What is build in public and why should I do it?

Building in public means sharing your development journey on social media as you build your product. It helps you grow an audience, get early feedback, build credibility, and create marketing momentum before you even launch.

How does Makrly generate posts from my commits?

When you push code to GitHub, Makrly reads your commit messages and code changes. Our AI analyzes what you built, filters out mundane commits, and generates engaging social media posts tailored for each platform.

Is my code safe? What permissions do you need?

Yes, your code is safe. We only request read-only access to your repositories. We can't modify your code, create branches, or make any changes. We only read commit messages and diffs to understand what you're building.

Can I use my own AI API key?

Yes! You can bring your own API key from OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, or other providers through OpenRouter. This gives you full control over which AI model generates your posts.

Which platforms are supported?

Currently, Makrly generates posts optimized for X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and Facebook. Each platform gets a different version tailored to its audience and format.

Easily customize your changelog with logos and improved tools

You can now upload a logo to personalize your public changelog pages, enjoy a refreshed widget design, and benefit from richer editing features when adding updates.

Express your brand more clearly by adding a custom logo to your public changelog pages. To keep things simple and tidy, only one logo is allowed at a time—uploading a new one automatically replaces the old.

Fresh new look for the widget
The changelog widget has been updated to match the Makrly design system colors, creating a more cohesive and polished appearance. Plus, it now includes a handy "View all updates" link right in the footer, making it easier for visitors to explore your entire update history.

A better experience when adding updates
We’ve enhanced the AddToChangelogModal with some great new editing tools. You’ll find a markdown toolbar for rich formatting, a live preview so you can see changes as you write, the ability to upload images directly, and a date picker to accurately timestamp your updates. These improvements help you share your news more clearly and beautifully.