# HypeCheck

## About
HypeCheck is an open-source AI startup idea validator by NullHype AI. Builders describe a rough startup idea in plain language and receive a structured validation report with a Hype Score, competitor landscape, market sizing, execution risks, monetization viability, demand signals, and a build-or-don't-build verdict.

HypeCheck is built for indie hackers, developers, product builders, and small teams who want to stress-test an idea before spending weeks building the wrong thing.

## Website
- Homepage: https://hypecheck.nullhype.tech
- Start a report: https://hypecheck.nullhype.tech/check
- Privacy policy: https://hypecheck.nullhype.tech/privacy
- Terms of service: https://hypecheck.nullhype.tech/terms
- GitHub: https://github.com/nullhypeai/hypecheck
- Product Hunt: https://www.producthunt.com/posts/hypecheck
- X: https://x.com/nullhypeai

## Services and Pricing
- Free tier: 3 reports per account
- Single report credit: $5 one-time purchase
- 10 report credit pack: $8.99 one-time purchase
- No subscriptions
- No recurring charges
- Purchased credits do not expire

## What a Report Includes
- Hype Score from 0 to 100
- Build-or-don't-build verdict
- Market opportunity and market sizing
- Competitive landscape
- Execution risk analysis
- Monetization viability
- Demand signals
- Recommended next step
- Public shareable report URL

## Technology
HypeCheck is an open-source SaaS built with Next.js, Supabase, Claude Sonnet 4.6 by default, Dodo Payments, and Vercel. The Claude model can be overridden with `ANTHROPIC_MODEL`. It includes authentication, report generation, one-time credit payments, report history, legal pages, and public report sharing.

## Markdown Mirrors
Clean AI-readable markdown mirrors are available here:

- https://hypecheck.nullhype.tech/index.md
- https://hypecheck.nullhype.tech/product.md

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is HypeCheck?
HypeCheck is an AI startup idea validator that turns a rough idea into a structured report covering market opportunity, competitors, risks, monetization, demand, and a build-or-don't-build verdict.

### Who is HypeCheck for?
HypeCheck is for indie hackers, developers, product managers, founders, and builders who want a fast reality check before committing time to a startup idea.

### How much does HypeCheck cost?
Each account gets 3 free reports. After that, a single report credit costs $5, and a 10 report credit pack costs $8.99. Payments are one-time purchases.

### Does HypeCheck require a subscription?
No. HypeCheck uses one-time report credits. There are no subscriptions or recurring charges.

### Is HypeCheck open source?
Yes. The public repository is available at https://github.com/nullhypeai/hypecheck.

### Does HypeCheck replace customer discovery?
No. HypeCheck is designed to catch weak assumptions early. It does not replace customer interviews, landing page tests, or real market validation.

### Can reports be shared?
Yes. Each report can have a public shareable URL that builders can send to co-founders, friends, investors, or followers.

## Contact
- Maker/brand: NullHype AI
- X: https://x.com/nullhypeai
- GitHub: https://github.com/nullhypeai/hypecheck