Create alpha release of Hitchhiker

Problem/Motivation

Need alpha version so people will start trying it out.

Proposed resolution

Finish any major things that are needed before alpha version (create additional ticket for that).

Remaining tasks

1. Create list of remaining items before alpha can be made
2. Finish remaining items
3. Create alpha version

User interface changes

n/a

API changes

n/a

Data model changes

n/a