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We Just Hit 100K Requests — A Heartfelt Thank You

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Good morning.

I wanted to share some news that, honestly, still feels surreal.

Dolice Labs — all four of our sites combined — just crossed 100,000 Cloudflare requests.

I checked the numbers this morning and there it was: we'd passed that milestone. I had to sit with it for a moment, because it's hard to believe.

Why This Number Matters (More Than You Might Think)

To someone working at a major tech company, 100,000 requests might seem modest. They'd hit that in a matter of hours, maybe less.

But these are four independent blog sites. Run by one person. Started from scratch in the last few months.

100,000 people have visited Dolice Labs. When I say that out loud, it hits differently.

Behind Every Request Is a Person

The number "100,000" can feel abstract. But I want you to know what it really represents.

It's you. And you. And the hundred other people reading this right now.

  • Someone looking up how to use Claude Code to build an app
  • A student wondering what Gemini can do for their studies
  • A businessperson trying to understand how AI might help their team
  • A curious person who just wanted to learn something new

Each of those moments — each search, each article read, each moment you spent on our site — that's what makes up 100,000.

Four Sites, One Vision

This milestone wouldn't exist without all four of our sister sites working together.

Claude Lab — Everything about Claude AI, from basic prompts to advanced coding techniques Gemini Lab — Making Google's Gemini accessible and practical for everyday use Rork Lab — Bridging app development, AI strategy, and modern business Antigravity Lab — Exploring Google's cutting-edge AI research

We each cover different ground, but we share the same purpose: helping people understand and use AI in ways that genuinely improve their lives. Whether you're a developer, a student, a business owner, or just someone curious — there's something for you across these four sites.

What It Means to Run This Solo

I need to be honest about something: Dolice Labs is just me. One person. No massive team, no corporate backing, no million-dollar marketing budget.

What we do have is focus. Honesty. A genuine love for this work.

Every article comes from a place of wanting to help. There's no corporate agenda, no pressure to write clickbait, no conflicts of interest. I wake up each day, I see what's new in the AI world, and I think about how to explain it clearly and kindly to you.

It's intense work. Some days are long. But when I see someone say "this article finally made AI understandable to me" or "I was able to build the thing I wanted because of these guides" — that's everything.

Our Promise Moving Forward

100,000 is not an ending. It's a beginning.

We're going to keep doing what we do: offering honest, thoughtful, high-quality guides and articles. We're going to keep up with AI as it evolves. We're going to keep explaining complex things in ways that actually make sense.

The field moves fast. Gemini gets faster. Claude gets smarter. New tools launch every week. And we'll be here, helping you make sense of it all.

Thank You

I want to say it plainly: Thank you.

Thank you for visiting. Thank you for reading. Thank you for sharing these sites with others who might find them helpful. Thank you for the emails where you tell me what topics matter to you. Thank you for trusting us.

This work matters to me because it matters to you. Every single one of you who's clicked a link, scrolled through an article, or bookmarked a guide.

We're aiming for a million next. But honestly, we're just grateful to be here with you right now.

Here's to learning together.

— Masaki Hirokawa Founder, Dolice Labs Claude Lab / Gemini Lab / Rork Lab / Antigravity Lab