A Next.js app that uses browser geolocation for funny, unhelpful cosmic and existential location cards. April Fools gold.

How do I run useless-gps locally?

npm ci, then npm run dev. Geolocation permission required—allow high accuracy for best laughs.

Is useless-gps open source?

Yes, GitHub repo with PR workflow. Fork and contribute jokes.

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Useless-GPS: April Fools' Next.js Prank That Exposes Dev Humor Goldmine

Everyone braced for earnest dev tools on DEV Community. Then useless-gps drops: precise coords, zero utility, pure cosmic snark. It's the prank redefining open-source fun.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 4 min read

Retro radar screen from useless-gps displaying cosmic and existential location cards

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Useless-GPS uses Next.js 14 and React 18 for a polished, humorous geolocation prank. 𝕏
Highlights dev community's love for fun over utility, boosting engagement. 𝕏
Predicts joke projects like this will combat burnout and inspire forks. 𝕏

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