Ink & Switch Essay Argues for Malleable Software to Restore User Control

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A 2025 essay published by Ink & Switch makes the case for 'malleable software,' a concept centered on giving users greater agency over the tools they use. The piece argues that modern applications have become increasingly locked down, limiting how people can adapt or customize software to their needs. The authors advocate for a design philosophy that allows end users to modify, extend, and reshape software behavior without relying on developers. The essay has surfaced on Hacker News, drawing early discussion around the future of user-driven software design.

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