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Released: Cheapest Shipping Cost Calculator

ItsEvilDuck — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:57:25 +0000

Today, we're sharing a new tool from QuackBuilds: the Cheapest Shipping Cost Calculator.

This calculator is designed to help users determine the most economical shipping option for their packages. It takes package weight as an input and then compares the costs for three distinct shipping methods: Ground, Premium Ground, and Drone shipping.

The primary function of the tool is to identify which of these three methods offers the lowest cost for any given package weight. This can be useful for individuals or small businesses looking to optimize their shipping expenses.

The calculator does not integrate with specific carriers or provide real-time quotes. Instead, it uses a predefined cost structure for each shipping type to illustrate the comparative costs and highlight the cheapest option. It's a straightforward utility for quick cost comparisons.

Cheapest Shipping Cost Calculator

Daily Micro-Habit Progress Tracker for Notion Shipped

ItsEvilDuck — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:37:38 +0000

Today, QuackBuilds is shipping the Daily Micro-Habit Progress Tracker. This is a Notion formula designed to help users visualize their daily progress on small, foundational habits.

The tool focuses on tracking the completion percentage of these minor tasks. The intent is to provide a clear, objective view of daily consistency. By seeing these incremental steps, users can reinforce the idea that regular engagement with small habits contributes to greater intentionality in their routines.

It's built for those who use Notion for personal tracking and want a straightforward way to monitor habit completion without complex setups. The formula provides a percentage output, which can be useful for quick daily reviews and identifying areas where consistency might be improved.

This tracker is aimed at supporting individuals in building and maintaining small habits by offering a visual representation of their daily effort.

Daily Micro-Habit Progress Tracker

Presence Anchor AI Prompt for AI-Guided Grounding

ItsEvilDuck — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:35:16 +0000

I've built and shipped the Presence Anchor AI Prompt. This is a prompt template intended for use with AI models.

Its purpose is to guide users through a sensory grounding exercise. The technique is designed to help alleviate feelings of detachment and to foster awareness of the present moment.

The prompt structures the interaction, encouraging users to reconnect with their physical reality by focusing on sensory input. It's a tool for those seeking a structured method to anchor themselves in the here and now.

This prompt is for anyone who experiences feelings of detachment or wants a guided way to practice present-moment awareness. It can be used with various AI interfaces that accept custom prompts.

Get it here: Presence Anchor AI Prompt

New Tool: SaaS Validation & Landing Page Prompt

ItsEvilDuck — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:45:46 +0000

I've built a tool called the SaaS Validation & Landing Page Prompt. It's designed to help you generate a lean validation strategy and landing page copy for a new SaaS idea.

The goal is to focus on identifying market demand and outlining a minimal viable product (MVP) before you invest too much time and resources.

If you're working on a new SaaS concept and need to quickly map out how to validate it and what to say on your initial landing page, this prompt should help.

It's for founders, indie hackers, or anyone experimenting with new software ideas who wants a structured way to approach the early stages of validation.

SaaS Validation & Landing Page Prompt

Shipped: Habit Automation & Activation Cost Reducer Prompt

ItsEvilDuck — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:35:03 +0000

QuackBuilds has released a new tool: the Habit Automation & Activation Cost Reducer. This is a prompt designed to help users establish new habits by focusing on practical, actionable steps.

The core function of this prompt is to guide you through the process of reducing the 'activation cost' of a desired behavior. Activation cost refers to the initial effort or resistance you encounter when starting a new habit. By systematically addressing this, the prompt aims to make habit formation more manageable.

It works by prompting you to identify specific components of habit formation:

Triggers: What specific event or time will signal the start of your habit?
Rewards: What positive reinforcement will follow the completion of the habit?
Environmental Cues: How can you adjust your surroundings to support the habit?

The goal is to create a structured approach where desired behaviors become more automatic over time, requiring less conscious effort. This prompt is for anyone looking to implement new routines or behaviors with a systematic breakdown.

Habit Automation & Activation Cost Reducer

Digital Detox Timer: A Python Script to Block Distracting Websites

ItsEvilDuck — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:10:53 +0000

I've built and shipped the Digital Detox Timer. It's a straightforward Python script intended to help you regain focus by blocking access to distracting websites for a predetermined period.

The goal is simple: reduce the constant pull of social media feeds, news sites, or any other digital rabbit holes that consume your time. By temporarily removing these temptations, the script encourages you to engage in more productive activities, like reading a book, working on a personal project, or simply taking a break without falling back into old habits.

