software project ideas

7380 unique ideas generated from tech news

last update: Friday February 2026 13:34

security

A desktop application that provides users with control over AI integrations on their personal devices, clarifying capabilities and privacy risks, mirroring public concerns about AI usage, enabling customization and veto controls that are requested from users.

Java SQLite Easy
devtools

Software application that analyzes heat sensor data from CPUs or other high-powered electronics, providing real-time thermal analytics and alerting users to potential throttling or failure risks, targeted at advanced PC enthusiasts and industrial applications, taking cues from advanced CPU cooling solutions.

C# PostgreSQL Medium
devtools

A cloud-based platform that analyzes 3D printer usage data (focusing on CoreXY designs like the Bambu Lab P1S) to provide predictive maintenance alerts, optimized printing profiles tailored to specific materials, and usage trend analysis for hobbyists and small businesses. Leveraging the inexpensive cost of the 3D printer.

Python PostgreSQL NodeJS Medium
security

A software solution providing granular lockdown-like controls for personal devices, allowing users to define device activity levels based on context (location, network, time) and quickly restrict access to sensitive data in high-risk situations, leveraging lessons from iPhone's Lockdown Mode.

C# Android iOS Medium
mobile

Mobile app to connect GameSir controllers to other android devices

Android Easy
fintech

A real-time platform that aggregates and analyzes layoff data from various private sources (including blockchain-based data) to provide early warning signals of economic downturns and identifies potential investment opportunities in Bitcoin.

Python PostgreSQL NodeJS Medium
security

A proactive threat detection and mitigation system leveraging AI to predict and defend Bitcoin networks against potential quantum computing attacks, providing real-time security alerts and automated countermeasures.

Python PostgreSQL NodeJS Difficult
healthcare

A software platform designed to assist surgeons and medical staff in planning and executing uterine/ovarian reconstruction surgeries for cancer survivors, providing 3D modeling, surgical planning tools, and post-operative monitoring capabilities to improve patient outcomes and surgical precision.

C# PostgreSQL Android iOS Difficult
security

Leveraging advanced language models like Claude Opus, this tool assists cybersecurity professionals in vulnerability research, code analysis, and threat intelligence gathering. It would automate report generation, vulnerability detection, and provide insights from massive security datasets.

Python Medium PostgreSQL
devtools

A tool to predict and quantify the negative impact of Windows updates on gaming performance. It would analyze update details, community feedback, and benchmark data to provide gamers with customized recommendations on whether or not to apply updates, or which components/drivers to revert.

C# Medium PostgreSQL
security

A proactive risk assessment and mitigation platform for ride-sharing companies. It analyzes driver history, flags behavioral anomalies in real-time based on GPS data & app usage, and provides an escalating alert system for potential safety concerns, helping to prevent incidents and reduce legal liability.

Java Medium PostgreSQL
devtools

A distributed load testing tool simulating high-traffic flash sale scenarios, specifically designed for Redis and other commonly used technologies, identifying bottlenecks and optimizing performance under extreme conditions.

Java PostgreSQL Difficult
mobile

A browser extension that leverages the Web Speech API to dynamically generate and read aloud summaries of website content, adapting to user preferences and website layout.

JavaScript Easy
devtools

A centralized dashboard for monitoring, managing, and debugging AI agents deployed across various environments, visualizing workflows and tool usage, inspired by DevOps monitoring frameworks.

NodeJS React PostgreSQL Medium
data

A searchable, modernized archive of historical intelligence data, providing researchers and analysts with a scalable, adaptable platform to access and analyze information previously contained within publications like The World Factbook.

Python PostgreSQL Medium