Take Back Control
Of Your Digital Life
Dubalai (from French "du balai" - sweep it away) is built by an indie developer who got tired of drowning in digital noise.
The Problem
We're drowning in digital content. It never stops. Endless feeds, countless follows, overwhelming notifications.
The tech giants have built these platforms, but they don't give us simple tools to actually manage our digital lives. Want to know who doesn't follow you back on Instagram? Too bad. Want to clean up your subscriptions? Good luck doing it manually.
We've lost control. And I'm done with it.
Mission & Vision
Mission
Build simple, privacy-first tools that give people back control over their digital lives. No bloat, no data collection, no corporate BS. Just tools that work.
Vision
A suite of zen tools to clean up different aspects of your digital life. Starting with Instagram, then expanding to wherever people need help sweeping away the noise.
Core Values
Privacy First
Everything runs locally in your browser. Zero data collection. No servers storing your info. Your data is yours, period.
Simplicity
Clean interfaces, no bloat. Tools that do one thing well. No feature creep, no unnecessary complexity.
Indie Spirit
Built by a solo dev for people, not corporations. No VC pressure, no growth hacking, just solving real problems.
User Control
You decide what to keep and what to sweep away. No algorithms deciding for you. Full transparency, full control.
Why "Dubalai"?
In French, "du balai" literally means "the broom," but it's an expression that means "get lost" or "sweep it away."
Perfect name for tools that help you sweep away digital clutter, unfollowers, and everything that doesn't serve you anymore.
It's time to tell digital noise: du balai! 🧹
Why Trust Dubalai?
Transparent Privacy-First Architecture
Dubalai's Instagram Follower Analyzer runs 100% client-side in your browser using JavaScript. All follower analysis happens locally on your device. We have no backend servers collecting your data, no databases storing your Instagram information, and no analytics tracking your usage. Your follower lists, analysis results, and history never leave your computer. This architectural choice means we literally cannot access your data—we don't have the infrastructure to do so.
Built by Someone Who Actually Uses It
Dubalai was created by an indie developer who personally needed a privacy-respecting Instagram tool. This isn't a corporate product built by a team that doesn't use their own software. The creator actively uses Dubalai for their own Instagram account management, which means every feature is battle-tested and every privacy decision is personal. When you use Dubalai, you're using the same tool the developer trusts with their own Instagram account.
No Venture Capital, No Growth Pressure
Dubalai is independently developed with no VC funding or investors pressuring for growth metrics, user acquisition, or monetization through data. There's no board demanding we "unlock value" from user data or pivot to subscription models. This independence means our privacy promises won't change when investors demand profitability. The tool is free because it's built for people, not for profit maximization.
Clear Documentation & Open Communication
We provide detailed documentation about how Dubalai works, what permissions it needs, and exactly what it does with your Instagram data (nothing—it stays on your device). Our privacy policy is written in plain English, not legal jargon designed to hide data collection. If you have questions or concerns, we're accessible via email and Discord—real human support, not automated responses.
Honest About Limitations & Risks
Unlike competitors who promise "100% safe" or "Instagram approved" (which is misleading—Instagram doesn't approve third-party tools), we're transparent about risks. Using any automation tool with Instagram carries inherent risks since third-party access technically violates their ToS. We implement rate limiting and safety features to minimize these risks, but we won't lie to you about them. Our comprehensive guide covers both benefits and risks honestly so you can make an informed decision.
What's Next
Instagram Follower Analyzer
The first tool is live. Clean up your Instagram following, find non-followers, bulk unfollow with safety pacing. 100% private.
More Tools Coming
I'm exploring what else needs cleaning in our digital lives. Twitter/X follows? YouTube subscriptions? Email subscriptions? Let me know what you'd find useful.
Staying Indie
No plans to raise VC money or build a massive company. Just want to build useful tools, keep them simple, keep them private, and help people find some zen in the digital chaos.
The Philosophy
I'm just a dev who vibes, codes tools to simplify my life, and tries to make it a bit more zen.
It starts with cleaning up Instagram follows. Tomorrow? Who knows. But it'll be simple, private, and actually useful.
Let's sweep away the noise together. 🧹✨