Core stack
Use Cursor as the editor and build driver. Add Claude when you need product thinking, docs, or debugging explanations.
Repository habits
Create a README, keep tasks small, use Git before risky changes, and define done before asking for implementation.
Hardware lane
A solo founder stack benefits from one reliable laptop, a second screen, a keyboard, and enough RAM. Hardware pages monetize this without distracting from the Cursor offer.
First project rule
Build a landing page, waitlist, internal tool, or single-feature prototype. Do not start with the entire company platform.
FAQ
What should a solo founder buy first?
Buy the tool that removes the current bottleneck. If the bottleneck is coding, Cursor comes first.
When does Claude matter?
When unclear thinking is causing bad implementation prompts.
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