Hi HN,
I got frustrated with “free” AI tools that hide everything behind login walls, so I built Banana Prompts.
What you can do WITHOUT signing up:
• Browse and copy all 1,200+ verified AI prompts
• Generate AI images directly on the site (text-to-image + image-to-image)
• Download your results
• View community showcase
Every prompt includes real before/after examples, success rates, and difficulty ratings.
Optional free account only for:
• Saving favorites across devices
• Publishing your work to the showcase
Why no login wall?
Because respecting user privacy and lowering barriers matters more than collecting emails.
Tech stack:
• Next.js 16 (App Router)
• Supabase with anonymous access + RLS
• Cloudflare R2 (90% cheaper than S3)
• Google Gemini API
Abuse prevention without tracking:
Turnstile CAPTCHA + IP-based rate limiting (10/hour anonymous, 50/hour logged in)
Live at: https://banana-prompts.org
Try it now – literally just open and use. Would love your feedback on UX, features, or tech architecture!
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45900381
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Source: www.banana-prompts.org

