Seed Helper
v2.10.7Tournament Seeding & Management Desktop App
Electron Desktop Application
Seed Helper - Bracket View
Seed Helper - Events Manager
About Seed Helper
Seed Helper is an Electron-based desktop application designed for esports tournament organizers. It provides comprehensive tools for player management, intelligent seeding algorithms, bracket visualization, and seamless platform integration with start.gg.
The app solves a common problem for tournament organizers: manually seeding brackets is time-consuming and error-prone. Seed Helper automates this process by analyzing player rankings and historical performance data, then applying precise seeding algorithms to generate fair and competitive brackets.
Used weekly by tournament organizers since June 2023, Seed Helper has processed hundreds of events with thousands of players, becoming an essential tool for the competitive gaming community.
Tech Stack
Electron
Framework
React
Frontend
TypeScript
Language
Tailwind CSS
Styling
SQLite
Database
Vite
Build
Start.gg API
Integration
Key Features
Platform Integration
Import tournaments directly from start.gg with OAuth authentication. Also supports Battlefy and Challonge.
Bracket Visualization
Interactive bracket display with round filtering, winners/losers navigation, and real-time match updates.
Player & Team Management
Manage players and teams with CSV import/export, standings tracking, and detailed profiles.
Auto-Seeding Algorithm
Intelligent seeding based on historical rankings and performance data across events.
Analytics & Stats
Track player leaderboards, event statistics, series trends, and engagement metrics.
Local Database
SQLite-powered local storage with automatic migrations, no cloud dependency required.
Demo Video
Showcasing event importing, team management, and the precise seeding algorithm
2+
Years Active
Weekly
Usage
100+
Events Seeded
1000+
Players Managed
Technical Highlights
Architecture
- •Electron main process handles database and auth
- •React renderer with Tailwind CSS styling
- •IPC bridge for secure frontend-backend communication
- •SQLite with automatic schema migrations
Authentication
- •OAuth integration with start.gg
- •Persistent token storage with 7-day auto-login
- •Secure API key management
- •Multi-platform support (Battlefy, Challonge)