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Build a complete app MVP from no idea to working product

Solo founders and developers who want to rapidly prototype business ideas

45-60 minutes

What Success Looks Like

Working MVP with onboarding flow, core features, marketing plan, and first users identified

Steps to Execute

1

Use Idea Browser to find trending, low-competition opportunities

2

Select idea in domain you personally understand and care about

3

Use ChatGPT with custom prompt to generate 3 specific app concepts

4

Refine chosen concept and create detailed PRD in markdown

5

Use Codex locally to build MVP while cloud agents work on marketing/product plans

6

Debug and test the working application

7

Launch organic marketing on social platforms to find beta users

Checklist

PRD created in markdown format for AI agents
Local development environment set up with Codex
Cloud agents assigned to marketing, product, and research tasks
MVP tested and working with core user flow
Social media post drafted for user acquisition
Beta tester outreach plan ready

Inputs Needed

  • Idea Browser account
  • ChatGPT Plus subscription
  • Visual Studio Code with Codex plugin
  • Basic development environment knowledge

Outputs

  • Working web application MVP
  • Marketing plan and positioning
  • Product roadmap for future development
  • User acquisition strategy

Example

Building a wellness habit tracker app from trend identification through working MVP with user onboarding in under an hour

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