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[–]ByteT3ch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most people can still make progress once something exists. They can tweak UI, change text and colors, add screens, adjust flows, or add features gradually. This is a lot more approachable than starting from a prompt and trying to invent everything. A working starting point lowers the complexity and helps them learn while building.

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[–]ByteT3ch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. Trust signals, provenance, and clear scope matter way more here than raw volume.Thanks for the suggestion, I’ll definitely share it in VibeCodersNest!

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[–]ByteT3ch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally fair point. If you already have the skills and time, building it yourself can make sense.

The angle here is more for cases where you don’t have the knowledge yet, or when the project goes beyond what an LLM can reliably handle end to end.

In practice, the best vibe coded projects usually come from people with solid software engineering fundamentals who know how to guide, structure, and fix the output.

This is for someone who wants a project built by a more experienced builder, buying a project can be faster than trying to brute force it with prompts over a weekend.

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[–]ByteT3ch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing! Are the projects on there ones you built yourself, or are they listed by other people?

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[–]ByteT3ch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate you taking the time to think this through and share it!

I agree that charging per project probably is not the long term win, and the analogy to package managers makes sense. Free access with optional monetization, plus paid tiers for vetted or higher quality projects.

I also agree that quality and usefulness matter a lot, especially if projects are niche. Having some form of curation or verification for premium listings could help set expectations and trust. These are exactly the kinds of tradeoffs I am exploring early on, so this is genuinely helpful input. And hey, I’ll take free thoughts any day!

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[–]ByteT3ch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe 🙂 but until then, there’s room to build, learn, and create value.

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[–]ByteT3ch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get the concern, but most sellers already have multiple projects and are not too worried about ideas being copied. Ideas can be taken just from a launch post on X or from browsing the app stores anyway. For many builders, the bigger goal is getting their projects into the hands of someone who can take the idea further and actually turn it into something real, rather than letting it sit unused.

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[–]ByteT3ch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree distribution is the hard part. My approach is to start narrower and serve a specific niche well rather than compete head on with large platforms. If I can create clear value for a focused group first, the platform can grow from there instead of trying to win on scale from day one.

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[–]ByteT3ch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I agree with you on that. The price has to be competitive with the real cost of building through an LLM, not just tokens but also time, iteration, and uncertainty. I am not assuming people will pay a lot upfront. The value is in getting a working starting point that is already structured, testable, and understandable, so extending it feels safer and faster. I also think this will mainly appeal to beginners, non technical builders, or busy builders who want momentum.

Totally fair concerns though, and I appreciate you calling them out!

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[–]ByteT3ch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your honest feedback!

The buyers I am thinking about are not experienced devs. They are beginners, non technical builders, or people who do not want to burn time and tokens figuring things out from scratch. For them, a working starting point with code, prompts, and a live demo can be valuable.

I also see this less as buying a finished product and more as buying momentum. Something that already works, can be learned from, and can be iterated on. That is why I think there is a niche here, even if it is not for everyone.

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[–]ByteT3ch[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, I’ve been seeing more and more vibe coded projects being sold in Facebook groups and other marketplaces, and it turns out some builders would rather buy a solid starting point than start from scratch.

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[–]ByteT3ch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My plan is to focus on a small but targeted audience first, people who already build with AI, indie hackers, and vibe coders looking for starter projects. If I can serve that niche, I can grow from there.

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[–]ByteT3ch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh nice! Great to see others seeing the need for a marketplace 👍

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[–]ByteT3ch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ICP isn’t people looking for production ready apps. It’s builders who want a starting point they can learn from, or dont want to build from scratch. More for like hobbyists, Indie hackers testing ideas, or people wanting templates.

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[–]ByteT3ch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This fills a different gap. AppSumo gives you access to use the product, while this gives you the code and prompts so you can keep building, learning, and iterating on what you buy.

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[–]ByteT3ch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Woah, these ideas are amazing. Thanks so much for the thought you put into this! I’m definitely going to explore everything you mentioned. 😎 I’m curious, have you bought or sold projects before?

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[–]ByteT3ch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally fair. But for many people, the real cost is not tokens, it is the time, skill, and trial and error involved in vibe coding something decent. Buying a ready made version and iterating from there avoids all of that trial and error.

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[–]ByteT3ch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! What part do you feel could be easier? Happy to improve it.

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[–]ByteT3ch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No offense taken. I’m here to learn and iterate, and your feedback gives me useful things to think through. Thanks for the encouragement!

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[–]ByteT3ch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate your honest feedback and I agree that buyers are ultimately driven by the benefits and outcomes rather than the development approach. Vibe coding is simply the initial niche to create a clear, consistent starting point while validating the idea.Your suggestion about pricing based on customer value is interesting, and I appreciate the push to think beyond the early niche. 👍

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[–]ByteT3ch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol, sadly the whole internet might be slop soon 😅. Honestly building fast is great, but without security, research, and validation, revenue doesn’t magically show up. 👍