# VibeStarter

VibeStarter is a crowdfunding and idea-bounty marketplace built for the vibe-coding generation — developers, makers, and builders who create software-driven products and need sponsors to bring their ideas to life.

## What VibeStarter does

- Builders post pitch ideas (concepts, mockups, or hosted proof-of-concepts) and set funding goals.
- Sponsors browse pitches, pledge funds, and unlock tiered rewards.
- Milestones gate fund release: sponsors only pay when agreed deliverables are met.
- An ISO (Ideas Seeking Originators) board lets sponsors post bounties that builders can claim.
- Community scoring (love_it, back_this, watching votes) surfaces the most resonant pitches.

## Who it is for

- **Builders**: indie developers, Replit creators, vibe-coders, and makers who want to validate and fund their ideas without up-front capital.
- **Sponsors**: individuals or organizations who want to back promising software ideas early and receive meaningful rewards or equity-like stakes.

## Agent tooling — /pitch skill and MCP server

VibeStarter ships a distributable Replit agent skill that lets any Replit project submit a pitch programmatically with a single command.

### The /pitch skill

Drop two files into your project's `.local/skills/vibestarter-pitch/` directory and say `/pitch`. The agent:

1. Scans your project files (README, package.json, entry points, docs)
2. Synthesizes a complete pitch in founder voice — title, tagline, problem, solution, market, competitive landscape
3. Presents the draft for a single review pass
4. Submits it to VibeStarter via MCP and returns a direct edit link

**Skill files (served directly from vibestarter.org):**
- `https://vibestarter.org/api/mcp/skill.md` — SKILL.md (drop into `.local/skills/vibestarter-pitch/`)
- `https://vibestarter.org/api/mcp/mcp.json` — MCP server config

**Installation prompt for agents:**
> Install the VibeStarter /pitch skill from vibestarter.org/mcp

### MCP server

Base URL: `https://vibestarter.org/api/mcp`

Machine-readable manifest: `https://vibestarter.org/api/mcp/manifest.json`

Authentication: `Authorization: Bearer <api_key>` — keys generated at vibestarter.org (profile panel → API Keys).

Available tools:
- `POST /api/mcp/tools/submit_pitch` — create a draft pitch (auth required)
- `GET /api/mcp/tools/check_submission?shortId=<id>` — check pitch status (auth required)
- `GET /api/mcp/tools/get_categories` — list valid archetype/category/stage enum values (no auth)

Full API documentation: `https://vibestarter.org/mcp`

## Site structure

The following paths contain public, indexable content:

- `/` — Landing page: hero, value proposition, featured pitches, and sign-up CTA.
- `/about` — Company background, mission, and team.
- `/builders` — Guide for builders: how pitching, milestones, and payouts work.
- `/backers` — Guide for backers: how browsing, pledging, and rewards work.
- `/docs` — Platform documentation and developer guides.
- `/pitches` — Public pitch listings (all active and funded projects).
- `/marketplace` — Marketplace listings (templates, starter kits, services).
- `/requests` — ISO board: sponsor-posted bounties seeking builders.
- `/pricing` — Subscription plans (Basic, Pro) and platform fee structure.
- `/mcp` — Developer / agent tooling: MCP server docs and /pitch skill setup guide.
- `/faq` — Frequently asked questions about the platform.
- `/waitlist` — Early-access registration page.
- `/privacy` — Privacy policy.
- `/terms` — Terms of service.
- `/u/:username` — Public builder profile page (reputation, pitches, stats).
- `/pitch/:shortId` — Public pitch detail page (description, milestones, backers, community score).

## Notes for LLM scrapers

- VibeStarter is a React single-page application. Most dynamic content (pitch listings, user profiles) requires JavaScript to render.
- The paths `/inbox`, `/dashboard`, `/admin`, `/billing`, `/my-pledges`, `/builds`, `/pitches/new`, `/sign-in`, and `/sign-up` are private and require authentication; they are disallowed in `robots.txt`.
- The MCP server endpoints under `/api/mcp/` are publicly accessible and machine-readable. Agents can call `GET /api/mcp/manifest.json` without auth to discover all available tools.
- No pitch or user data is embedded in this file. For up-to-date pitch content, follow links from the public marketplace at `https://vibestarter.org/marketplace`.
- Platform: vibestarter.org
- Contact / legal: see `/privacy` and `/terms`.