Brain Hackers
Lead
lead
Full-stack Engineer
Overview
Transform decision fatigue into momentum with a gamified focus co-pilot.
Description: Most productivity tools fail entrepreneurs because they treat tasks as a boring checklist. BrainHackers is different. It is a "Daily Ritual Engine" designed to turn the grind into a high-momentum game.
Built with a "Dopamine-First" philosophy, the app breaks your day into 25–90 minute Focus Sprints. Within each sprint, you track micro-tasks while your customizable AI Co-pilot ("Dash") provides real-time encouragement and accountability.
The "Magic" Features:
The Stuck Detection Engine: If a user hasn't made progress in 10 minutes, Dash proactively intervenes with head-tilting animations and micro-tips to break through procrastination.
Premium Gamification: Earn XP, unlock 5 types of achievement badges, and build streaks.
Character Evolution: Your co-pilot isn't static. It grows with you—unlocking Sunglasses at a 7-day streak and a Superhero Cape at 30 days.
Full Customization: High-polish onboarding flow allows users to choose their assistant’s character (Alien, Robot, Cat, and more), personality tone, and color palette.
Technical Stack:
Frontend: Next.js (App Router) & Tailwind CSS
Database: Turso (SQLite) with Drizzle ORM
Animations: State-driven SVG animations (no heavy 3D assets)
Auth: Built-in JWT-based authentication
What's included? This is a production-ready MVP source code. Just connect your Turso DB, deploy to Vercel, and you have a functioning SaaS ready for users.