The Solo Developer
PinglyAI-Search is developed and maintained entirely by Martin (online alias PingVortex), a self-taught programmer passionate about AI and privacy-focused technology. This project represents countless hours of solo development, maintained alongside full-time commitments.
Project Philosophy
Built on principles of transparency and accessibility:
- No corporate backing or venture funding
- No user tracking or data selling
- Ad-free experience with no premium tiers
- Open about limitations and capabilities
Technical Stack
The system combines several technologies:
- Python/Flask backend with rate limiting
- Groq API + Llama3-70b for AI processing
- Custom privacy-preserving architecture
- Vanilla HTML/CSS/Javascript frontend
- Server-side session management
Transparency Disclosure
As a solo developer:
- No employees or contractors
- No office or physical infrastructure
- No paid promotions or partnerships
- Development funded entirely out-of-pocket
Contact & Support
For questions, feedback, or technical issues:
Email: contact@pingvortex.xyz
Please allow 24-48 hours for responses as this is a one-person operation.