Frequently asked

The short version of what Handrail is and how to use it.

What is Handrail?

Handrail is a community for indie builders shipping projects with AI tools like Cursor, Claude, v0, and Replit. You share what you're building, get feedback from peers, and discover which tools are working.

Who is Handrail for?

Solo founders, indie hackers, and small teams using AI-assisted coding tools to ship products. Whether you write every line yourself or vibe code the whole thing, you belong here.

Is Handrail free?

Yes. Public projects, profiles, and tools are free to browse. To participate in the Lobby and other community actions, publish one project with a title, summary, stage, and at least one tool.

How is Handrail different from Product Hunt?

Handrail is focused on the building process, not just launch day. You can share projects at any stage — idea, beta, or shipped — and conversations center on the AI tools and workflows builders actually use.

Do I need to be technical to use Handrail?

No. Handrail welcomes vibe coders, non-technical founders, and anyone using AI tools to build software. If you can describe what you made, you can share it.

How do I get started?

Create a free account and share a public project with a title, summary, stage, and at least one tool. Once it is published, you can enter the Lobby and meet builders working on problems like yours.

Still have questions? Ask in the Lobby.