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Kade Salik

3d ago

I learned Xcode to build a sleep tracker with AI psychological coaches.

I want to share a project I ve been pouring my heart into for the past few months: Circa Accord.

The Backstory

Living in a hyper-fast-paced urban environment, my daily routine was completely broken. I was constantly trapped in "revenge bedtime procrastination." I tried almost every sleep and habit tracker on the App Store, but I kept running into the same issue: raw data wasn't enough to change my behavior. Seeing a beautiful chart showing I only slept 4 hours didn't stop me from doom-scrolling the next night at 2 AM. I realized I needed psychological leverage, not just analytics.

So, I spent my evenings teaching myself iOS development to build the exact tool I needed.

Beyond sleep tracking: Build sustainable habits with personalized AI accountability

Most sleep trackers are built to make you feel good about failing. They give you a soft nudge when you scroll TikTok until 3 AM and tell you to "forgive yourself and try again tomorrow." I got sick of that.

Teaching in the hyper-competitive, high-stress environment of Shanghai, I saw firsthand what chronic sleep deprivation does to the brain. I realized that raw data and pretty charts don't fix broken habits. Psychological leverage does.

So I taught myself iOS development and built Circa Accord. It s not a cute habit tracker. It s a circadian protocol that uses neurobiology and unapologetic accountability to force discipline.

The setup is simple:

Kade Salik

4d ago

To fix a broken sleep schedule, do we actually need to be bullied?

Self-compassion isn't fixing your 2 AM doom-scrolling. I'm building AI coachesfor a sleep app and need to settle a debate: What actually breaks bad habits?

> 1. The Drill Sergeant (Don): No excuses. Brutally tells you that you are actively ruining your tomorrow.

> 2. The Gentle Supporter (Linda): Tells you society is stressful, take a breath, and don't feel guilty.

> 3. The Cold Scientist (Steven): Emotionless. Shows the exact cognitive drop caused by your screen time.

Kade Salik

16d ago

A neuroscience sleep tracker that won't baby you

What's up Product Hunt

Let's be real. Most health and productivity apps are too soft. They give you a pat on the back for doing the bare minimum.

I needed raw accountability to fix my energy at the root. So I built Circa Accord.

It's a neuroscience-backed sleep and circadian rhythm tracker, guided by Coach Don a hardcore, no-BS coach who won't baby you. He gives you the raw data and tells you exactly how to fix your day. Zero excuses.

Hello Product Hunt! I’m Kade, the maker behind Circa Accord. Let's fix our sleep rhythms together.

Hi Product Hunt community!

I m Kade, and I m thrilled to finally share Circa Accord with you all. As an English teacher working in the fast-paced environment of Shanghai, I spent years battling burnout and irregular sleep. I tried every tracker available, but most of them just told me what I already knew: I was exhausted. They were like rearview mirrors tracking the past without offering a way forward. I wanted a tool that didn't just show data, but actively guided my nervous system back into alignment. That s why I built Circa Accord. What makes it different? Unlike static trackers, Circa Accord acts as a proactive health concierge. It bridges advanced AI with deep Apple HealthKit integration to generate dynamic Protocols based on your real-time physiological metrics.

  • Key Features: Context-Aware Protocols: AI-generated routines (morning sunlight, temperature regulation, etc.) tailored to your actual habits. Dynamic Audio Engine: Scientifically formulated audio protocols to help your nervous system transition into deep recovery. Privacy-First: Your sensitive health data and chat histories are stored locally on your device. Native Experience: Built with a love for Apple s UI, featuring fluid animations and haptic feedback.

  • A Special Gift for PH (Limited): As a bootstrapped indie developer, I m managing the AI costs personally, but I want to support this community. I m offering 1 month of Premium access for the first 20 users who use the promo code.

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      I d love to hear your feedback, especially on how the protocols feel for your daily routine. I'll be here all day to answer your questions!

      Stay rhythmic,

      Kade

Kade Salik

17d ago

Circa Accord - Align your circadian rhythm with science-backed protocols.

What makes Circa Accord different is the seamless bridge between advanced AI and deep native health integration. Unlike traditional sleep or routine trackers that offer static, generic advice, we act as a proactive, personalized health concierge. • Context-Aware AI: Generates hyper-personalized sleep & wellness protocols based on actual habits. • HealthKit Sync: Grounds AI advice in your real physiological metrics. • Privacy-First: Your data belongs to you, stored locally on-device.