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An attempt at a HyperCard clone but as a PWA

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HyperCOD – a web-based HyperCard-clone

by everythingabili·Feb 27, 2026·3 points·1 comment
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AI Analysis

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HyperCard in the browser with natural-language scripting, but unclear execution maturity.

Strengths
  • •Genuinely novel idea: bringing 1980s HyperTalk philosophy to modern PWA with actual live editor.
  • •Natural-language scripting (e.g., 'go to the next card') is more accessible than traditional programming languages.
  • •Real implementation: works in browser, installable, exports/imports JSON stacks, integrated visual effects.
Weaknesses
  • •README shows incomplete developer links and truncated sections, signaling early/abandoned state.
  • •No evidence of substantial community, examples, or use cases beyond the demo — uncertain adoption potential.
Target Audience

Nostalgia-driven developers, creative coders, educators exploring accessible programming languages, retro computing enthusiasts

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HyperCard · Scratch · LiveCode

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