Finding people nearby for a shared activity
You enjoy a specific thing — chess, cycling, a particular book. Someone nearby is open to the same thing. Signal is the moment you find out.
Use cases
Signal is built around a specific shape of meeting: short, voluntary, in person, with someone you do not yet know. These are situations where it works.
Honest scenarios
Signal is built around a specific shape of meeting. These are scenarios where it works. They are not exhaustive, and they are not the only ones.
Letting nearby people know you are around
You are at a café, a coworking floor, a park. You signal a short intent. A neighbour who already has a session sees it and says hi.
Signaling availability temporarily
You have an open hour. You signal it. When the hour ends, the signal ends. There is no inbox waiting for you.
Local spontaneous coordination
A small community — a regulars table, a walking group, a study circle — can use it as a low-overhead way to ask "is anyone around right now?" without a group chat.