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Ship a tiny SaaS for real people with real problems

LaunchCtrl scans Reddit for real problems, finds the people behind them, and gives you Cursor ready build prompts so you can ship a small MVP quickly.
For indie hackers and solo builders who want to ship, not collect ideas.
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HOW IT WORKS (WITH EXAMPLE)

From Reddit complaint to tiny MVP in three steps

  1. Scan Reddit for real problems LaunchCtrl surfaces posts from people who are stuck or frustrated.
    Example▾
    Example

    Distress signal

    Fromr/sidehustle—Two Reddit user comments on a thread about using podcasting as a side hustle.
    “Creating content plus recording is exhausting… add the marketing side so people actually listen, and it’s a whole other job.” — Reddit User 1
    “I have 2 listeners and I’m pretty sure they’re both family checking on my sanity.” — Reddit User 2
  2. Start simple conversations Use problem-first templates to talk to them without pitching.
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    Example

    Uncover the pain

    OverReddit DMs—A LaunchCtrl builder asked a simple, problem‑first question; one Reddit user replied.
    “What feels like your biggest struggle with podcasting?” — LaunchCtrl User
    “Sometimes I think the problem is my lack of co-host. Instead of a conversation taking place, it comes off as just a person rambling.” — Reddit User 2
  3. Ship a tiny MVP Turn early conversations into a lightweight experiment with copy-paste Cursor prompts.
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    Example

    From signal → hypothesis → first build

    • What we noticed: In a few short conversations, solo podcasters described moments where they would stall, ramble, or lose momentum mid‑recording.
    • Our working hypothesis: The problem might not be podcasting tools. It may be the lack of gentle prompts that help keep a natural flow when someone gets stuck.
    • What we built: A bare‑bones session where a podcaster pastes short transcript snippets and receives simple follow‑up prompts to continue the discussion.
    • How it was built: We used LaunchCtrl’s build prompts to scaffold the smallest useful version of the idea, then made manual adjustments to prepare it for early user feedback.
    Tiny MVP snapshot from the walkthrough example

WHY THIS WORKS

Real people

Every mission starts with someone who already showed the problem in public.

Conversations before code

Understand the problem in their words before you build.

Small builds and fast feedback

Ship a tiny version one, show it to the same people, and learn quickly.
Start your first mission

FOR BUILDERS

For builders who want momentum, not more ideas

If you can poke at code or AI tools, LaunchCtrl gives you a simple path from problem to conversation to MVP so you know what to build and why.

FEELS LIKE HOME IF YOU ARE

  • Ready to build something real, even if you're new
  • Comfortable hacking together ideas with AI tools
  • Looking for a repeatable way to find real users

PROBABLY TIRED OF

  • Finishing a build only to realize nobody uses it
  • Hunting for traction with no actual conversations
  • Losing momentum because your launch wasn't successful

INSIDE THE COCKPIT

A simple interface for running missions

Scanner

Fresh Reddit problems filtered to your interests.

Mission log

Notes, status, and next steps for each mission.

Comms terminal

Your outreach and replies in one place.

Build bay

Cursor ready build prompts and a tight scope checklist.

Captain’s log

A history of what you shipped and what moved.

PRICING

Pricing that encourages action

Free trial

7 days of full access. Enough to run a real mission.

Standard

$19 / month

For builders who want ongoing missions, DM queues, and build prompts.

Cancel any time. Keep anything you built. LaunchCtrl is for builders who want to ship something real.

FAQ

Do I need to be a developer to use LaunchCtrl?
You should be comfortable either writing basic code or using tools like Cursor or Claude to build. LaunchCtrl is not a no code builder. It is a workflow that keeps you pointed at the right problem and a small, testable solution.
Which subreddits does LaunchCtrl support?
You can start with popular builder friendly communities like micro SaaS, side projects, and similar spaces. You choose the subreddits, LaunchCtrl does the scanning.
Is this a game or a serious tool?
The interface is styled like a small space rescue game because it makes the work more fun. Underneath, it is a straightforward pipeline from distressed Reddit posts to conversations to a shipped MVP.
How many missions can I run at once?
Enough to keep you busy without overwhelming you. Most people will get the most value by focusing on one or two missions until they either ship something or decide to kill it.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. If you cancel, you keep your notes and whatever you already built. You just lose access to new scans and new missions.

Ready to run your first mission?

If you are serious about shipping a small product and talking to real users, LaunchCtrl gives you a clear path from Reddit complaint to tiny MVP. No idea hunting, no vague frameworks, just missions.

Start your first mission