Launched Skly, a marketplace for AI skills.
Hey IH, I'm Brian, and today I'm launching Skly, a marketplace for buying and selling AI skills, prompts, and workflows.
The problem
Everyone using AI tools spends hours creating prompts and workflows from scratch. Meanwhile, those who excel in this area have no way to make money from their expertise. There isn't a straightforward marketplace for it.
What Skly does
Skly allows you to upload a skill file (.md), set a price, and sell it. Buyers purchase the file, download it, and use it with their AI agent—Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, or any other tool they prefer. The agent follows the instructions and completes the task as intended by the seller.
Think of it like an app store for AI skills.
How it works
Sellers upload a skill, set a price, and list it in under 5 minutes.
Every skill is manually reviewed before going live.
Sellers keep 70% of every sale.
Buyers browse by AI model, category, price, and rating.
No subscriptions—just instant downloads.
The tech
Built with Next.js (App Router, edge runtime), Supabase, Stripe Connect, and deployed on Cloudflare. I’m a solo founder, bootstrapped, and built everything myself.
Where I'm at
I just launched. It’s early days. I'm focused on onboarding the first sellers and identifying which skills people really want to buy.
I would appreciate any feedback on the product, the positioning, or the business model. I'm happy to answer questions.
Check it out at https://skly.ai.
We're also live on Product Hunt if you want to show some support at https://www.producthunt.com/products/skly.
The .md format choice is interesting — it's basically the native format for AI agent instructions now, so this feels less like "prompt marketplace" and more like a proper skill distribution channel. Smart positioning.
One thing I'd watch out for: the 70/30 split might need adjusting as you scale. Early sellers need a reason to list here vs just sharing on GitHub. Maybe consider giving early sellers a better cut (80/20) to bootstrap supply, then adjust later.
Also curious how you handle versioning — if a seller updates their skill for a new model version, do existing buyers get the update?
That's the positioning we're aiming for. Skills as real tools, not prompts.
Good feedback on the split. We're currently at 70/30 due to stripe fee. Early sellers need to feel rewarded, i agree. We'll revisit this as the marketplace grows.
Regarding versioning, yes, buyers receive updates. The spec supports versioning natively (skly.ai/docs/skills/specification), so sellers can push new versions and buyers stay current. This is a significant part of the value compared to one-off prompt purchases.
Love this concept, Brian! I've spent way too many hours tweaking prompts for Claude and ChatGPT from scratch, only to realize someone else probably already solved the exact same problem. The fact that you can just upload a .md file and sell your expertise is brilliant — it actually makes the skill feel like a proper asset rather than just a text block. As someone who regularly hunts for quality prompts across different AI models, I also started using the openclaw skills directory lately and it's been surprisingly helpful for discovering what works. Would love to see how both platforms can complement each other in the ecosystem-openclaw skills marketplace
Thank you for the kind words. I’m glad the .md format works well for you. That was an important design choice for us. It’s always great to see others in the AI skills field. More people thinking about this issue helps the whole category grow.
We do offer openclaw skills. Hopefully, people will begin developing and selling them.on skly.ai.
Cool concept, but feels like something that'll get commoditized fast once a few good skills get copied and shared.
Fair point; it's a valid concern. A few things are working in our favor, though: skills on Skly aren't just simple prompts. They're structured bundles that can include scripts, reference documents, and assets (skly.ai/docs/skills/specification). That's harder to copy and paste than just a prompt screenshot.
But honestly, the real advantage is curation and trust. Every skill gets reviewed before it goes live. Over time, seller reputation, ratings, and proven results matter more than the text itself. This is the same reason people buy apps even when open-source alternatives are available.
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Congrats on the launch, Brian! As a fellow solo founder building AI tools, I really respect the hustle of building this whole stack yourself. The focus on
.mdfiles is a smart move, it makes the 'skill' feel like an actual asset rather than just a copy-paste text block. I definitely agree that marketing is the hardest part once the code is 'done.' Good luck with the early onboarding!Thanks, I appreciate the support! Being a solo founder is quite unique. We chose the .md format on purpose; we wanted the skills to feel like real tools you own, not just temporary prompts. Marketing is definitely a challenge right now. Good luck with your project too; what are you working on?
Give a try to my Reddit Extension. It's a Chrome extension called Pulse of Reddit that basically acts like my own alert system for Reddit.
Anytime someone posts something with keywords I care about like 'looking for a designer' or 'best SEO tool' it pings me right away. It’s saved me so much time and helped me hop into threads while they’re still fresh.
If you’re tired of manual digging and want to catch those conversations early, I’d really recommend giving it a look.
It’s free to start and super simple to set up.
Website:
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This is a solid idea, especially the “no subscription, just download and use” angle — that keeps friction really low for both sides.
One thought from using AI tools daily: buyers will probably trust outcomes more than prompts, so highlighting real examples or before/after results for top skills could really help early conversions.
