Hey, I'm Samet

I'm a 21-year-old Full-Stack Developer, Designer, and Game Developer from Turkey.

I build open-source tools, platforms, and apps focused on privacy, performance, usability, and accessibility. My goal is to create modern software that solves real problems and respects the people who use it.

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What I'm Building

Tawny - Open-Source Community Platform

Tawny is an open-source, privacy-focused platform for modern communities, teams, and creators.

It combines encrypted messaging, high-quality voice communication, unlimited file sharing, customizable channels, and a clean modern interface in one place. Tawny is built for users who want a safer, more transparent, and more customizable communication experience.

Core features are intended to stay free, while optional premium features focus only on cosmetics and personalization.

Lokum - Open-Source Chromium-Based Browser

Lokum is an open-source Chromium-based browser focused on speed, privacy, customization, and a cleaner browsing experience.

It is built for users who want more control over their browser without unnecessary tracking, bloated features, or locked-down limitations. Lokum aims to provide a modern interface, useful built-in tools, better performance, and a more user-respecting web experience.

The project is designed to be transparent, customizable, and community-driven.

OpenBase - Remote Database Manager

OpenBase is an open-source remote database manager designed to be a lightweight and modern alternative to traditional database tools.

It helps developers connect to, browse, and manage remote databases through a clean and focused interface without unnecessary complexity.

Vayro - All-in-One Browser Extension

Vayro is a cross-platform browser companion for iOS, macOS, Android, Chrome, and Firefox.

It brings together useful browsing tools such as ad blocking, YouTube enhancements, sponsor skipping, dislike restoration, screenshot tools, dark mode, picture-in-picture support, audio tools, cookie consent blocking, translation features, and many more utilities.

Each feature is individually controllable, so users can customize their browser experience.

Arcadia - Minimalist Game Launcher

Arcadia is a minimalist Windows game launcher that automatically detects installed games and desktop apps.

It brings Steam, Epic Games, Xbox/Game Pass, and local games into one clean interface with real cover artwork and a simple modern design.

Games

I also develop games in my spare time, experimenting with gameplay systems, visual design, and interactive experiences.

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My Philosophy

I believe software should respect users.

That means no hidden tracking, no selling user data, no unnecessary limitations, and no locking essential features behind aggressive paywalls.

Open source is not just about publishing code. It is about trust, transparency, learning in public, and giving people the freedom to understand, modify, and improve the tools they use.

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Current Focus

Right now, I'm focused on:

• Building privacy-first communication tools
• Creating open-source alternatives to closed platforms
• Designing clean and modern developer tools
• Improving browser experiences across platforms
• Developing polished desktop apps and games

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My Work

• Portfolio: sametege.xyz
• Tawny: tawny.com.tr
• Vayro: vayro.xyz
• Arcadia: github.com/SametEge/Arcadia
• GitHub: @SametEge

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Why Sponsor Me?

Your support helps me continue building independent open-source software.

Sponsorship allows me to spend more time developing new features, maintaining existing projects, improving documentation, fixing bugs, testing releases, and keeping my tools free and accessible.

If you believe in privacy-focused, user-respecting, open-source software, your sponsorship directly helps these projects move forward.

Every contribution matters and helps keep these projects alive.

Thank you for supporting independent development.