Hypermass launches open-source CLI tool to stream live open data

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A solo UK-based developer has launched Hypermass, a service and open-source CLI tool for streaming live open data. The tool allows users to subscribe to multiple live data streams, such as solar imagery and disaster alerts, with files delivered sequentially to a local folder. It aims to simplify access to real-time but infrequent data by handling common technical issues like ordering and reconnection centrally. The project, developed over a year, currently operates on a freemium model and seeks user feedback on its technical approach and utility.

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