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Potluck Planner

A sign up sheet for potlucks that makes sure you get more than just desserts.

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The idea

Hosts create a potluck with categories like mains, sides and drinks and set how many of each they need. Guests claim a slot and name their dish, with allergy labels. It is quick for clubs, churches and office parties.

Who it is for
Club organizers, faith groups and families hosting gatherings
How it makes money
Free, $3 per event to remove the limit and add reminders
Suggested stack
Next.js, MySQL, Tailwind, hosted on a small VPS
Launch cost
Under $100

Your first AI prompts

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PROMPT 1 OF 3

Build a web app called Potluck Planner. A host creates an event with name, date, location and categories with a target count each (mains 4, sides 6, desserts 3, drinks 3). No login needed for guests.

PROMPT 2 OF 3

The shared page shows each category with filled and open slots. Guests enter their name and dish, and tick allergen labels (nuts, dairy, gluten, vegetarian). Show a progress bar per category and highlight categories that are short.

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PROMPT 3 OF 3

Send guests an email reminder the day before. Give the host a printable table card sheet listing each dish and its allergen labels. Add Stripe for the per event upgrade.

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  2. 02Domain and nameBrainstorm a short name, check the .com, and register it.
  3. 03Trademark basicsSearch for conflicts before you fall in love with the name.
  4. 04AI build kickoffPaste the prompts below into Claude, Cursor or Lovable, one at a time.
  5. 05Server and hostingPick a host and have your AI walk you through setup.
  6. 06Backend and dataLogins, database and payments, one prompt at a time.
  7. 07Frontend and designScreens, colors and a simple logo that look professional.
  8. 08Go livePut it online, then submit to the App Store and Google Play if it is a mobile app.
  9. 09Marketing planLaunch posts, local outreach and your first 100 users.
  10. 10Launch and growShip it and add your live link to earn the Shipped badge.
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