Show HN: A 1KB zero-dependency relative time formatter for UI systems

Category: library

Tags: time-formatting, i18n, ui-utilities, typescript, zero-dependency

Score: 5.5/10 (Innovation: 4, Technical: 4, Documentation: 8, Utility: 6)

A tiny, zero-dependency TypeScript library for formatting relative timestamps (e.g., '5m ago', 'In 3h') using native Intl.PluralRules. It's interesting because it treats time perception as a configurable design system, offering explicit thresholds and full localization to ensure consistency across different UI surfaces like feeds, notifications, and dashboards.

Target audience: frontend devs, fullstack devs

Repository: https://appents.com/tech/human-time · TypeScript · MIT · 1 stars

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