How I Build and Launch Micro SaaS From Reddit Ideas
My 7-step process to turn Reddit problems into $1000+ MRR micro SaaS apps using Claude Code and Beag Boilerplate
One night, I was scrolling through Reddit with some popcorn. I noticed a lot of folks on /r/SaaS were frustrated—they couldn't set up logins or paywalls for their apps. I couldn't help but smile because I had a solution.
AI can help build apps super fast—almost like magic. But when it comes to logins and paywalls, things get tricky with databases and Stripe stuff.
Building logins used to make me really unhappy. I'd sit in front of messy code, trying to create a user table and an authentication system—everything would break.
Paywalls were even worse. Reading Stripe papers felt like trying to solve a puzzle with missing pieces.
It took me days, and I made a lot of mistakes. Even with AI to help, I burned through tons of Fast Requests in Cursor and still couldn't figure it out. I just wanted a simpler way to validate my ideas quickly.
So, I asked my team to create Beag.io to tackle these tough tasks—and I started using it myself.
Here's how I build and launch my Micro SaaS quickly nowadays.
Step 1: Pick a Problem from Reddit
Reddit is like a treasure chest of ideas. People post their problems every day.
I saw someone say, "Help! I need invoices from my CSV files!" That became my target—easy peasy.
You can find a problem too. Just look for something people want to fix, then try to solve it with your coding skills.
Step 2: Beag Boilerplate Gets Me Started
Once I found the problem, it was time to create the prototype.
I'm not great at starting from scratch (okay, I'm not good at a lot of things, ha!).
I grab the Beag Boilerplate instead. It's a complete SaaS template with authentication, payments, and a clean UI already built in. I told myself, "I need a page where I can drop a CSV file, map the CSV header to the invoice fields, preview the invoice, and a button to download all invoices." The boilerplate gave me a solid foundation to build on.
Then, I used Claude Code to help me add the specific CSV processing functions I needed.
Step 3: Claude Code Does the Heavy Lifting
Claude Code is my secret weapon. I describe what I need, and it understands the context perfectly.
I said, "Help me add CSV upload functionality, let users map columns to invoice fields, and generate downloadable invoices." Since I'm working with the Beag Boilerplate structure, Claude Code knew exactly how to integrate everything seamlessly. It even suggested improvements I hadn't thought of.
I only added the important stuff. No extra junk. Just made sure my SaaS solved the problem people faced on Reddit. It's lightning fast because Claude Code understands the entire codebase context.
Step 4: Everything Already Works!
Here's the beautiful part—my MVP is basically ready! The Beag Boilerplate already has everything I need.
The authentication system? ✅ Already built in.
The Stripe payment system? ✅ Already integrated.
User management? ✅ Done.
Even the email system for receipts? ✅ All there.
I just needed to configure my Stripe keys and customize the pricing plans. The boilerplate made it so simple—I literally just updated a few configuration files.
What used to take me weeks now takes minutes. No database setup, no authentication headaches, no payment integration nightmares.
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Get the Boilerplate →Step 5: Make a Minimal Sales Page
Sales pages might sound big and scary—but mine is simple.
I wrote, "Bulk Invoices From CSV" on the header. I explained how it works, what users get, the pricing, and payment links from Beag, plus an FAQ.
I wrote the outline at a 3rd-grade level, put it into ChatGPT to make it sound professional, tweaked it a few times, and then pasted it onto my simple sales page.
It took just a few hours to pull this together. It's not fancy, but it works. Just remember to solve a real problem for people.
Step 6: Share It Back on Reddit
I jumped back onto Reddit. I replied, "Hey, I made this for you—check it out!" with my sales page link. Some folks clicked on it, and some even made a purchase.
They were happy to have their problem solved, and I felt pretty good too.
Step 7: Do It Again and Again
Not just one person will have the same issue. Keep searching Reddit to find more problems, and reply to their posts with your SaaS link.
As you browse Reddit, you'll find even more issues.
One app wasn't enough. I found another Reddit wish: "I need a fast scheduler!" Same steps—Beag Boilerplate, Claude Code, customize, sell. Done in just a few hours.
It's like building LEGO houses. Each one earns me a little money. And they add up to bigger recurring revenue.
Why Beag Boilerplate Is My Secret Weapon
The Beag Boilerplate makes everything so easy. I'd be lost without it.
No database setup to mess with. Stripe payments work like magic. Authentication just works. I don't need to read complex documentation or code infrastructure myself.
My friend and I built it after struggling with the same problems over and over. You can grab it and start building immediately. It's perfect for quick app makers like us.
My Small Win: CSV2Invoice.com
Want to see it in action? I created CSV2Invoice.com from a Reddit idea. People in the EU needed invoices from CSV files. I started with the Beag Boilerplate, added the CSV processing with Claude Code's help, and launched it.
This simple tool now generates steady recurring revenue, all because I spotted a real problem on Reddit and solved it quickly.
You Can Do This Too!
You don't need to be a coding wizard. Just jump in. Find a Reddit problem, grab the Beag Boilerplate, use Claude Code to customize it, then launch fast—and help solve people's problems.
What's your idea? Tell me in the comments—I want to root for you!
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