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How a Solo Dev Used a CLI Tool to Hit 10K MRR
In this episode of The Indie Hacker Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how a solo developer built a SaaS product entirely around a command-line interface — no website, no dashboard, just a terminal tool. They break down the story of a developer who automated a tedious DevOps task, priced it at $29 per month, and hit $10,000 in monthly recurring revenue within six months. The hosts discuss the advantages of building for developers, the importance of focusing on a single painful workflow, and why a CLI-first approach can lead to lower churn and higher customer loyalty. They also touch on the…
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