Solo setup
10 Tools Every Indie Hacker Should Know
A curated list of essential tools that help solo builders ship faster, work smarter, and scale efficiently, without breaking the bank.
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Everything for solo builders
Build with leverage as a team of one.
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Staying focused when everything is on you
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Avoiding burnout while building and learning
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Keeping momentum without a team
The Real Challenges
- !Staying focused when everything is on you
- !Avoiding burnout while building and learning
- !Keeping momentum without a team
What you'll find here
- ✓Simple systems to prioritize and execute
- ✓Curated tool stacks and workflows that save time
- ✓Lightweight habits for consistency and follow-through
Curated Content
Focused guides for builders
Start here for the fundamentals, then build momentum with practical systems you can apply this week.
Start Here: Solo Setup
A quick, high-leverage sequence to get your solo setup moving.
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5 Workflows Every Solo Builder Should Automate Today
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Automating Your Solo Dev Workflow (Without Losing Your Mind)
Stop doing the same tasks manually. Learn how to automate your development workflow so you can focus on building, not babysitting processes.
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Legal & Entity Setup•9 min read
How to Choose a Business Entity as a Solo (and Set Up the Basics)
A practical entity comparison for solos: sole prop vs LLC vs S-corp election, plus a decision framework and step-by-step setup checklist.
Legal & Entity Setup•5 min read
Common Legal Mistakes Solos Make (and How to Avoid Them)
The most common legal mistakes solo operators make: scope ambiguity, bad IP terms, messy finances, and missing policies, plus simple fixes.
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Contract Basics for Solos (Templates, Must-Haves, and Red Flags)
A practical contract stack for solo operators: MSA vs SOW, must-have clauses, and simple templates to reduce risk without lawyering yourself to death.
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What You Can DIY vs Hire (Legal Edition) for Solo Businesses
A practical breakdown of what solos can handle themselves vs when to hire a lawyer or tax pro, organized by risk, cost, and complexity.
Money (Banking, Bookkeeping, Taxes)•13 min read
Runway Math for Your First 90 Days: Plan Your Solo Cash Flow
Stop guessing about money. Calculate your runway, model cash flow scenarios, and make realistic revenue plans for your first quarter as a solo.
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