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Boba shop owner builds Instagram research tool with ClaudeAI

A small business owner developed an Instagram research tool to streamline competitor analysis for their boba shop, saving significant time compared to manual scrolling. The tool, initially a personal script, was refined into a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and launched with accompanying blog content generated using Claude Open 5 Medium. The tool has since acquired 37 free users and 4 paying customers, generating $28 in monthly recurring revenue. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates how AI can be used to build niche business tools that solve specific user pain points.

RANK_REASON A user-developed tool leveraging AI for a specific business problem.

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Boba shop owner builds Instagram research tool with ClaudeAI

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  1. r/ClaudeAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/20yroldentrepreneur ·

    I built a Instagram research tool for my boba shop because my thumb got tired of scrolling, I am now sitting at 37 users and $28 MRR

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