How Uneed got its first 100 users
Thomas launched Uneed initially as a simple directory for front-end tools. He grew it organically by building in public and posting consistently on Twitter, leveraging his growing Twitter audience as the primary distribution channel. This steady presence on Twitter helped him build name recognition and momentum within the indie hacker community over time, eventually reaching around $200/month in its early directory form. The real inflection point for early user acquisition came when Thomas deliberately timed a pivot from a tool directory to a Product Hunt alternative launch platform. He spotted genuine frustration among indie hackers complaining on social media that Product Hunt only featured big products or founders with large audiences. Thomas capitalized on this "drama" and community discontent to position Uneed as the accessible alternative, which drove an initial wave of relevant users who already felt underserved.