Validationly
Idea Validation Tool
Hey IH 👋
A few weeks ago I shared Validationly: a tool to validate startup ideas by analyzing signals from Twitter, Reddit, and LinkedIn.
We’ve just launched a new update:
- Founders can now add their own SaaS/app as a recommended tool inside Validationly.
- This is powered by a partnership/affiliation system, but the goal is to help founders discover genuinely useful tools while testing ideas.
Why? Because when someone validates an idea, the next step is usually: “Ok, which tools can I use to build this?” — so we thought it’d be cool if founders could recommend their own.
Would love your thoughts:
- Is this something you’d use as a founder?
- What kind of tools would you like to see recommended?
- Any advice on keeping this system authentic (not spammy)?
Thanks for reading 🙏
Hey Indie Hackers,
I’ve been building Validationly, a tool that helps validate startup ideas faster. This week, I shipped something new: an X content creator right inside the app. The goal is to save users from bouncing between multiple tools and keep the workflow simple.
It’s still early, but it already works for basic content creation. I’m curious, do you think adding a content creator inside a validation tool makes sense, or is it trying to do too much?
Here’s the write-up with details:
👉 https://validationly.com/blog/x-content-generator-guide
Would love your feedback 🙏
I Built the Tool I Wish I Had Before Wasting Time on Bad IdeasA few weeks ago, I was stuck in the cycle of chasing ideas without knowing if
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Cool update! 🎉 I can see how having a content creator directly in Validationly could streamline things—especially if users are already drafting outreach emails, landing page copy, or survey posts as part of validation. On the other hand, I wonder if some folks might prefer sticking to their favorite writing tools and just pasting content in.
Curious—are you thinking of keeping it lightweight (quick drafts, headlines, copy snippets) or building it out into a more full-featured editor?
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Thanks a lot, James — that’s a really valuable point! My goal with Validationly isn’t to make content creation overly complex, but rather to help users take quick action during their validation process.
For the first version, we’re planning to keep it lightweight, things like quick headlines, short copy snippets, or outreach drafts. That way, users who prefer their favorite writing tools can still paste content in, while others who want to move fast can generate content right inside Validationly without switching contexts.
Down the road, if feedback shows a real need for a more advanced editor, we’d definitely consider evolving it further. But for now, speed and simplicity are the focus.
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Just tried your tool and I’m impressed! The UI feels clean and intuitive, and the process was surprisingly quick. I scored 80, which gave me some useful insights to work on. Honestly, this is one of those “wish I had it earlier” kind of tools. Great job!
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Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you found the UI clean and the process quick, and that the score gave you actionable insights. Knowing it’s something you “wish you had earlier” really means a lot to us. Excited to see how you put those insights into action!
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Just gave it a try, looks nicely comprehensive! It’d be great if the results included some context or sources to back up the numbers, so they’re easier to trust and interpret.
I also noticed you link to X for feedback, but DMs are disabled there, so it’s hard to reach you directly.
Nevertheless, super cool idea. I gave you a follow on X and I'm looking forward to following your journey :)
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Hi, thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback!
You're absolutely right, adding sources or context to numbers makes them much easier to trust and interpret. I'll try to add this in the next update.
I've followed you on X, you can message me.
I really appreciate your follow and kind words—it means a lot!
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