Death Plan Switch
Death Plan Switch solves this problem, it's free to download and use or study under the MIT license.
Death Plan Switch launched on 20 October 2026. It ranked #15 on Daily Launch on 21 October 2026 with a Launch Score of 67, from 98 points on Show HN. It was new in the ranking that day.
What is Death Plan Switch?
I'm Peter Bishop and I've been working in graphics and web tech for over 25yrs. I've recently launched Death Plan Switch to solve a major problem in my succession plan. What if I go missing or die? The right people are told and my business can continue to operate for my clients.
From its Hacker News post
Death Plan Switch is a launch on Show HN.
Image from deathplanswitch.com
In its own words
A free, self-hosted dead man
From its website
a self-hosted dead man's switch for solo devs
From its Show HN post
Launch timeline
Launch Score, last 7 days
Ranked on one day so far: 67 of 100 on 21 October.