The author created TikStory, a free, browser-based tool for viewing and downloading public TikTok content anonymously. Users can paste a public TikTok username or profile URL to see active stories, recent videos, reposts, and profile details. TikStory also allows downloading stories, videos, and audio from public content. The tool prioritizes user privacy by not requiring a TikTok login, not storing search history, and not storing media. It specifically focuses on public accounts and supports creator removal requests. The project is built using Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS, and Cloudflare Workers for efficient, read-heavy operations and media proxying. TikStory is multilingual, supporting 13 languages with localized SEO to capture fragmented search intents. Key implementation decisions included preventing crawl traps, streaming media instead of storing it, clearly indicating private accounts, and using responsible product copy. The author learned that the success of such utility products lies in handling edge cases and building trust through clear communication and privacy assurances. Feedback is welcomed on clarity, landing page design, technical aspects, and potential browser extension versions.