// the $0.00 arsenal
7 Tools. $0 in Subscriptions.
Every tool below replaces a paid product. Each was vibe-coded with Muse AI and ships free, ad-free, and paywall-free.
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Web & Gaming
$0 vs $5/mo gaming overlays
Deadlock Build Guide & Meta Companion
Problem: Bloated companion apps hog memory, blast video ads, and lock builds behind "Pro Tier" paywalls between match queues.
Solution: A fast, lightweight, mobile-friendly guide — hero builds, item progressions, lane counters — that loads instantly and never asks for a dime.
hero builds
item progression
lane counters
mobile-first
How I built it with Muse
Described the layout in plain words, iterated on the hero cards live in chat, and pushed straight to GitHub Pages. No framework, no build step, no hosting bill.
iOS & Android
$0 vs $180/yr sub-trap apps
App Horde — Zero-Ad, No-IAP Apple App Directory
Problem: The App Store is flooded with $9.99/week subscription traps disguised as "free" apps.
Solution: A curated directory of genuinely free iOS/macOS apps — minimum or zero ads, strictly no predatory in-app purchases. Every claim verified.
zero ads
no IAP
verified directory
How I built it with Muse
Vibe-coded the whole directory, then automated deal sweeps and IAP re-verification with Muse — every app badge is machine-checked, not marketing copy.
iOS & Android
$0 vs $99/yr signing catalogs
iOS Sideloading Multi-Repo Search Engine
Problem: Searching dozens of separate JSON repos inside LiveContainer is frustrating and slow.
Solution: One unified index across LiveContainer, AltStore and SideStore sources — instant IPA search, descriptions, version comparison, direct repo links.
multi-repo index
instant search
IPA versions
How I built it with Muse
Pointed Muse at the scattered JSON repo formats, had it normalize them into one search index, and shipped the UI in the same session.
iOS & Android
$0 vs $120/yr mirror pro tiers
droidhorde — Multi-Repo FOSS APK Search
Problem: Sketchy APK mirrors, ad-heavy stores, and mystery binaries you can't trust.
Solution: The Android counterpart to the iOS indexer — aggregates F-Droid, GitHub releases and indie sideloading repos into one instant search so you inspect clean, ad-free APKs before installing.
F-Droid
GitHub releases
clean APKs
How I built it with Muse
Mirrored the iOS indexer's architecture for Android sources — one search box, many repos, zero sketchy download buttons.
Windows & Desktop
$0 vs $276/yr webcatalog+dictation
Web-App Launcher + Clipboard + Local STT
Problem: WebCatalog apps ($40), clipboard managers ($25/yr) and cloud dictation ($15/mo) each want a cut of your wallet.
Solution: A 3-in-1 desktop powerhouse — wrap any site as an isolated native-style web app, keep searchable persistent clipboard history, and transcribe with a local offline STT model. Zero cloud API fees.
isolated web apps
clipboard history
offline STT
How I built it with Muse
Built as a Rust desktop app with Muse pair-programming the whole way — site isolation, clipboard persistence, and on-device transcription in one binary.
Web & Gaming
$0 vs $120/yr cloud compressors
Free Local Video Compressor
Problem: Online compressors cap uploads at 50MB, stamp watermarks, and charge $10/month to remove them.
Solution: Compress large videos right in your browser for Discord, GitHub or web sharing — no file-size paywalls, no watermarks, no cloud uploads. Your files never leave your device.
100% local
no watermark
ffmpeg.wasm
How I built it with Muse
One self-contained page running ffmpeg.wasm client-side — debugged the worker bundling quirks with Muse until compression just worked, then shipped it.
Windows & Desktop
$0 vs $69/yr PC cleaners
Windows 11 Bloatware Deleter
Problem: Windows ships with telemetry, pre-installed junk and background hogs — and "PC cleaners" charge $69/yr to maybe fix it, with upsells on top.
Solution: A transparent, no-nonsense debloater that strips bloatware and telemetry services without a single sketchy upsell. You see exactly what it removes.
telemetry off
transparent
no upsells
How I built it with Muse
Wrote it in plain words, had Muse generate and audit every removal step, and kept it Vanguard-safe — debloat without breaking games or updates.