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5/9/2026
Every learning app is designed to addict you. I built the one that isn't.

Every learning app is designed to addict you. I built the one that isn't.

Short summary

Aether is a free, open-source learning platform built to eliminate dark patterns like streaks and notifications by removing the backend entirely. Progress is stored locally in your browser via IndexedDB, making it deployable on any web server without databases or authentication systems. The platform currently covers Classical Mechanics, Arithmetic, and German A1, with architecture designed to welcome community contributions.

  • No backend = no streaks, notifications, or engagement-driven dark patterns
  • Progress stored locally in IndexedDB; deployable on any web server
  • Three subjects available (Classical Mechanics, Arithmetic, German A1); open for community contributions

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