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xword-pipeline

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An automated crossword puzzle generator designed for newspaper-quality puzzles.

by Erik 2y account · 2 repos·★ 2 · Custom · pushed 7d ago· github.com ·audited by @Erik

12/12

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Identity & credibility

✓ Maker identity verified ✓ Real commit history ✓ License or pricing declared

Positioning & messaging

✓ One-liner clarity — About vs headline consistency — Alternatives substance ✓ README opens with value, not lore ✓ Alternatives & differentiation — Competitive review

Try-it path

✓ README of substance ✓ Install / try-it path early ✓ Hero visual present

Visual & social assets

— Open Graph image — Static-renderable content

Post-launch readiness

✓ Reachable + no broken links ✓ Maker contact path ✓ Roadmap / updates surface

Discoverability

— Search-engine basics — AI & agent discoverability

Passing 12

✓ #1 Maker identity verified T1 verified: ekorbia, account 1037 days old, 2 repos, last push 7 days ago
✓ #2 Real commit history Repo is 3036 KB, 34 days old, has activity
✓ #3 License or pricing declared License declared: Custom
✓ #9 Reachable + no broken links GitHub repo loads (status 200)
✓ #4 README of substance README: 19333 chars, 35 sections
✓ #5 Install / try-it path early Install section heading near the top of the README (line 9)
✓ #6 Hero visual present 1 visual(s) in README (excluding badges)
✓ #10 Maker contact path 2 contact path(s): GitHub Issues enabled; profile blog: ekorbia.com
✓ #12 One-liner clarity One-liner is specific and reader-friendly
✓ #11 Roadmap / updates surface Roadmap/changelog signal: README has section: ## Changelog
✓ #15 README opens with value, not lore README opens with value/positioning ✓
✓ #18 Alternatives & differentiation Differentiation reads clearly against comparable tools (Crossword Compiler, OneLook Crossword Helper, Puzzle Baron)

Skipped — not applicable 7

— #7 Open Graph image GitHub auto-generates social cards for repo pages
— #8 Static-renderable content No landing page to inspect
— #13 About vs headline consistency Not enough distinct sources to compare (need 2+)
— #14 Alternatives substance No alternatives with a differentiator submitted — add 1–3 (with how you differ) via the project form to have them reviewed
— #16 Search-engine basics No website to inspect (GitHub repo only)
— #17 AI & agent discoverability No website to inspect (GitHub repo only)
— #19 Competitive review No competitor URLs to compare — add a URL to your named alternatives for a positioning comparison

Where to take this 5LLM

Likely audience Crossword puzzle editors and publishers who want to automate or accelerate the creation of newspaper-quality puzzles without manually solving grid constraints.

Hacker News Hacker News strong fit

A Show HN post will resonate with builders interested in constraint-solving, LLM applications, and automation of traditionally manual creative work.

How to show up Lead with the technical challenge solved (dense NYT-style grid generation via Rust solver + Claude clues) and demo a puzzle end-to-end; avoid hype, emphasize craft.
Reddit r/crosswords strong fit

Active community of crossword enthusiasts, setters, and editors who directly care about puzzle creation tools and quality.

How to show up Share as 'I built a tool to generate NYT-style puzzles' with a sample puzzle output; invite feedback on clue quality and difficulty balance from experienced solvers.
Community Anthropic Discord / Claude Community strong fit

This is an Anthropic-built project using Claude's API; the official community and support channels are the right home for showcase and feedback.

How to show up Share as a community-built example of multi-tier reasoning and adversarial review; engage with Anthropic staff and other builders for visibility.
Reddit r/rust worth a try

Rust developers interested in constraint-solving and real-world applications of the language will appreciate the solver engine design.

How to show up Focus on the constraint-satisfaction architecture and performance trade-offs in Rust; link to GitHub for code review and technical discussion.
Reddit r/LocalLLMs or r/LLMs worth a try

LLM practitioners interested in creative applications beyond chat and multi-tier prompt engineering for varied difficulty levels.

How to show up Discuss the multi-tier clue-writing approach (Easy → Expert) and how Claude's reasoning gates publication quality; position as a real-world case study.

The project has a clear, dual audience: crossword professionals looking for automation, and LLM / Rust engineers interested in constraint-solving and creative AI. Lead with the crossword angle in mainstream channels; emphasize technical architecture in builder-focused spaces.

Suggestions, not gospel — confirm each community still fits and read its self-promotion rules. Lead with something useful; don't drop a link and run.