Starter stack
No-Code MVP Stack
A focused stack for building the smallest useful version of an app with AI, then testing it before pretending it is production-ready.
Scope
ChatGPT or Claude
Define the user, promise, workflow, data model, and first test case before building.
View toolPrototype
Lovable or Bolt
Create the first working app prototype around one core workflow.
View toolUI
v0
Improve the interface, landing page, and component structure.
View toolCode help
Cursor or Windsurf
Review and debug code as the prototype becomes more serious.
View toolAutomation
Zapier or Make
Route forms, notifications, and handoffs after the core workflow works.
View toolHow to use this stack
- 1. Write the one-sentence promise and one user workflow.
- 2. Prototype only the core flow, not a full platform.
- 3. Add data, auth, and forms carefully, then test failure states.
- 4. Deploy a preview and share with a small group for feedback.
- 5. Improve from real signals before adding more features.
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