solo-founder-superpowers

solo-founder-superpowers

Complete software development lifecycle skills optimized for non-technical founders building SaaS applications with AI tools (Lovable, Replit, Claude Code).

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Solo Founder Superpowers is a comprehensive guide for non-technical founders building SaaS products with AI tools. It covers 43 expert skills across various aspects of planning, building, launching, and growing a software business. The repository provides actionable guides, checklists, and copy-paste prompts to assist founders in their entrepreneurial journey. Skills range from development and technical aspects to design, SEO, growth marketing, strategy, business operations, and more. The tool aims to empower solo founders with the necessary knowledge and resources to succeed in the competitive tech industry.

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Solo Founder Superpowers

43 expert skills for non-technical founders building SaaS with AI tools (Claude Code, Lovable, Replit, Cursor).

Covers the full lifecycle of planning, building, launching, and growing a software business — actionable guides, checklists, and copy-paste prompts.

Installation

Note: Installation differs by platform. Claude Code or Cursor have built-in plugin marketplaces. Codex and OpenCode require manual setup.

Claude Code (via Plugin Marketplace)

In Claude Code, register the marketplace first:

/plugin marketplace add whawkinsiv/solo-founder-superpowers

Then install the plugin from this marketplace:

/plugin install solo-founder-superpowers@solo-founder-superpowers-marketplace

Cursor (via Plugin Marketplace)

In Cursor Agent chat, install from marketplace:

/plugin-add solo-founder-superpowers

Verify Installation

Start a new session in your chosen platform and ask for something that should trigger a skill (for example, "help me validate this idea" or "help me plan this feature"). The agent should automatically invoke the relevant solo-founder-superpowers skill.

What's Inside

Development & Technical (10 skills)

Skill What It Covers
build AI-assisted dev workflows, tool selection (Claude Code, Lovable, Replit, Cursor)
database Data modeling, schemas, relationships, Supabase/Firebase/Airtable setup
integrations APIs, webhooks, Zapier/Make, connecting third-party services
ai-features Adding AI/LLM capabilities to your product, cost management
deploy Hosting selection, custom domains, environment variables, going live
secure Security checklists, OWASP Top 10, auth and data protection
test Test scenarios, edge cases, cross-browser testing
debug Systematic debugging, error interpretation, diagnostics
optimize Speed, code, database, and dependency optimization
monitor Production monitoring, error alerts, incident response

Design & UX (5 skills)

Skill What It Covers
design Design systems, UI patterns, visual hierarchy, components, mobile-first
brand Brand identity, color palettes, typography, logos, design tokens
navigation App navigation, content hierarchy, menus, findability
onboarding Onboarding flows, aha moments, activation rates, first-run UX
accessibility WCAG compliance, ARIA, screen readers, keyboard navigation

SEO & Content (4 skills)

Skill What It Covers
seo Keyword research, content calendars, on-page optimization
technical-seo SEO audits, Core Web Vitals, GEO for AI search engines
content Content strategy, build in public, audience building, distribution
copywriting Headlines, CTAs, button text, error messages, UI copy

Growth & Marketing (9 skills)

Skill What It Covers
launch Product Hunt, waitlists, beta programs, GTM sequencing
landing-page Page structure, above-the-fold copy, conversion elements
growth Product-led growth, viral loops, activation metrics, referrals
conversion Funnel analysis, friction reduction, A/B testing
email Email sequences, onboarding drips, behavioral triggers
ads Google Ads, ad copy, keyword selection, CAC/LTV optimization
sales Cold outreach, prospect lists, landing the first 100 customers
social-media Platform-specific tactics: Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Reddit, short-form video
community Discord/Slack communities, user forums, community-led growth

Strategy & Planning (8 skills)

Skill What It Covers
plan Turn ideas into buildable specs, MVPs, feature requirements
validate Pre-build validation: smoke tests, fake door tests, concierge MVPs
customer-research User interviews, JTBD framework, behavioral personas
market-research Market sizing, competitor analysis, TAM/SAM/SOM
pricing Pricing tiers, value metrics, psychology, monetization
prioritize Feature prioritization, roadmaps, RICE scoring, MVP definition
feedback Post-launch feedback collection, NPS, feature requests
analytics Event tracking, funnels, key metrics, data quality

Business Operations (7 skills)

Skill What It Covers
legal Entity formation, ToS, Privacy Policy, compliance
finances Financial models, unit economics, MRR/ARR/churn, burn rate
accounting Bookkeeping, expense tracking, quarterly taxes, invoicing
payments Stripe setup, subscriptions, billing, tax collection
hiring Developer sourcing, vetting contractors, briefs, management
support Help docs, knowledge bases, self-serve support
retention Churn prevention, win-back campaigns, expansion revenue

Commands

Command What It Does
improve-prompt Transforms vague coding requests into detailed, specific prompts

How to Use

Skills are invoked automatically when Claude Code detects a relevant request, or manually:

/solo-founder-superpowers:plan
/solo-founder-superpowers:launch
/solo-founder-superpowers:payments

Recommended workflow for a new product

1. Validate   — validate, customer-research, market-research
2. Plan       — plan, prioritize, pricing, finances
3. Design     — design, brand, navigation
4. Build      — build, database, integrations, secure, test, debug
5. Deploy     — deploy, payments
6. Launch     — launch, landing-page, copywriting
7. Grow       — growth, content, seo, email, ads, social-media
8. Retain     — onboarding, retention, support, feedback
9. Scale      — optimize, monitor, analytics, ai-features, hiring

Design Philosophy

These skills assume Claude's intelligence — they focus on:

  • Non-technical founder perspective and common mistakes
  • Tool selection criteria (when to use Lovable vs Claude Code vs Replit)
  • Actionable checklists and "Tell AI:" copy-paste prompts
  • What's out of scope (preventing premature optimization)
  • Concise, actionable content that avoids explaining concepts Claude already knows

Author

Will Hawkins (@whawkinsiv)

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