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Cursor
AI-first code editor with deep codebase indexing and multi-file editing capabilities.
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The practical AI stack for indie hackers. Find the right tool for the job, understand the tradeoffs, and keep building.
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The founder's stack
FIELD GUIDE / 01Start with the decision you need to make. Explore a small set of tools with clear context.
Understand demandSurveys & product analytics
01Build your first versionCode, UI & backend
02Find your audienceSearch, launch & email
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Make the next decision, not every decision.
Find tools by the stage you are in. Each listing focuses on the job it does, who it fits, and where to check the source.
01 / THE WORK
Validate the idea
Get a clear signal before you commit months to the build.
Tally · PostHogExplore tools 02 / THE WORKBuild the product
Choose the coding, interface, and backend tools that fit a small team.
Cursor · v0 · SupabaseExplore tools 03 / THE WORKLaunch the product
Check hosting and customer email before opening the product to users.
Vercel · Resend · PostmarkExplore toolsFrom the directory
A few tools worth knowing.
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Supabase
Open-source PostgreSQL backend suite offering managed auth, database, realtime, and storage.
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Resend
Developer-first email API built for building and sending emails using React components.
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DeepSEO Agent
Autonomous Google SERP research and programmatic SEO article writer with JSON-LD schemas.
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Two tools. One practical decision.
Choose an editor, MVP builder or backend around the work you need to do. Our guides compare documented capabilities and cost boundaries, then suggest a small evaluation before you commit.
Cursor vs Claude CodeMaintain an existing repository with an AI coding assistant.Read the comparison →v0 vs LovableChoose an MVP builder based on the stack and developer handoff.Read the comparison →Bolt vs LovableValidate a browser-built MVP and prepare a maintainable developer handoff.Read the comparison →Supabase vs FirebaseChoose a backend data model and operating budget for a small SaaS.Read the comparison →
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DeepSEO Agent
Research and long-form content workflow for technical search.
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Our own tool, held to the same standard.
DeepSEO Agent is our research and writing workflow. Its listing explains the intended use, known limits, and how its credit model works. New purchases and generation are paused during this directory release.
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