Picksy is a simple, open-source spin-the-wheel app for choosing a random name from a list without ads, trackers, or unnecessary clutter.
I originally built this project about four years ago, then forgot about it. After rediscovering the repository, I decided to revisit it, finish what I started, and finally share it.
I first created it during the pandemic, when spin-the-wheel tools became popular for online team-building, virtual game nights with friends and family, and similar activities. Most of the available options were cluttered with ads and trackers, so I built a simpler alternative without either.
After refreshing the UI and updating the dependencies, the project is now complete.
You can try it here: Picksy
If you want to see the code or contribute, the project is available on GitHub: joiellantero/picksy
This release also gave me a chance to revisit an older idea and clean it up into something I would actually use today: lightweight, straightforward, and easy to share.
If you prefer working in the terminal, I also made a Python-based version here: name-roulette.
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