Paul Hudson
My new book Everything but the Code is packed with structured advice to help developers ship, and it's been hugely popular. Now I'm working on something bigger, and I'm calling it Kickstart – a macOS app to help indie developers succeed on the App Store.
Dec 21 at 7:42pmWeb
Show threadPaul HudsonDec 21
I'm taking all the advice and guidance from Everything but the Code, and boiling it down into clear, actionable, daily goals anyone can work through. I then back it up with automations for a ton of tasks, leaning on so many projects I've built in the past.
Show threadPaul HudsonDec 21
Want a website for your app? Kickstart uses Ignite to build it all in Swift. Want to track responses to user reviews? Kickstart builds on ShipShape for just that. Want to nail your screenshots? Kickstart brings in Control Room – all under one hood. And that's just for starters 😎
Show threadPaul HudsonDec 21
Whether you're analyzing competitors for weak spots, working on hooks for TikTok videos, writing pitches to the press, or just need a structured pathway you can follow to help you launch your app with a bang, Kickstart is coming to help you succeed.
Show threadPaul HudsonDec 21
I plan to open initial TestFlight slots early in January, then more throughout the month as early user feedback is applied. Let me know if you're interested! In the meantime, here's a microsite just to whet your appetite 😅 https://www.kickstart.tools
Kickstart: The app that helps indie developers ship

Ship with clarity, not launch chaos. Bring your App Store listing, reviews, competitor research, analytics, marketing, and launch workflow together in one Mac app.

Show threadSrinivasDec 21
@twostraws This sounds amazing! Definitely interested when the TestFlight opens up
Show threadJoe Fabisevich Dec 21
@twostraws Well hello, would love this.
Show threadBernd GoldschmidtDec 21
@twostraws very interested. That sounds awesome and like something I could use.
Show threadAlessandroDec 21
@twostraws super interested. As 100 days of SwiftUi ignited my journey, Kickstart would be awesome to reach the first milestone, release.
Show threadJonathan ChacónDec 21
@twostraws Hi Paul, I am interested and I can give you feedback about the accessibility of your project, I"m blind 😉 count me in!
Show threadArmenDec 21
@twostraws This sounds great. Would love to test it out.
Show threadBruno Delgado Dec 21
@twostraws Definitely interested!
Show threadLucien DupontDec 21
@twostraws Ya, I’d love to try it out, thanks!
Show threadRomanDec 21
Count me in, I’d love to help testing!
Show threadDanny BeharDec 22
@twostraws I’d love to try this when the TestFlight opens up!
Show threadGabe SalkinDec 22
@twostraws Paul I’ve needed this for years. Thank you!
Show threadGavin JermanDec 22
@twostraws I’d be very interested in trying this, thanks.
Show threadThibautDec 22
@twostraws After reading Everything but the Code, I’m absolutely interested in this!
Show threadBen DavisDec 22
@twostraws This sounds amazing, and just what I need as I plan to launch my own app by Spring 2026! Sign me up for the TestFlight beta!
Show threadDenis BurgerDec 22
@twostraws Sounds amazing I’d love to give it a try on TestFlight
Show threadRafi SaarDec 22
@twostraws I bought Everything But The Code and I’d love to TestFlight Kickstart.
Thanks!
Show threadFred HaineuxFeb 19
@twostraws I am super-interested. Just hope I can keep up with the young guns.
Show threadRob In der MaurDec 21
@twostraws Definitely interested.
Show threadMichael RoweJan 4
@twostraws just saw this one.. guess I am too late for the TestFlight.
Show threadPaul HudsonJan 4
@michaelrowe01 Pfft – after the three people in my “Moonshot” iMessage group, you’re in the first batch whether you like it or not 😛
Show threadMichael RoweJan 5
@twostraws yay! Looking forward to it.