I built a lightweight Changelog Widget because I hate heavy scripts

Source: Dev.to

The Problem

As developers, we spend hours optimizing our Core Web Vitals, tree‑shaking our bundles, and shaving off kilobytes. Then we add a “Product Update” widget from a third‑party SaaS, and suddenly our bundle size explodes, or we get hit with a hefty monthly subscription just to show a list of updates.

The Solution

I wanted something that does one thing well: show a changelog. No bloat, no heavy tracking, no complex roadmaps. So I built SvellBell – a dedicated changelog widget for solo developers and indie hackers.

The Tech Specs

• Dependencies: Zero.
• Framework Agnostic: Works with React, Vue, Svelte, or plain HTML.
• Privacy: Hosted in the EU, no creepy tracking.

How to use it

Add the script tag to your or:

(You can customize the colors and position to match your brand.)

Why I built it

A generous free tier that should cover most indie projects forever.

Feedback requested

I would love to hear your feedback on the integration experience. Is the documentation clear? Is the widget fast enough?

• Test it here: https://svellbell.com
• Support on Product Hunt: https://www.producthunt.com/products/svellbell?utm_source=other&utm_medium=social

Thanks for checking it out! Happy coding.