What is Install Nothing?
Install Nothing - The perfect coffee break companion. Watch an endless, realistic Linux terminal installation that never actually installs anything. npm install -g install-nothing
Problem
Users take coffee breaks with activities (social media, videos) that don't provide a calming, tech-themed break
Solution
Web-based tool that simulates endless, realistic Linux terminal installations using AI/algorithmic processes. Users watch a fake 'npm install -g install-nothing' command running indefinitely (Example: terminal displays code, progress bars, and logs without actual installation).
Customers
Developers, tech enthusiasts, and IT professionals seeking short, engaging breaks that align with their tech workflows
Unique Features
Non-functional, infinitely looping Linux terminal simulation designed purely for entertainment/relaxation, mimicking real installation processes without system changes
User Comments
Entertaining parody of developer workflows
Relaxing to watch fake code scroll
Nostalgic for terminal enthusiasts
Humorous take on npm installations
Helps reduce stress during breaks
Traction
Launched on Product Hunt in 2023
Exact metrics undisclosed but positioned as niche novelty tool
Active engagement from tech communities on platforms like X (Twitter)
Market Size
Global developer population exceeds 30 million (Statista 2023), creating substantial niche potential for tech-themed relaxation tools
