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.

Your website link now shines on the public changelog

The public changelog page now highlights your own website instead of the GitHub repo, making it easier and more relevant for your users to visit your main site.

We've updated the public changelog page to feature your website link front and center, replacing the previous GitHub repository link. This change helps your users connect directly with your brand or product by guiding them to your primary website, which is often more meaningful than a developer-focused repo.

Easier access to your main site
You can now customize the website name and URL right from the settings, so your changelog header proudly displays a link that feels personal and relevant to your audience. This small tweak removes distractions for users who don’t need the technical details of your GitHub repo.

Smarter metadata and settings
When you provide a website name, it’s now used in the page metadata to improve clarity and recognition. The settings interface in the widget tab makes it simple to update these details anytime, making your public changelog an even more welcoming and connected experience.