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API Key Speedrun- A parody where generating an API key is the challenge
by rpst·Mar 15, 2026·1 point·0 comments
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Funny UX commentary but there's no actual tool or substance beyond the joke.
Strengths
- •14 trap stages actually recreate real cloud portal pain points accurately
- •Global leaderboard adds competitive element to what's essentially a parody
Weaknesses
- •No lasting utility—once you've played it, there's no reason to return
- •Doesn't solve the actual problem it's mocking, just comments on it
Category
Target Audience
Developers who've suffered through cloud console UX
Post Description
I recently tried to set up an API key through a certain cloud portal and it took 30+ min. Frequently, I thought "there's no way the UX can be this bad". So I made a speedrunning challenge with a global leaderboard to see if you have what it takes.
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