Dumpster Fire 🔥

Spill the ink. Light it up. See what remains.

A local-first, privacy-focused writing app inspired by 750words.com. All your writing stays on your device - no servers, no accounts, no data collection.

Live at dumpsterfire.ink

Features

• Local-first storage - Uses Chrome File System Access API to save directly to your chosen folder
• Distraction-free editor - Milkdown with inline markdown rendering and typewriter scrolling
• Multiple sessions per day - Write whenever inspiration strikes
• Real-time stats - Word count, active time, and WPM tracking
• 5 themes - Dark, light, sepia, matrix (green terminal), parchment (handwritten)
• Autosave - 2-second debounce, never lose your work
• "What Remains" AI analysis - Hit your goal, strike the match, see insights emerge from the ashes
• PWA support - Install as a standalone app, works offline
• Security options - Open, App Lock (password), or Encrypted modes

The Flow

1. Write - Set a word goal (default 750) and start typing
2. Hit your goal - Sparks animation celebrates your achievement
3. Strike the match - A rising inferno of embers engulfs the screen
4. What Remains - Your entry is analyzed, revealing themes, mood, and insights
5. Rekindle - Made changes? Re-run the analysis anytime

Getting Started

npm install
npm run dev

Open http://localhost:5173 in Chrome or Edge, select a folder, and start writing.

Browser Support

Requires a Chromium-based browser (Chrome 86+, Edge 86+) for File System Access API. Safari and Firefox are not supported.

Tech Stack

• React 18 + TypeScript + Vite
• Milkdown (ProseMirror-based editor)
• Tailwind CSS v4
• Zustand for state management
• Web Crypto API for encryption
• Anthropic Claude / OpenAI for AI analysis (bring your own keys)
• Vitest + Playwright for testing

Development

npm run dev       # Start dev server
npm run build     # Production build  
npm run preview   # Preview production build
npm run test      # Run unit tests (103 tests)
npm run test:e2e  # Run E2E tests
npm run typecheck # TypeScript check
npm run lint      # ESLint

Data Storage

All data is stored in your selected folder:

your-folder/
├── entries/
│   └── 2026/01/
│       ├── 2026-01-03-1.md        # Entry content (markdown)
│       └── 2026-01-03-1.meta.json # Metadata + analysis
├── settings.json                   # App preferences

Documentation

• AGENTS.md - Development guide for contributors and AI agents
• SPEC.md - Full product specification

License

Elastic License 2.0 - Free to use, modify, and self-host. Cannot be offered as a managed service.