Arrfounder

A platform that discovers and showcases founders with real revenue. Arrfounder automatically identifies entrepreneurs on Twitter/X who openly share their MRR/ARR and displays them in a searchable directory.

Components

🌐 Website (/website)

• Live at: arrfounder.com
• Browse verified founders with real revenue
• Individual founder profiles with product listings
• Platform statistics and insights
• Search and filter capabilities

Quick Start

Website

cd website
npm install
npm run dev  # Starts on http://localhost:7380

Environment Setup

Ensure you have the necessary API keys and environment variables configured for your deployment.

Key Features

For Visitors

• 🔍 Discover Real Founders: Browse entrepreneurs with verified revenue
• 📊 Revenue Transparency: See actual MRR/ARR figures shared publicly
• 🚀 Product Discovery: Explore successful products and their metrics
• 📈 Platform Statistics: View aggregate data about the founder ecosystem

For Founders

• 🎯 Get Listed: Share your revenue on Twitter/X to appear automatically
• 🤝 Join the Community: Connect with other transparent founders
• 📢 Showcase Products: Your products are automatically extracted and displayed

Tech Stack

Website

• Framework: TanStack Start (React-based)
• Routing: TanStack Router with /@handle profile URLs
• Styling: TailwindCSS v4
• Data Fetching: TanStack Query

Extension

• Platform: Chrome Extension Manifest V3
• Language: TypeScript
• Build: Vite + CRXJS
• Data Collection: DevTools API

Backend

• AI: OpenAI GPT-4 for product extraction
• Processing: Automated data analysis

Development

Website Development

cd website
npm install
npm run dev      # Development server
npm run build    # Production build
npm run preview  # Preview production

Extension Development

cd extension
npm install
npm run dev      # Development with hot reload
npm run build    # Production build

API Usage

The extension and website communicate with the backend API for data storage and retrieval.

Project Structure

arrfounder/
├── website/              # Public-facing website
│   ├── src/
│   │   ├── routes/       # TanStack Router pages
│   │   └── components/
│   └── dist/             # Production build
└── extension/            # Chrome extension
    ├── src/
    │   ├── content/      # Content scripts
    │   ├── devtools/     # DevTools panel
    │   └── dashboard/
    └── dist/             # Built extension

Contributing

This is currently a private project. For questions or access, please contact the maintainers.

Built with ❤️ to help founders discover each other