Little Hint

Go ahead.
Drop a hint.

Save your wishes, collect ideas for your people, and keep gift plans organized all year.

Save private gift ideas for someone even if they haven't joined Little Hint.

Host it yourself. Invite your people.

Set up Little Hint View on GitHub
Little Hint on desktop: wish-list items for Sam, Jamie, and Riley, showing which gifts are available to reserve.
Little Hint on a phone, with wish lists and navigation within easy reach.
Actual app screens, with illustrative demo data.
The Buying view shows a pour-over set for Sam marked Purchased.

Keep the surprise.

Reserve gifts so other givers know what's covered. On surprise lists, buying plans stay hidden from the recipient.

A secret gift exchange shows Alex who they drew: Sam.

Give together.

Organize gifts for birthdays and holidays, draw names for a secret exchange, or chip in on a shared gift.

Keep track of contributions here. Send money separately.

Your own Little Hint

Set up a private Little Hint app for your gift ideas and plans. Invite your people when you're ready.

Free to self-host for personal use. You provide the server and email service, and cover their costs. The setup guide walks you through installation.

Read the setup guide View the source code

Use a published release. Support is provided as time allows. Source-available under PolyForm Perimeter, with restrictions on competing products and services. Review support and compatibility before relying on it.