Curious to see which categories take off first — feels like this could become a real marketplace once a few “go-to” skills emerge.
Spot on. The no-subscription model was intentional. We want people to buy skills in the same way they buy apps.
Great call on showing outcomes instead of prompts. That's something we're considering. We want to make it easy for sellers to display before and after results right on the skill page. Building trust early is crucial.
I'm also curious to see which categories become popular first. My bet is that the unexciting but practical stuff will win early.
Give a try to my Reddit Extension. It's a Chrome extension called Pulse of Reddit that basically acts like my own alert system for Reddit.
Anytime someone posts something with keywords I care about like 'looking for a designer' or 'best SEO tool' it pings me right away. It’s saved me so much time and helped me hop into threads while they’re still fresh.
If you’re tired of manual digging and want to catch those conversations early, I’d really recommend giving it a look.
It’s free to start and super simple to set up.
Website:
pulseofreddit.com
There is no better way to describe it than it is clear the concept is a novel one before reading the content. ~
I don’t think anyone is going to argue with me when I say I’ve spent a trivial amount of time doing the same tasks time and time again manually migrating systems and never being able to get to a point where I could just buy something to get this workflow going.
The skill file part is brilliant. Super simple, intuitive, and just so much better than the majority of digital prompt marketplaces I’ve seen. I also very much appreciate you going through each skill before it goes live.
Without that type of marketplace just becomes noise. I think it will be very interesting to see which skills sell first.
I think it will say a lot about what people actually want to be doing with AI versus what people think they want to do.
I really appreciate this, especially the point about manual review. That's exactly why we do it. Without curation, the whole thing just becomes a prompt dump, and nobody wins.
Your last point is the one I'm most excited about too. Early sales data will be fascinating. What people actually pay for compared to what gets the most hype will tell us a lot about where AI workflows are genuinely saving time.
Give a try to my Reddit Extension. It's a Chrome extension called Pulse of Reddit that basically acts like my own alert system for Reddit.
Anytime someone posts something with keywords I care about like 'looking for a designer' or 'best SEO tool' it pings me right away. It’s saved me so much time and helped me hop into threads while they’re still fresh.
If you’re tired of manual digging and want to catch those conversations early, I’d really recommend giving it a look.
It’s free to start and super simple to set up.
Website:
pulseofreddit.com
Congrats on the launch — the “app store for AI skills” framing is clear 👍
One thing I’m curious about on the marketplace side: how are you thinking about quality control and drift over time?
Skills/prompts that work well today can degrade quickly as models change. Automated re-validation (periodic test runs, seller pings, or versioning tied to model updates) feels like it could be a big differentiator for buyers.
Are you planning anything like that early on, or keeping it manual until you see demand?
Thanks! That's a great question. Model drift is real.
Right now, we're keeping it simple. We have manual reviews, community ratings, and seller accountability. However, the skill spec already supports versioning and bundled validation scripts (skly.ai/docs/skills/specification), so we have a foundation for automated re-validation. Our plan is to add that as we learn which categories drift the most.
Give a try to my Reddit Extension. It's a Chrome extension called Pulse of Reddit that basically acts like my own alert system for Reddit.
Anytime someone posts something with keywords I care about like 'looking for a designer' or 'best SEO tool' it pings me right away. It’s saved me so much time and helped me hop into threads while they’re still fresh.
If you’re tired of manual digging and want to catch those conversations early, I’d really recommend giving it a look.
It’s free to start and super simple to set up.
Website:
pulseofreddit.com
Congrats! Skly is a strong idea and the timing feels right. One immediate use case I see is in AI home health software and healthcare operations workflows. Agencies are already experimenting with AI for OASIS documentation support, care plan summaries, QA checks, billing audits, and staff training prompts. Most teams are still rebuilding these from scratch in private docs and Notion.
A marketplace where experienced operators can sell tested, compliant workflows instead of generic prompts could be extremely valuable for regulated industries like home health.
Are you seeing early traction from vertical specific sellers such as healthcare, legal, or finance, or is the focus intentionally broad at this stage. Either way this is impressive execution for a solo founder.
This is an important point. Healthcare workflows are a prime example of high-value, niche use cases where skills stand out. People prefer to pay for tested, compliant solutions rather than starting from scratch in Notion.
We are currently keeping our approach wide to see where demand develops, but we are already noticing interest from sellers focused on specific sectors. Regulated industries like healthcare and legal are particularly appealing because the quality standards are higher. This situation actually suits our strengths in manual curation.
If you know anyone creating AI workflows for home health, please let us know. We would love to connect with expert sellers in that area.
This is a really clean idea, an app store for AI skills just makes sense. Love the simple “upload, price, download” flow and no subscriptions; curious to see which skills end up selling best
Thanks! Simplicity was the goal. If it's harder than uploading a file and setting a price, we've made it too complicated. I'm interested to see what sells best too. I will share insights as patterns emerge.
