Show HN: I built a dream interpreter in JavaScript, no AI, no server, just logic
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Jul 16, 2025 01:34
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A developer created a browser-based dream interpreter using only deterministic logic and vanilla JavaScript, deliberately avoiding AI, tracking, or server-side processing. The tool maps dream symbols to over 300 meanings and runs entirely locally, demonstrating that personal-feeling interpretations can be achieved without machine learning. This project highlights that meaningful, privacy-preserving applications can be built without AI, raising questions about when AI is truly necessary for personalization.
I built a browser-only dream interpreter that maps symbols to meaning using a custom keyword engine. No AI, no tracking, no backend it’s all deterministic logic, built with vanilla JavaScript. The idea was to see if emotional and symbolic interpretations could still feel personal without using machine learning. Dreams are parsed against a map of 300+ symbolic meanings. Everything runs locally in your browser and saves via localStorage. You can revisit old dreams, reflect on interpretations, or just explore what the system sees in your subconscious. Happy to answer questions, would love feedback! Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44577832 Points: 6 # Comments: 2