The Hangout Spot

The Hangout Spot is the "Non-App" App designed to kill the "WYD?" text forever. While other platforms focus on scheduling events weeks in advance, we specialize in spontaneity.

Built as a lightweight Progressive Web App (PWA), there is no store download, no bulky install, and no fighting for your attention. It’s functional, elegant, and engineered by a solo indie dev to respect your time, not steal it.

The "Spontaneous First" Engine:

• Replace the Group Chat: Don't text 15 people "Who's free?" Just post a Bat Signal. It notifies your specific "Squads" (Riders, Gamers, Family) instantly.
• Push Notifs Only: We don't ask for your phone number or email. We only buzz your pocket when your actual friends are hanging out.

Smart Tools for Real Life:

• Itinerary Mode: Perfect for motorcycle group rides or pub crawls. Map out waypoints, check in at stops, and set "Auto-Depart" timers to keep the pack moving.
• Smart Recurrence: Easily set up weekly game nights or monthly rides without the calendar clutter.
• Open House Logic: Hosting a party? Toggle "Open House" to allow friends-of-friends to join, but only if a mutual friend has already RSVP'd "Going." Safety meets serendipity.
• Max Attendee Limits: Capping the dinner reservation at 6? The app now enforces your headcount automatically.

The "Hype" System:

• Hype Boards: We don't track users; we track vibes. Interactions contribute to an anonymous "Hype Level" so hosts know the event is buzzing without spying on who is lurking.
• Toasts: When the event ends, send a digital "Toast" to the host and guests to close out the night.

Developing Live: This isn't a faceless corporation. The Hangout Spot is being built live. Join the beta, request a feature, and you might see it in the next deploy. You have a direct line to influence the roadmap.

Privacy First:

• Ghost Mode: If you RSVP "No," your name is scrubbed from the guest list.
• Zero Install: Add to Home Screen directly from the browser. Instant access, zero friction.
• No Algorithms: Your feed is chronological. We don't decide what you see—your friends do.