I'm the creator of IT Word Search Labs.

I built this because I enjoy word puzzles but found that generic ones (fruits, animals, etc.) were a bit boring. I wanted something that felt relevant to my day-to-day work as a developer.

It’s a simple web app that generates word search puzzles based on IT terminologies, covering topics like Python, Web Development, Cyber Security, and more.

How it works: It uses React for the UI. The grid generation algorithm places words randomly with collision detection to ensure a valid board every time.

Features: Tech-specific dictionaries. Clean, distraction-free interface (no ads). Printable mode (for offline use or classrooms).

It's a fun little side project to kill time while waiting for builds to complete.

I’d love to hear your feedback on the UI or suggestions for new word categories.

Thanks!

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The problem it targets is small but persistent: naming breaks flow. I can design systems, write lore, or prep a session—then I need a believable name for a character/NPC/town/faction and suddenly I’m stuck. In TTRPGs it’s worse: players ask for the name of the one NPC you invented 10 seconds ago.

Nymia is a lightweight, no-login site to generate fantasy-style names quickly. My goal isn’t “perfect names”, but fast inspiration so you can pick a few, tweak them, and keep moving.

Who it’s for

Writers/worldbuilders: character & place naming TTRPG DMs/GMs: on-the-fly NPCs, taverns, towns Indie devs: better placeholders than NPC_03 / Village_02 How I use it Generate a batch → pick 2–3 → edit for pronunciation/vibe → continue writing/building.

Questions / feedback I’d love

What do you struggle naming most (people / places / factions / items)? Do you prefer pronounceable names or more “exotic” ones? Any features you’d want next (filters by style, favorites, export, “consistent culture” sets)? Thanks for taking a look—happy to answer questions and iterate based on feedback.

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