Show HN: OnlyRecipe.app – Remove clutter from recipe sites (showcase.onlyrecipe.app)

Article summary

The article discusses OnlyRecipe.app, which removes clutter from recipe sites by extracting recipe information. The app works on most sites that follow a recipe standard and allows users to save recipes to their phone or scan a QR code. The discussion around the app reveals frustration with recipe sites that prioritize SEO and ads over user experience. The app's purpose is to provide a convenient way to access recipes without the extra content.

Main themes

• recipe sites and SEO
• content clutter and user experience
• copyright and fair use
• app functionality and ethics
• alternative solutions and existing apps
• impact on recipe creators' livelihoods

What commenters say

• Some commenters believe that recipe sites prioritize SEO and ads over user experience, leading to frustration when trying to find the actual recipe.
• Others argue that the extra content on recipe sites is necessary for copyright purposes and to provide context for the recipe.
• A few commenters suggest that the app's scraping method may be problematic and could lead to issues with copyright and fair use.
• Some users appreciate the app's functionality and see it as a solution to the problem of cluttered recipe sites, while others are concerned about the potential impact on recipe creators' livelihoods.
• There is disagreement about whether the app's method of scraping recipes is ethical and respectful of content creators.
• A few commenters mention alternative solutions, such as paying for subscription-based recipe services or using existing apps that provide similar functionality.
• Some users express frustration with the current state of recipe sites and see the app as a necessary solution to a widespread problem.