MangoTL ↗
AI-powered translator for manga, manhwa, webtoon, and comic images that runs directly in your browser. Ships as a browser extension plus a self-hostable local server with an OCR and translation pipeline.
Indie maker from South Korea, building user-friendly software that respects privacy. Currently running several services (listed below) and maintaining a few open-source projects.
Projects I am currently working on.
AI-powered translator for manga, manhwa, webtoon, and comic images that runs directly in your browser. Ships as a browser extension plus a self-hostable local server with an OCR and translation pipeline.
A more autonomous, persistent, and easier alternative to OpenClaw/Hermes. Memory, skills, scheduled tasks, web browsing, and GUI app usage work out of the box with no setup.
A privacy-first platform that combines web analytics, captcha, and user feedback in a single script. No cookies and no consent banners.
A desktop app that replaces scattered .env files with a secure, encrypted local vault. Works fully offline and keeps secrets on your machine.
How I think about building products and writing software.
Most people wouldn't want to be tracked or have their information sold to advertising companies. I feel the same way, which is why I use end-to-end encryption whenever possible and do not track users.
If it can be used locally, processing is done only on the device and nothing is sent to the server. Network access is limited to the minimum necessary for the user.
I dislike dark patterns, forced upgrades, and hidden limits. PrivateStater Analytics and my open-source tools are 100% free, and LocalKeys uses a one-time license instead of a subscription. Pricing should be predictable and fair.
I value reliability, clarity, and maintainability more than flashy features. A small tool that solves one problem well is usually more helpful than a large platform that tries to do everything.