Execute Stack
Technical blueprints and execution plans to accelerate development.
Building Plan — Step-by-Step Execution
A loud, zero-BS roadmap that slices through competitors and hijacks every gap they were too slow to claim.
Prototype the Scanner Core (No-Code / AI Assisted)
$0–30/month
Build the instant barcode/photo scan → analysis flow using Open Food Facts API. Mock results with color-coded warnings (green/yellow/red) for sugars, salt, caffeine, allergens. Add basic personal profile toggle.
Tools:
Lovable.dev, Bolt.new, FlutterFlow (mobile-first), v0.dev
APIs:
Open Food Facts (free barcode lookup + ingredients/nutrients/allergens), ZXing or MLKit for barcode scanning
Add User Onboarding & Personalization Logic
$10–50/month
Create auth, user profiles (select allergies, diets, goals like low-sugar/low-salt). Store scan history and customize warnings based on profile. Fallback OCR for packaging photos.
Tools:
Supabase or Firebase (auth, DB, storage for history)
APIs:
Supabase (realtime updates), Google ML Kit or Tesseract OCR (via cloud functions)
Integrate Deeper Analysis & Alternatives Engine
$20–80/month
Pull Nutri-Score, additive flags, caffeine levels. Use AI to generate healthier swap suggestions (same category, better score). Add detailed breakdown screens.
Tools:
Groq/OpenAI for smart summaries/alternatives
APIs:
Open Food Facts + Edamam/FatSecret (paid tier for richer alternatives), ElevenLabs (optional voice readout)
Build Freemium & Premium Features Layer
$25–60/month
Free: Limited daily scans + ads. Premium: Unlimited, ad-free, offline database cache, full history export, custom alerts, family sharing.
Tools:
RevenueCat (iOS/Android subscriptions) or Stripe Billing (web)
APIs:
Stripe Checkout, Lemon Squeezy for easy indie setup
Notification & Retention Layer
$10–50/month
Shopping list reminders, weekly scan summaries, "danger product" alerts from history. Push notifications for new alternatives or recalls.
Tools:
OneSignal (push notifications), Resend for email
APIs:
Firebase Cloud Messaging, Supabase Edge Functions for triggers
Public MVP Launch Stack
$10–50/month
Launch with core scan + profile + results. Build viral landing with live demo scanner (web version). Focus on EU/US markets first (best data coverage).
Tools:
Framer or Typedream for landing, Figma AI for icons/UI polish
APIs:
Vercel/Netlify hosting, Plausible analytics (privacy-friendly)
Scaling & Community Workflow
$30–120/month
Add user-submitted product corrections (crowdsource gaps). Build admin moderation dashboard. Expand to more APIs/regions.
Tools:
Airtable/Notion for moderation queue, Metabase for usage insights
APIs:
Open Food Facts contribution endpoint, USDA API for US expansion
Hackable Score — 9.7
Highest leverage from viral grocery-store scans — once users start sharing "hidden sugar shock" moments, growth explodes