Show HN: HugNote – send someone a tiny surprise message

  • Posted 9 hours ago by krupa_049
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https://hugnote.app/
I built a small side project called HugNote where you can send someone a short interactive surprise message as a link.

Instead of sending a normal text like “Happy Birthday” or “I’m sorry”, you can create a tiny page with animations and a message reveal. People have been using it for things like apologies, proposals, birthday surprises, and long-distance messages.

The idea started when I realized most emotional messages online are just plain text. I wanted to see if a small interactive experience could make those moments feel more special.

It currently has different formats like:

• quick story-style messages • interactive unlock games • memory story pages with photos • funny yes/no buttons (where the no button runs away)

I recently added a Women’s Day edition, and I’m experimenting with different templates to see what people actually enjoy using.

Would love feedback on: • which templates feel fun vs unnecessary • whether the creation flow is simple enough • ideas for other occasions

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