This tool is for anyone who feels their screen time is excessive and wants a concrete way to enforce focus. It's a small step towards a more intentional relationship with your digital devices. If you're looking to scroll less and read more, this script provides a mechanism to help achieve that.

Digital Detox Timer: Read More, Scroll Less

Chore-to-Freedom Analyzer Prompt: Reclaim Your Time

ItsEvilDuck — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:22:55 +0000

I've built a prompt called the Chore-to-Freedom Analyzer. The idea is simple: help people get a clearer picture of where their time and energy are going, specifically on household chores.

We all have those tasks that feel like they take up way too much of our bandwidth. This prompt walks you through identifying them. It's not just about listing chores; it's about analyzing them. You'll consider each chore for its potential to be outsourced to someone else, or if there are ways to optimize how you do it currently. A key part of the analysis is understanding the real cost to your personal time and energy reserves.

The output of the prompt is a structured way to look at your chores, highlighting opportunities to reduce the burden. The ultimate goal is to free up time and energy so you can focus on other things. This is for anyone feeling overwhelmed by domestic tasks and looking for a systematic way to gain control.

Get the Chore-to-Freedom Analyzer Prompt here: Chore-to-Freedom Analyzer Prompt

Morning Task Prioritizer: Tackle Your Backlog First

ItsEvilDuck — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:08:18 +0000

I've shipped a new tool called Morning Task Prioritizer. The goal is simple: help you get started on the right foot each morning.

Many of us have a backlog of tasks. Some of these tasks might not be immediately satisfying to complete, but they are high priority. It's easy to push these tasks off in favor of quicker, easier wins. Morning Task Prioritizer aims to break that cycle.

How it works:

Each morning, the tool scans your task list and identifies a task that meets two criteria: it has low satisfaction associated with it, and it's marked as high priority. It then presents this single task to you.

The idea is that by presenting you with this specific, challenging task right at the start of your workday, you're encouraged to tackle it before getting sidetracked. This is for developers, project managers, or anyone who struggles with task prioritization and procrastination on important items.

It's a small tool, built to solve a specific problem I've faced myself.

Check it out:
Morning Task Prioritizer

Daily Python Practice Logger

ItsEvilDuck — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:21:32 +0000

The Daily Python Practice Logger is a simple script that helps beginners build consistency in their learning. It logs daily Python learning topics to a file and tracks the practice count, allowing users to visualize their progress over time. This tool is designed for those who want to establish a regular practice routine and see how their skills improve. Daily Python Practice Logger

Python No-Op Method Convention Snippet

ItsEvilDuck — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:20:56 +0000

Today we're sharing a new snippet from QuackBuilds: the Python No-Op Method Convention Snippet. This tool addresses a specific, common need in Python development: how to properly implement methods that are intentionally designed to do nothing.

Developers often encounter situations where a method must exist, perhaps to satisfy an interface or override a parent class method, but its implementation should not perform any operations. This snippet provides clear, conventional examples for handling such cases.

It covers scenarios like:

Overriding a method from a parent class with an empty implementation.
Defining a placeholder method in an abstract class or interface that will be implemented by subclasses.
Creating a method that serves as a hook but does not require any logic in its default state.

The snippet aims to offer a straightforward reference, ensuring that your no-op methods are implemented in a clear and idiomatic Python style. It's built for developers looking for concise, practical examples to maintain code readability and adherence to common patterns when dealing with intentionally inactive methods.

Python No-Op Method Convention Snippet

Python Learning Tracker

ItsEvilDuck — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:33:30 +0000

The Python Learning Tracker is a simple tool designed to help individuals track their progress and stay motivated while learning Python. It provides a way to organize and review notes, and offers a sense of accomplishment as milestones are reached. This tool is useful for both beginners and experienced learners, as it helps to keep them focused and engaged in the learning process. The Python Learning Tracker is a straightforward and easy-to-use tool that can be a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their Python skills. Python Learning Tracker

Shipped: Notion Formula for Habit Consistency Tracking

ItsEvilDuck — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:06:53 +0000

I've just shipped a new tool called "Past You's Habit Pressure Gauge." This is a Notion formula designed to help users visualize their habit consistency. The core idea is to create a sense of 'peer pressure' from your past self, encouraging you to stick with your routines.

The formula works by calculating the number of days that have passed since a specific habit was last completed. Based on this calculation, it provides a status. This status acts as a clear indicator of how well you're maintaining your habits, making it easier to identify where consistency might be slipping.

It's built for anyone using Notion to track habits who wants a more direct visual cue to encourage regular engagement. The goal is to provide a simple, at-a-glance overview that helps you stay accountable to the habits you've committed to.

Past You's Habit Pressure Gauge