A developer has created BidProwl, a search engine that aggregates listings from 28 different US government auction websites into a single interface. The tool aims to simplify the process of finding government surplus items, equipment, and seized assets across multiple platforms. The project gained significant attention on Hacker News with 217 points and 64 comments.
Background
Government agencies regularly auction surplus equipment, seized assets, and other items through various official platforms. Previously, users had to search each site individually to find available items.
- Source
- Hacker News (RSS)
- Published
- Apr 30, 2026 at 08:24 PM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10