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6.5 · Okay Open source · Hacker News 首页(全量,由 AI 筛选) · 2026-11-13 · AI: DeepSeek 6.5 ✓

Show HN: My $300 embroidery machine needed a subscription, so I built my own app

ZigZag is a visual embroidery editor written in Rust that converts SVG artwork into stitches and exports PES, DST, JEF and other machine formats, with Bluetooth support for Brother machines. It includes built-in MCP support for AI agents and ships signed, notarized Mac and Windows desktop builds as an open-source project.

What this means for indie developers:A useful case study for indie developers on replacing vendor subscriptions with an open-source desktop app, including Rust performance, MCP integration and Mac notarization.

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