# project ideas

# computer-related: practical
* custom file manage buttons: some file managers allow custom context actions. also allow custom buttons in the toolbar. select files, click a button.
* [emotional simulation](https://sph.mn/textual/more/human-decision-systems.html)

* algorithm and data structure repository that describes each entry minimally using a formal language designed for the purpose
* specialized graphics card for real-time voxel ray tracing.
* fast, simple, drop-in replacement for xdg thumbnailer that can pre-calculate thumbnails - avoid tumblers delay for generating various thumbnail sizes.
* c code signature extractor - parse routines, macros, structs, enums, types into machine-readable text for basic interface documentation.
* small plaintext wikipedia dump - only current pages, no history or talk pages.
* a registry designed to counter copyright fragmentation by providing durable authorship verification and standardized licensing pathways. for example, to enable companies to obtain proprietary exceptions for otherwise gpl code
* indented-thread discussion web app - like reddit, optional support of email in/out; potential replacement/complement to mailing lists and forums.
* practical peer-to-peer website system - plain text sites are only kilobytes.
* auto-package modified system config files - install base + config packages for identical system setup ("paconf").
* complete redesign of historic email protocols.
* minimal online honeypot in c - keeps opportunists busy; focus on simplicity over logging or large codebases.
* self-learning fan control - considers cooling effectiveness and loudness gradient.
* generic ast-based code transformer - allows chatbots to output changesets without diff format issues.
* process whitelist tool - list expected/unexpected active os processes.
* free/open metadata databases (movies, music, games, products, thesaurus) - with api, download, and fair paid tier for bulk use.
* cli active network connection monitor - stream new connections like `tail -f`; show src/dst/ports/direction/protocol.
* distributed file system library - peer discovery from seed nodes (like kademlia).
* auto-gui generator from cli specs (e.g. from [sph-cli](/computer/software/sph-lib/cli.html) `--interface` output).
* ai minimum principle research - bootstrap intelligence from minimal algorithms and goals on non-random data streams.
* pre-configure process priorities in `/etc` before program start.
* standalone s-expression parser.
* file integrity layer - userspace fs or other tools ensuring long-term data integrity.
* email client storing mail in sqlite or one-file-per-message for easier extraction/backup.
* bookmark-sharing site - open licenses, tags.
* terminal csv editor.
* utility for adding missing filename extensions.
* commission-like funding platform - prices drop after release after revenue threshold; counter indefinite rent-seeking for digital goods.
* remove obstacles to gsl binding via guile ffi.
* federated dating site software.
* phonotactic analyzer - generate likely/unlikely word forms per language.
* store file format info in extended attributes.
* emacs keybinding visualizer using ascii.
* a low-profile (under 20 mm), flat-profile, wired-only keyboard with replacable scissor switches like the cherry mx ulp or hall effect triggers
* reduced latin encoding without unused ascii control characters.

## scheme-specific
* scheme equivalents of mathematical notation (like [math-as-code](https://github.com/jam3/math-as-code)).
* more purely functional scheme.
* syntactic module system for scheme (e.g., [example](http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.72.871\&rep=rep1\&type=pdf) or chez scheme style).
* guile binding to lmdb.
* scheme cli code refactoring/analysis - find uses, declarations, rename, dependency trees.
* command-line guile-wisp calculator - prefix-notation repl like node.js.
* coffeescript-like syntax for scheme - space/newline/indent for application, commas for continued arg lists.

# computer-related: entertainment/toy
* procedural world text generator - like minecraft but text-only, possibly interactive.
* "metaphorizer" - replace text patterns with absurd metaphors/idioms.
* online collaborative timelines.
* computer-assisted music categorization - loudness, calmness, instrumentation.
* wavelength->rgb approximation tool.
* planck units calculator/visualization.
* machine-readable meme archive for free use.

# non-computer
* rule/regulation garbage collection process.
* object/action dictionary - list objects and uses; reverse lookup.
* ascii/prefix-notation math formula collection.
* math concept dependency graph - "to understand x, know these first".
* public trust breakage tracker - verified sources; guard against misuse.
* date-sorted news/event tracker - not click popularity.
* dangerous-things wiki/list.
* percentage/statistics compendium - global facts in percentages.