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
Codex (Manual Setup)
Codex discovers skills from .agents/skills/ directories. Clone this repo into your project:
git clone https://github.com/whawkinsiv/solo-founder-superpowers.git .agents/skills/solo-founder-superpowers
Or install a single skill using the built-in skill installer:
$skill-installer install https://github.com/whawkinsiv/solo-founder-superpowers/tree/main/skills/build
Restart Codex after installing. Invoke skills with $skill-name or let Codex select them automatically.
OpenCode (Manual Setup)
OpenCode discovers skills from .opencode/skills/, ~/.config/opencode/skills/, or ~/.agents/skills/. Clone into any of these locations:
git clone https://github.com/whawkinsiv/solo-founder-superpowers.git .opencode/skills/solo-founder-superpowers
Skills are loaded on-demand — OpenCode will show available skills and load them when relevant.
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)
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