San Francisco · Est. 2013

Building things that last.

Livid Labs is a small product studio. We build software, operate communities, and advise on technology. Our work tends to stick around.

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Current focus

hectr
Harness engineering,
made real.

hectr.dev →

"Stop vibing your code and start harnessing it."

AI writes code fast. hectr makes sure it ships right. A desktop controller that brings structure, guardrails, and observability to AI-generated codebases — so your project doesn't become a pile of vibes.

  • Structure and enforce coding standards across AI-generated output
  • Catch drift before it becomes technical debt
  • Desktop-native — works with your existing tools and workflows
  • Built for teams who ship with AI, not just experiment with it

StatusEarly access · Waitlist open

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