DIY visual diff tool using GitHub Artifacts and pure JavaScript to save costs
zeeg · x · 2026-09-01
A developer shares a cost-effective approach to building a visual diff tool to avoid Vercel serverless fees. The solution uses:
- GitHub Artifacts for hosting.
- Pure JavaScript implementation.
- Logic: Compares screenshots by name and publishes a report.
- Web viewer: A simple interface to view results.
Next steps include improving the visuals and the comparison algorithm.
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