Indie software developer living in Tokyo and creator of CocoCut. Passionate about local-first privacy architecture and effortless everyday video journaling—capturing fleeting moments in a few seconds and letting them stitch into mini vlogs without the friction of album organization.
Official CocoCut account for product updates, indie dev journey, and everyday video diary notes.
Articles by Hugo
- #1 Second Everyday#1SE export#video diary backup
How to Export Clips from 1 Second Everyday and Stitch Them Locally (Free & Private)
Step-by-step tutorial on how to export your 1 Second Everyday (1SE) snippets, backup raw daily clips to your camera roll, and stitch them locally for free without a subscription.
- #baby video diary#baby milestones#1 second everyday baby
How to Make a Baby's First Year Video Diary (Without Burnout)
Document your baby's first year in daily short video snippets without the guilt or editing burnout. Why 1-2 seconds beats photo albums, on-device privacy, and practical tips.
- #CocoCut#Daily Vlog#Video Diary
Why I Built CocoCut: Capture a Few Seconds, Get an Automatic Vlog Days Later
Capture a few seconds when something catches your eye, and get a stitched vlog days later. Why I built CocoCut to make video recording effortless again.
- #Design Philosophy#Time Capsule#Video Diary
CocoCut Design Notes: Live Well, Leave a Trace
What you record is not just everyday life, but your personal time capsule for the future. 6 short design notes behind CocoCut.
- #1SE alternative#1 second everyday#video diary app
Best 1 Second Everyday (1SE) Alternatives in 2026 (Free & Local-First)
Looking for a free alternative to 1 Second Everyday (1SE)? Compare top video diary apps by pricing, local privacy, auto-stitching, and MP4 export.
- #one second everyday#video diary#daily vlog
How to Make a One-Second-a-Day Video You Actually Finish
Keep a one-second-a-day video diary past week two: what to shoot on ordinary days, how long each clip should be, and how to stitch a month into one video.