1 pointby niqhtcrawler2 days ago1 comment
  • niqhtcrawler2 days ago
    Launching my first product today and would love this community's thoughts. Background: I'm 17, been coding for a while, and kept running into the same problem: I wanted AI features in my apps but didn't want to pay OpenAI's API fees or build a backend just to hide my keys. What I built: Scaffold - a no-code tool that lets you create custom AI tools and embed them anywhere. Think Typeform but for AI prompts. The flow:

    Build a form (fields like "topic", "budget", whatever) Write a prompt template using {{field_name}} variables Get an embed code, paste it into your site Users fill the form → get a ChatGPT prompt → send it and get AI responses

    Why it's free: I generate the prompt, users send it to ChatGPT themselves. No API costs for me = no costs for you. Always free. Who it's for:

    Indie devs adding AI to side projects Freelancers who want AI features for clients without the overhead Small SaaS adding AI functionality fast

    What you can build:

    AI content generators (blog posts, emails, descriptions) Smart chatbots with context (menu bots, FAQs, tutors) Custom AI tools for your specific use case

    Current status: Soft launched with 2 beta users (me and a friend lol). Building in public, taking all feedback seriously. Features:

    Tutorial system (because I know this is kinda unique and might be confusing) Built-in help bot to explain things Form customization (colors, fonts, themes)

    Tech stack: Next.js, Supabase, Vercel, TailwindCSS Monetization: Free tier (5 apps, 5 tasks each) stays free forever. Will add a Pro tier later with A/B testing and advanced features, but core functionality stays free. Try it: scaffoldtool.vercel.app Would love feedback on:

    Is the value prop clear? Would you actually use this? What features would make it a no-brainer? Any similar tools I should know about?

    Thanks for reading! Happy to answer questions or dive into the technical details if anyone's curious.