I built Palimpseste, an open-source web app that applies the "infinite scroll" mechanic to world literature from public domain sources (Gallica, Wikisource, Perseus, etc.).
The idea: instead of algorithmically optimized content, you get randomized excerpts from texts you'd never think to search for across 7 sources, 12 languages, and centuries of writing.
Features:
- Serendipitous discovery through randomized feeds
- Hierarchical filters (genre, era, tone) or pure randomness
- Social layer: collections, sharing, following, discussions
- Works on desktop and mobile
I see it as a digital commonplace book not replacing deep reading, but surfacing rare texts and making scrolling feel less like wasted time.
This is my first app project, built with vanilla JS + Supabase. Contributions welcome.
I built Palimpseste, an open-source web app that applies the "infinite scroll" mechanic to world literature from public domain sources (Gallica, Wikisource, Perseus, etc.).
The idea: instead of algorithmically optimized content, you get randomized excerpts from texts you'd never think to search for across 7 sources, 12 languages, and centuries of writing.
Features: - Serendipitous discovery through randomized feeds
- Hierarchical filters (genre, era, tone) or pure randomness
- Social layer: collections, sharing, following, discussions
- Works on desktop and mobile
I see it as a digital commonplace book not replacing deep reading, but surfacing rare texts and making scrolling feel less like wasted time.
This is my first app project, built with vanilla JS + Supabase. Contributions welcome.
Demo: https://palimpseste.vercel.app
Code: https://github.com/vicoolz/palimpseste