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πŸš€ I Just Launched *IntraVybe* β€” A Fresh Take on Social Media for Images, Audio, and Video!

Hey Devs!
After 1.5+ years of indie development, dozens of setbacks, failed launch dates, rebuilding from scratch (sometimes literally), and a mountain of Firebase and Flutter challenges β€” I’ve finally launched my app: IntraVybe! πŸŽ‰

🧠 Why I Built It

I started this journey with a simple thought:

β€œWhat if people could express themselves in more than just photos or texts, in a way that’s still social, but more personal, more creative, and more flexible?”

We already have the Instagrams and TikToks of the world, but I wanted to build something lighter, faster, and friendlier for creators of all kinds β€” whether you're posting memes, thoughts, music, or just testing out an idea.


πŸ“± What is IntraVybe?

IntraVybe is a lightweight social media app that allows users to:

  • πŸ“· Post images (single or multiple)
  • πŸ”Š Upload audio tracks (can be original music, voice notes, or podcast-style talks β€” we call these VybeTracks)
  • πŸŽ₯ Share short videos
  • πŸ’¬ Chat & interact
  • πŸ‘€ Set up and edit their own profile, with full media history
  • πŸ” Browse content based on category-style hashtags (simplified and organized differently from traditional tags)

Think of it as a sandbox for expression β€” audio-first meets visual storytelling.


βš™οΈ Tech Stack

  • Flutter for cross-platform UI
  • Firebase for authentication, real-time database, and storage
  • AdMob (currently lightweight, to keep the UX clean)
  • Future plans include:

    • 🧭 Geocache + Time Capsule features
    • 🧰 Advanced in-app editing tools
    • πŸ“Š Analytics dashboard for creators

πŸ§ͺ The Hard Part: Adoption

The biggest challenge now is getting people to care in a saturated market. I’ve focused on building a clear value proposition:

  • Creators who don’t fit into the YouTube or Spotify mold can easily share ideas/audio/images in one place.
  • You don’t need professional gear or editing knowledge to share.
  • You won’t be buried by algorithms β€” we’re focusing on simplicity and community discovery.

πŸ™Œ How You Can Help

πŸ’¬ I’d deeply appreciate:

  • Honest feedback on UX or performance (It's currently for Android)
  • Suggestions on early growth / retention
  • Or just downloading and exploring the app!

πŸ”— Link to App: https://intravybeapp.web.app/
πŸ“Έ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intravybe?igsh=MTRmc29zeTV5NTg3MA==
πŸ“’ WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb5VUiLDOQIaVWwJa13m


Thanks for reading! I know the journey ahead is long β€” but shipping this meant everything to me. If you’ve ever shipped something solo or rebuilt the same feature for the fifth time at 3AM, you know the feeling πŸ˜…

Looking forward to connecting with fellow devs and creators!

β€” IntraVybe Developer (aka me πŸ˜„)

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