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I Made Cursor.ai for the Browser
Hacker NewsI Made Cursor.ai for the Browser
Hi HN, I built Sophon, a chrome extension that allows you to chat with tabs. Here's a write up I did reflecting on my build process. https://open.substack.com/pub/retconnedone/p/my-journey-to-b... Would love to hear your thoughts!
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Product HuntOn track for Day 1 leaderboard · Strong signals: cursor, open · Missing: mac, agents, macos86%86% predicted probability of success on Product Hunt, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
best fitHighest predicted score across all platforms for this description.
TrustMRRLess likely to generate early MRR · Missing: mobile apps, ios, personal50%50% predicted probability of success on TrustMRR, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
AppSumoMay struggle as an AppSumo deal · Missing: plus, platform, intuitive47%47% predicted probability of success on AppSumo, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
Indie HackersIH features products with proven revenue · Missing: supports, reddit linkedin, podcasting46%46% predicted probability of success on Indie Hackers, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
Hacker NewsMay not resonate with HN audience · Strong signals: io · Missing: https docs, excited, just released45%45% predicted probability of success on Hacker News, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
nativeThis product was originally launched on this platform.
Acquire.comPre-revenue stage for this audience · Missing: arr, mrr, revenue18%18% predicted probability of success on Acquire.com, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
BetaListMay not resonate with beta-testers · Strong signals: chat · Missing: web3, crypto, cryptocurrency2%2% predicted probability of success on BetaList, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
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