Codexa for indie hackers
Build and launch side projects without an ops team.
One workspace for generation, editing, running, and deploying, so a weekend idea becomes a live site before Monday.
A typical workflow
The loop most solo builders settle into.
Step 1: Prompt
Start from a sentence or a starter template.
Step 2: Edit
Open the Monaco editor, tweak copy and styles, and let the agent handle the boring refactors.
Step 3: Preview
Run in the sandbox and share a link for feedback.
Step 4: Ship
Deploy to a Codexa subdomain. Hosting history lets you roll back a bad release.
Features that matter here
AI agent that edits real files
Plans, writes and edits project files, runs type-check and build in the sandbox, and repairs errors (bounded to two attempts). Requires an AI provider key configured by your operator.
Starter templates
React + Vite + TypeScript + Tailwind SPAs, static sites, and Node + Express APIs with documented dependencies.
Codexa static hosting
Build in the sandbox and serve at a subdomain with deployment history and rollback. Vercel adapter available when a token is configured.
Snapshots and per-file diffs
A snapshot is taken before every AI run. Review what changed file by file and restore with one click.
Share links
Share a project for viewing or editing with an expiring link.
INR and USD billing
Pay in INR through Razorpay or in USD through Stripe; usage limits are enforced server-side.
Example project ideas
Starting prompts you can paste into Codexa. Each one maps to a starter template and produces real, editable code.
- A niche directory site with a submission form and moderation queue
- A habit tracker PWA with local-first storage and a paid export feature
- A pricing calculator for a freelance service with a lead capture form
- A tiny REST API that powers a browser extension
Limitations to know about
- AI generation requires an Anthropic or OpenAI API key configured by the operator of your Codexa instance; without one the agent shows a "not configured" state.
- Generated code is a starting point. Review it like any other contribution before shipping to customers.
- Starter templates currently cover single-page React apps, static sites, and Node + Express APIs. Other stacks can be imported from GitHub but have not been tuned for the sandbox.
- The Free plan includes 3 projects, 50 AI requests and 5 deployments a month; see pricing for the exact limits.
Build your first side project with Codexa
Start on the Free plan. Upgrade when you need more AI requests, runtime, or collaborators.