I created a tool to design and create foamcore inserts for boardgames
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As a holiday project to test out spec first development using Codex CLI, I ended up creating https://boxinsertdesigner.com/It lets you design a box insert in 2D and spits out a cutting list.I'm looking for feedback, bugs, feature ideas etc and figured this would be a good place to find it :)
HN · launched Dec 28, 2025 · 53 upvotes (top 17%) · 0 views
Niche: computer-aided design software · 169 launches, 12 in the last 7 days ▼ -57% · Explore this niche →
Category and tags
- Media & entertainment
- Vertical SaaS
- Prosumer
- Not AI
- Hobby / open-source project
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Could you build this?
Yes Boxsert is a client-side 2D layout and geometry calculator that allows placing rectangular dividers and outputting cutting dimensions, an ideal project for AI-assisted coding.
Discussion
20 comments analyzed.
Competitors mentioned: Tuckbox Generator (for card deck storage), 3D printing storage solutions
Concerns raised: Foam core thickness takes up too much space in game boxes, Mobile/tablet usability issues, Snapping functionality was unreliable, No visual examples or photos on home page, No photos or screenshots in subreddit
Feature requests: Add video tutorial showing how to use the app, SVG export functionality, Tabs/slots and STL file support, Improve mobile/tablet experience, Add sample designs and visual examples to home page
Competitors
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Attention rank: #49 of 251 (itself plus its competitors, highest first, normalized so YC and Product Hunt are compared fairly).
Launched 60 days after the earliest competitor.
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