Validating demand: Security scanner for AI-generated code
Context: I accidentally pushed hardcoded API keys (from Claude-generated code) to GitHub last month. Cost me $240 in unauthorized API usage within 3 hours.
Market signal: Scanned 50 random "made-with-cursor" repos:
- 36% had hardcoded credentials
- 24% had SQL injection risks
- 30% had XSS vulnerabilities
Hypothesis: Developers using AI tools (Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT) are moving fast but not systematically checking code quality before shipping.
Solution: Paste AI-generated code → instant security scan → plain English fixes
Stage: Early prototype. Looking for 10 beta testers to validate whether this is a real problem worth solving or if I'm overthinking it.
Pricing idea (if validated):
- Free: 3 scans/day
- Pro ($15/mo): Unlimited scans + GitHub repo scanning
Question for r/IndieBiz: How would you validate demand for this before building too much? Reddit posts? Cold outreach? Something else?
Thanks in advance for any feedback.