I ve been exploring MCP, an open standard from @Anthropic that aims to simplify AI integrations.
In theory, this should make it easier to connect AI with databases, task managers, or even development tools. But I m curious to know how well it actually works in practice.
We always hear about the big, popular productivity tools but I m more interested in the quiet game-changers. The tools that aren t in every headline but made a huge difference in how you work or build.
Over the past year, while building AppWhiz (a no-code platform to help anyone build production-ready mobile apps without coding), we kept encountering the same patterns while speaking with founders, creators, and small business owners.
Tons of people have app ideas for loyalty programs, community apps, digital catalogs, personal projects... Very few go from idea working app App Store / Play Store ready.
Why? Some reasons we've heard (and felt ourselves!):
"I don't know how to code."
"Hiring developers is too expensive."
"No-code tools are either too limited or don't make production-level apps."
"Compliance, privacy, and store guidelines sound overwhelming."
Entrepreneurs tend to meet a ton of people and due to the sheer volume of connections made, it's common to forget the details around certain connections. So I've heard a tool to better organize the contacts would be super helpful.
What tool(s) do you find the most useful when expanding your network? What tools would you like to see developed?
We're at a point in our startup where we need to do cold emails. The problem is, who, who do I send it to? How do I find these people? I want to be quite specific. Yesterday we sat down for hours researching a law firm, figuring out what they do and who to contact that would be most appropriate. We then wrote the email. Had it reviewed again tomorrow, made another edit and then finally sent it.
I've heard YC talks and one of them mentioned only 2% of companies actually willing to work with a startup. I want to get at this number to make it effective.
Currently we are running google ads and started with reddit too. There are reddit communities that would exactly make sense to interact with but building Karma is a full time job. Ads it is there.
I need to post more in Slack and Discord communities. They allow promotion is certain threads. Make it very easy for us to be relevant and respectful.
I'm doing some research into the pain points that low-code/no-code and "vibe coders" run into when building projects -- whether it's for clients, side hustles, or startup ideas.
I'm especially curious about this moment: You ve got 80% of the idea working, but something breaks or doesn t connect the way it s supposed to and suddenly you re spending hours debugging a workflow, browsing forums, or googling a fix that might not exist.
We all know the classic ways to brainstorm startup ideas scratching your own itch, spotting market gaps, or improving on an existing product. But sometimes, the best ideas come from unexpected places.
The world has changed rapidly over the past two decades with the internet, new technologies and the accelerated transfer of information.
Anyone not actively working online or in IT may have trouble keeping up with these "tech trends." This is especially true for older generations who did not have the opportunity to grow up with computers as it is today.
Like many here, I'm constantly experimenting with AI tools in my workflow. They're incredible for generating ideas, drafting content, coding snippets, etc. the efficiency gains are undeniable.
But I've been thinking about the deeper integration. Beyond using AI for specific outputs, how is it really changing your core process for creating something significant or achieving substantial growth?
What s really standing between you and your dream of becoming a SaaS entrepreneur? Is it coding? Funding? A mountain of confusion? Let s be real sometimes the biggest obstacle is just overthinking. Drop your worries (and your excuses) in the comments let s talk openly. Maybe the next big SaaS success story starts right here.
Today, traditional engineering interviews often revolve around DSA (Data Structures and Algorithms). And while DSA tests analytical rigor, it also wires thinking into strict, logical frames.
Creativity lives outside those frames. Problem-solving and creating experiences are two entirely different games. And sometimes, forcing a purely analytical mindset can quietly erode creative instincts the very instincts vibe coders thrive on.
Which raises a bigger question:
Is the future of technology moving into the hands of more imaginative, creative builders rather than traditional analytical problem-solvers?
Lately, I ve been reflecting on the quiet fear that, as AI tools become better at creating art, writing, and design, creativity itself might lose its meaning.
It feels like a valid concern because:
AI can produce beautiful art and music faster than a human ever could,
Many creative fields are shifting from original creation to "curating" or "editing" AI outputs,
Instant generation often replaces slow, imperfect human exploration,
Younger generations are growing up with AI co-creation as the norm, not the exception.
I wonder: Will true creativity still matter when "good enough" is instantly available?
A few days ago, I listened to a Czech video cast where the idea was that in a few years, the teaching position will lose its relevance.
This seems like a quite realistic prognosis to me, because:
The teaching position is not particularly valued,
AI knows more information than a teacher,
AI does not sharply confront the user, which encourages people to ask questions and think critically (this can sometimes not be said about the school system)
More and more young people prefer to communicate with Chatgpt than with an "educational authority"
Is there a way I can chat with an LLM that has my entire codebase while I am away from my dev system? Reason I ask, I have a manual labor job while I develop Meadow Mentor on my nights and weekends. When I m at work I do most of my thinking and planning for the work I do at home on my dev system. Sometimes while at work I d like to chat w a coding LLM to explore design, architecture, etc so that when I get home I m more efficient w my time. Is this where my own private MCP server can be helpful? Any other easy to implement solutions?
