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Creating from the shadows
Lurking between embedded systems and web apps, between security tooling and Linux infrastructure. I build what's needed.
Open-source work and side projects
Manages environment variables securely by storing them in GNOME Keyring instead of plaintext .env files. Provides a TUI for editing and a CLI for injecting secrets into applications.
ScreenChaser is a system for controlling Neopixel (WS2812B) LEDs via a PC and local network using UDP. It includes firmware, a core for managing communication, and a graphical user interface for configuration, with plans for CLI support in future versions.
Klotzkoepfe is a 2D top-down zombie survival shooter for up to two players on a single keyboard, featuring waves of increasingly stronger zombies and unlockable weapons like shotguns, grenades, and mines. Players must coordinate tactics and weapon usage to survive and achieve the highest combo multiplier.
A Rust-based tool for remapping input device events at the kernel level using evdev and uinput. Supports multi-device mapping, terminal-based configuration, and integration with systemd on Linux systems.
A Linux-specific fork of GitHub Desktop, synchronized with the official upstream repository and adapted for compatibility with a custom Linux distribution.
Background and stats
xi72yow is one of those devs who seems to have a knack for solving practical problems with a mix of creativity and precision. Their projects are all over the place in the best way—tools for Linux power users, fun games, and even LED control systems. They’ve got a Linux-first mindset, with stuff like desktop-drac, a GitHub Desktop fork tailored for a custom distro, and input-remapper-rs, which dives deep into kernel-level input handling. On the lighter side, they’ve built klotzkoepfe, a co-op zombie shooter, and ScreenChaser, which lets you sync fancy Neopixel LEDs with your PC. They also care about security, as shown by sei, a tool for managing environment variables without leaving sensitive data lying around.
When it comes to tech, xi72yow keeps things efficient and purposeful. They lean on Rust for performance-heavy tools like input-remapper-rs, while TypeScript and JavaScript pop up in projects with user interfaces, like ScreenChaser. They’re not afraid to get into the nitty-gritty, whether it’s writing kernel-level code or tweaking Dockerfiles. SCSS and WGSL show up in their repos too, hinting at a willingness to work across the stack, from styling to GPU shaders. They also seem to prefer Linux-native solutions, using tools like systemd and GNOME Keyring to integrate their projects tightly with the OS.