The latest articles on DEV Community by Vortex-AI (@vortexai). https://dev.to/vortexai https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4161705%2F6653388c-0648-4f91-8977-2ae8a750f117.png https://dev.to/vortexai en Vortex-AI Sun, 08 Nov 2026 21:40:30 +0000 https://dev.to/vortexai/i-built-a-native-windows-app-to-track-subscription-waste-vortex-pay-2fbm https://dev.to/vortexai/i-built-a-native-windows-app-to-track-subscription-waste-vortex-pay-2fbm <p>Hey everyone! 👋</p> <p>I built <strong>Vortex Pay</strong>, a lightweight, dark-mode native Windows desktop app designed to track recurring subscriptions, flag wasteful renewals, and keep recurring expenses organized.</p> <h3> Key Features </h3> <ul> <li>⚡ <strong>Native Windows Performance:</strong> Lightweight and fast on desktop.</li> <li>🌙 <strong>Clean Dark Mode UI:</strong> Built to fit right into your workflow.</li> <li>📊 <strong>Subscription Tracking:</strong> Clear view of upcoming renewal dates and recurring monthly spend.</li> </ul> <h3> Links &amp; Feedback </h3> <p>I'd love to get feedback from fellow developers and desktop app users on the UI and feature ideas!</p> <ul> <li>🌐 <strong>Website &amp; Demo:</strong> <a href="https://vortexpay.ai.studio" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://vortexpay.ai.studio</a> *</li> </ul> <p>Let me know what you think in the comments!</p> showdev windows productivity watercooler Vortex-AI Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:58:34 +0000 https://dev.to/vortexai/i-built-a-native-windows-ai-workspace-to-fix-gemini-503-api-rate-limits-2029 https://dev.to/vortexai/i-built-a-native-windows-ai-workspace-to-fix-gemini-503-api-rate-limits-2029 <p>Tired of web AI apps crashing or dropping 503 quota errors mid-build, so I built <strong>Vortex AI</strong>—a fast native desktop workspace featuring an Obsidian glassmorphic UI.</p> <h3> ⚡ Key Features: </h3> <ul> <li> <strong>Automatic Model Fallback:</strong> Background switching between Gemini Pro &amp; Flash so your workspace never freezes when API limits hit.</li> <li> <strong>Custom Presets:</strong> Dedicated prompt instructions tailored for fast developer workflows.</li> </ul> <p>📥 *<em>Try it out on the Microsoft Store:</em><a href="https://vortex-ai.ai.studio/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Download Vortex AI</a></p> <p>Drop a comment below and let me know your thoughts on the dark mode setup and latency!</p> showdev ai javascript webdev