Dev wants to build a Plex alternative using AI prompts
bigblueboo · x · 2026-08-21
A developer criticized the Plex app for being terrible and expressed a desire to build a better alternative. They mentioned being confident they could create a superior product in under 5 prompts using AI, resisting the urge to make a "slop clone." The context involves the complexities of deploying apps to Android TV.
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