The Launch Day Simulator uses xAI’s Grok to generate hilarious Product Hunt launch simulations with realistic drama, metrics, and memes. Input details are defined in toolConfig.ts, and the output follows a structured JSON schema for consistent, entertaining results.

Product Hunt Launch Day Simulator using Grok

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Pre-requisites

To run the app, you must have Supabase and xAI’s Grok API set up. If you haven’t done this yet, please start there.

Supabase

Set up user authentication & PostgreSQL database using Supabase

Grok API

Set up xAI’s Grok API & understand how it’s used throughout the app

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Building variations

The app showcases advanced output rendering with:

  • Launch day timeline visualization
  • Product Hunt-style metrics
  • Interactive bingo card
  • Founder profile cards
  • Competitor drama timeline

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Schema and Prompt

The app uses a structured schema (schema.ts) and detailed prompt (prompt.ts) to generate consistent, entertaining results:

// Example fields from schema.ts
export const launchSimulatorSchema = z.object({
  seoMetadata: z.object({
    title: z.string(),
    subtitle: z.string(),
    description: z.string(),
  }),
  launchStats: z.object({
    upvotes: z.number(),
    comments: z.number(),
    ranking: z.number(),
    // ... more stats
  }),
  // ... other sections
});

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Input Configuration

The app includes carefully curated input options in toolConfig.ts:

  • Product categories (AI & ML, No-Code & Tools, etc.)
  • Launch pricing strategies
  • Marketing approaches
  • Optional context for extra drama
fields: [
  {
    label: "🚀 Product Name",
    name: "productName",
    type: "input",
    placeholder: "What's your groundbreaking product called?",
    required: true,
  },
  // ... more fields with curated options
];

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Custom Output Rendering

The app uses custom components to display:

  1. Launch Timeline: Chronological events with metrics
  2. Stats Dashboard: Upvotes, comments, and rankings
  3. Drama Feed: Competitor interactions and plot twists
  4. Bingo Card: Common launch day events
  5. Founder Profile: Generated personality and quirks

The output is designed to be screenshot-worthy and shareable, with plenty of tech insider jokes and references.

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Advanced Features

The app includes several advanced features:

  • Structured JSON output following Zod schema
  • Interactive timeline visualization
  • Dynamic metrics calculation
  • Tech culture references and memes
  • Mobile-responsive design
  • Shareable results

The system message and prompt are carefully crafted to generate entertaining yet somewhat plausible launch day scenarios that resonate with the tech community.