Show HN: I built a tool that deconstructs websites to reveal their tech stack

📰 Hacker News · yavorsky

Hi HN, I built https://unbuilt.app to solve a problem I frequently faced as a developer: identifying the technology stack behind websites, especially those using newer frameworks and tools. While existing solutions rely on pre-saved data or signature databases, Unbuilt performs a fresh analysis by actually loading and examining the website code in real-time. This means it can detect cutting-edge technologies that often get missed by other analyzers. Technical details: - Uses Playwright to visit sites and analyze their resources - Queue-based architecture for handling concurrent requests - Optimized patterns for detecting modern frameworks (Next.js, Vite, React Compiler, etc.) - Dual-layer caching system for both performance and result sharing The tool is completely open-source and free to use. There are no premium tiers or usage limits. I built it because I believe developers deserve better tools for understanding the web ecosystem. I'd appreciate any feedback, particula

Published 9 Apr 2025
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