What is fast-copy CLI and why use it?

It's a Python tool for blazing file copies — block I/O, dedup, SSH streaming. Beats cp/rsync on bulk jobs; binaries make it dead simple.

How to launch OSS with zero audience?

Problem-first post on LinkedIn/dev.to. Benchmarks heavy. Binaries ready. Cross-post HN/Reddit patiently. Let search compound.

Will search traffic really last years?

Yes — rank for pains like "fast rsync alternative," and it pulls forever. Social sparks; SEO sustains.

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From Zero Fans to 557 Clones: One Dev's 10-Day OSS Launch Masterclass

Tired of cp -r choking on big directories? One dev's fast-copy CLI just proved indie OSS can explode without influencers. 557 clones in 10 days says it all.

DevTools Feed Apr 11, 2026 3 min read

GitHub dashboard showing 557 clones and rising stars for fast-copy CLI tool

⚡ Key Takeaways

Devs clone silently — track git stats over comments. 𝕏
Multi-platform presence chains traffic better than one viral hit. 𝕏
Benchmarks and binaries convert lurkers to users. 𝕏

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