Pet Care Tracker

Vet visits, feeding schedule

Language Learning

Flashcards & vocabulary

Time Zone Converter

Convert times globally

Unit Converter

Convert measurements

Ready to Start Building?

Pick an idea, make it your own, and ship it! Remember: done is better than perfect.