Yes, I completely agree!
Launched Skly, a powerful marketplace for AI skills, connecting talented experts with businesses worldwide. Discover, hire, and collaborate on cutting-edge AI solutions that drive innovation, efficiency, and measurable growth.
Thanks for checking it out!
This sounds awesome, I will suggest you to move fast and build reliability, I can see Claude coming up with their own marketplace soon.
I appreciate it! Speed is definitely a priority. If Claude launches its own marketplace, that validates the category, which is a good thing. We believe that a curated, independent marketplace serves sellers and buyers better than any single AI vendor can. Being platform-agnostic is the advantage.
Give a try to my Reddit Extension. It's a Chrome extension called Pulse of Reddit that basically acts like my own alert system for Reddit.
Anytime someone posts something with keywords I care about like 'looking for a designer' or 'best SEO tool' it pings me right away. It’s saved me so much time and helped me hop into threads while they’re still fresh.
If you’re tired of manual digging and want to catch those conversations early, I’d really recommend giving it a look.
It’s free to start and super simple to set up.
Website:
pulseofreddit.com
Congratulations on your launch. It looks impressive! What channels are you exploring to attract early users?
Thanks! Right now we're focused on where AI power users already hang out, such as Indie Hackers, Reddit (r/ClaudeAI, r/ChatGPTPro), X/Twitter, and development communities. We're also working on SEO for long-tail searches like "Claude skills for [specific workflow]" because that's high-intent traffic. Word of mouth from early sellers has been surprisingly effective too. When someone builds a skill that works well, they naturally want to share it.
That's a smart distribution strategy, especially since it focuses on high-intent SEO and communities like Indie Hackers and Reddit, where AI power users are already active.
In subreddits like r/ClaudeAI and r/ChatGPTPro, the key to success often lies in how threads are organized and presented, rather than just being active in those communities. A structured approach to Reddit can significantly outperform casual posting.
If you're interested, I can outline how to turn Reddit into a more reliable acquisition channel for you.
Give a try to my Reddit Extension. It's a Chrome extension called Pulse of Reddit that basically acts like my own alert system for Reddit.
Anytime someone posts something with keywords I care about like 'looking for a designer' or 'best SEO tool' it pings me right away. It’s saved me so much time and helped me hop into threads while they’re still fresh.
If you’re tired of manual digging and want to catch those conversations early, I’d really recommend giving it a look.
It’s free to start and super simple to set up.
Website:
pulseofreddit.com
That's a clever idea! Catching threads while they're still fresh gives you a significant advantage on Reddit. Great execution on that!
How are you currently using those alerts once they trigger? Are you primarily jumping in to answer questions, validate ideas, or actively testing post angles for Pulse itself?
I've noticed that tools like this work best when they're paired with intentional post narratives and strategic comment positioning. This way, you’re not only early to the conversation but also relevant.
If you're open to it, I would be happy to help you transform those real-time signals into a structured Reddit experiment for Pulse. The focus would be on understanding which conversations actually convert into users rather than just generating engagement.
Thanks for your kind words! Have you tried installing this extension?
Not yet; I wanted to first understand how you’re using it in practice and what types of signals you’re prioritizing before I test it myself.
From what you described, it seems especially effective for jumping into high-intent conversations early. The interesting part becomes what you do after receiving the alert – which conversations lead to conversions and which approaches motivate people to try Pulse.
I’ll install it and test it this week. If you’re open to it, I would be happy to help you turn those alerts into a more structured Reddit experiment focused on user acquisition, rather than just engagement.
Thanks for the thoughtful response! That sounds like a great approach. Yes, the real power of Pulse really comes from what you do after the alert triggers identifying high-intent conversations and engaging in a way that actually drives value. I’d be happy for you to install it and test it out this week. Once you’ve tried it, I’d love to collaborate on structuring those alerts into a more strategic Reddit experiment focused on user acquisition and understanding which conversations convert best.
Sounds good! I’ll install it and test it thoroughly over the next few days.
What I'm really trying to understand is which types of conversations actually lead to signups, rather than just replies. I believe that’s where the real opportunity lies, being intentional about which alerts to act on and how to respond to them.
After I complete the testing, I can create a clear plan for transforming those alerts into a focused Reddit experiment aimed at attracting genuine users, rather than just seeking engagement.
Quick question: Are you currently tracking which conversations result in signups, or are you mainly focusing on engagement for now?
Looks pretty awesome and relevant!
Thank you :)
Give a try to my Reddit Extension. It's a Chrome extension called Pulse of Reddit that basically acts like my own alert system for Reddit.
Anytime someone posts something with keywords I care about like 'looking for a designer' or 'best SEO tool' it pings me right away. It’s saved me so much time and helped me hop into threads while they’re still fresh.
If you’re tired of manual digging and want to catch those conversations early, I’d really recommend giving it a look.
It’s free to start and super simple to set up.
Website:
pulseofreddit.com