The Complete Build in Public Platform
How Idea Kiln Works
From first spark to successful launch - discover every feature that helps innovators validate ideas, build in public, and coordinate impactful launches.
The Idea Kiln Difference
Why building in public beats building in secret
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Traditional Approach
Build in secret for months
No feedback until launch
Hope for the best
High risk of failure
💭 Idea→🔒 Secret Build→🚀 Launch→🤞 Hope
Idea Kiln Approach
Validate ideas with real feedback
Build with community support
Iterate based on insights
Launch with momentum
💭 Share→💬 Feedback→📈 Build→🎯 Launch
Your Building Journey
Four steps from idea to successful launch—with community support every step of the way
01
Submit & Get Validated
Share your idea at any stage—concept, prototype, MVP, or launched product. Every submission is personally reviewed to ensure quality.
Submit ideas at any development stage
Personal review ensures quality content
Get approved and go live to the community
Add co-founders to showcase your team
02
Build in Public
Document your journey with Timeline updates. Share milestones, screenshots, and progress to build audience anticipation.
Create rich Timeline progress updates with images
Share milestones and development screenshots
Build anticipation and keep followers engaged
One-click share to X/Twitter
03
Engage the Community
Get feedback, upvotes, and comments from fellow builders. Follow creators, explore ideas, and connect with potential collaborators.
Receive comments and actionable feedback
Collect upvotes from engaged builders
Follow creators and get notified of updates
Build relationships with potential collaborators
04
Launch with Impact
Coordinate launches across platforms with Directory Tracking. Share discount codes and maximize your launch day reach.
Track submissions to Product Hunt, Hacker News, BetaList & more
Know exactly when each submission goes live
Share discount codes to incentivize early adopters
Get community amplification on launch day
Everything You Need to Succeed
Explore all the features organized by category—from idea submission to SEO benefits
Idea Submission
Submit concepts, prototypes, MVPs, or launched products with rich descriptions, logos, and metadata.
Development Stages
Tag ideas as Concept, Prototype, MVP, or Launched—update as you progress.
Categories & Tags
Organize ideas with categories (AI, SaaS, Mobile, etc.) and custom tags for discovery.
Co-Founder Display
Showcase your team by adding co-founders to your idea page.
Built for Builders Like You
Join the #BuildInPublic movement with a community that understands your journey
Indie Hackers
Solo builders and side project creators
- Validate before building
- Connect with builders
- Share your journey
Build in Public Creators
Open source maintainers and technical creators
- Document your journey
- Get technical feedback
- Engage the dev community
Entrepreneurs
Early-stage founders and innovators
- Test market fit early
- Build audience pre-launch
- Coordinate launches
Why Choose Idea Kiln?
More than a directory—your complete innovation partner
Early Validation
Test ideas before investing months of development
Build Community
Grow your audience while building your product
Launch Coordination
Track submissions across platforms from one dashboard
Quality Backlinks
Boost SEO with high-quality links to your project
Real-Time Updates
Stay informed with instant notifications
Recognition
Earn badges and top the leaderboards
Discovery
Get found by builders, collaborators, and users
Community Support
Join builders who help each other succeed
Start Free, Upgrade Anytime
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Free accounts get full access to core features. Pro unlocks daily submissions, unlimited updates, and 30% off promotional listings.
Ready to Start Building in Public?
Join the community of builders who believe that great ideas are forged through collaboration, refined through feedback, and launched through collective effort.
Start with validation. Build with confidence. Launch with community support.