Independent software studio

We build useful software—for our users and your business.

We create software products of our own and help founders and small teams build web applications, automate workflows, and put AI to practical use.

Creators of VibeHeatmap →
VibeHeatmap's weekly heatmap: twelve categories of indie software projects shown across eight weeks, each cell shaded cooler or hotter than usual.
VibeHeatmap — a product built by TrueSpan Works.

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Built by TrueSpan Works.

VibeHeatmap

Explore patterns in the software projects indie builders share on Reddit. VibeHeatmap brings together weekly trends, project categories, and the tools builders report using in a browsable view.

A practical example of our work across data processing, AI-assisted classification, and web application development.

Explore VibeHeatmap

What we built

  • AI-assisted classification of public posts where builders share what they’ve made.
  • Project categorization with repeat appearances of the same project handled.
  • Weekly trend calculations and the heatmap visualization that shows them against what’s usual.

A way to explore builder activity—not a measure of customer demand.

Client services

What do you need to build or improve?

Bring a product idea, a difficult workflow, or a technical question. We help define a practical next step and the software needed to support it.

Custom software development

Build a web application or internal tool around a specific need—from a focused first version to an application that supports your daily work.

Examples

Dashboards, client portals, internal tools, and first-version software products.

AI and workflow automation

Connect your tools and reduce repetitive information work. We build workflows that organize, extract, classify, or summarize information, using AI where it fits.

Examples

Document processing, application integrations, information classification, and review workflows.

Technical planning and prototypes

Work out what to build before committing to a larger project. We help define the scope, examine technical options, and test the most important assumptions.

Examples

Project scoping, workflow reviews, integration tests, and focused prototypes.

Not ready for a full build? Start with project planning or a focused prototype.

Discuss a Project

Our approach

Understand the problem. Define the work. Build with purpose.

  1. 1

    Understand

    We start with what you are trying to accomplish, who will use the solution, and what is getting in the way today.

  2. 2

    Define

    We agree on a focused scope, priorities, deliverables, and how the work will be reviewed.

  3. 3

    Build and review

    We develop the solution in manageable stages and review progress against the agreed goals.

  4. 4

    Launch and hand over

    We prepare the release, provide the agreed documentation, and clarify what happens after launch.

About

An independent studio with a practical approach.

TrueSpan Works was founded by Dwight Weaver, who designs and builds the company’s products—including VibeHeatmap—and leads its client work.

We develop our own products and work with clients on applications, automation, and AI-powered tools. Our aim is to build the right solution for the need—not the most complicated one.

  • Build something useful.

    Start with the problem, the person using the software, and the result they need.

  • Keep the work understandable.

    Clear scope, straightforward explanations, and visible progress.

  • Choose technology for a reason.

    AI, automation, or custom development where it fits the problem.

Start a conversation

What are you trying to build—or make easier?

Tell us about your idea, your current process, or the problem you want to solve. You do not need a finished project brief to start the conversation.

What happens next?

We’ll review your message, follow up with any questions, and discuss whether the project is a good fit.

Using VibeHeatmap and have a question about it? Please use its contact page.

Describe the problem, who the solution is for, and anything you already have in place. Include a target timeline or budget range when available.

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