## What is Gudex? Gudex is a **creative social network** built for people who make things — artists, programmers, musicians, photographers, and writers. ## Why we built it Existing social networks optimize for **engagement**, not creativity. Algorithms promote outrage, not art. We wanted a platform where: - 🎨 **Artists** can share drawings without compression - 🎵 **Musicians** can upload tracks with a built-in audio player - 💻 **Developers** can post code with syntax highlighting - 📸 **Photographers** can create galleries with smart layouts - 📊 **Everyone** can create polls, reposts, and chat ## Key Features - **Rich Post Formats** — Text, images, galleries, music, YouTube, code blocks, polls - **Smart Music Player** — Upload MP3 or link SoundCloud, play inline - **Syntax Highlighting** — Auto-detects Python, JS, HTML, Rust, and 10+ languages - **Repost System** — Share posts to your profile or send to chats - **Real-time Notifications** — WebSocket/Pusher-powered instant updates - **Chat & Messenger** — Direct messages and group chats - **Verified Badges** — For notable creators - **Dark Mode** — Full light/dark theme support - **Mobile-First** — Works perfectly on phones ## Tech Stack Built with React, PHP, MySQL, Pusher WebSockets, and hosted in Russia. ## Who is it for? - Artists tired of Instagram's algorithm - Musicians seeking an alternative to SoundCloud - Developers wanting a Dev.to + Twitter hybrid - Anyone who creates and wants to be seen ## Pricing **Completely free.** No premium plans. No ads. We'll introduce optional creator subscriptions later. --- **We're a small team from Russia, launching globally. Feedback welcome!**

Gudex — Творческая социальная сеть

Creative social network for artists, developers & musicians

Creative social network for artists, developers & musicians

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I built a social network for creators after getting tired of Instagram's algorithm

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I built a social network for creators after getting tired of Instagram's algorithm