SHIM

SHIM

Indie Hackers

Secure AI Gateway

Why am I building SHIM? Because I got burned. I was building AI-powered apps — the kind where real users type real things into a chatbot. Names, emails, h

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1followers
$10MRR/mo
Made the leaderboard

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Indie HackersFits the IH revenue-focused audience · Missing: supports, reddit linkedin, podcasting
51%51% predicted probability of success on Indie Hackers, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
nativeThis product was originally launched on this platform.
TrustMRRLess likely to generate early MRR · Strong signals: apps, users, way · Missing: mobile apps, ios, personal
49%49% predicted probability of success on TrustMRR, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
Product HuntUnlikely to reach the leaderboard · Strong signals: apps, user, email · Missing: mac, agents, macos
47%47% predicted probability of success on Product Hunt, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
Hacker NewsMay not resonate with HN audience · Missing: https docs, excited, just released
37%37% predicted probability of success on Hacker News, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
AppSumoMay struggle as an AppSumo deal · Strong signals: users · Missing: plus, platform, intuitive
35%35% predicted probability of success on AppSumo, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
Acquire.comPre-revenue stage for this audience · Missing: arr, mrr, revenue
20%20% 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, cryptocurrency
17%17% predicted probability of success on BetaList, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

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