| Hey HN I’ve been building a small tool called *Validationly*. It's designed to help founders and indie hackers validate their startup ideas before writing a single line of code — by checking what the internet is already saying. The concept is simple:
You type in your idea (e.g. “AI meeting assistant”) and Validationly pulls related signals from *Reddit*, *Twitter*, and *LinkedIn*, then analyzes the volume and tone to generate a *“validation score.”* You also get a quick snapshot of trending discussions, pain points, and real user language around the idea. What makes it useful:
- No more guessing if your idea is “worth building”
- Helps avoid the build trap before you spend weeks coding
- Bonus: It even drafts a *tweet* and a *Reddit post* based on your idea — ready to share for feedback I built this after running into the same loop: idea → excitement → build → launch → silence. So instead, I wanted a way to quickly test if anyone was already talking about a space — and if there’s real demand. Live here: [https://validationly.com](https://validationly.com) (no login needed)
Ideal for: indie makers, early-stage founders, solo builders Still in early stages, looking for *feedback, brutal honesty, or ideas* on what you'd want next. Thanks for checking it out!
– Built by a no-code maker who prefers flow over friction |