Vard Scan

VARD Scan

Invoke as /vard-scan.

Rapid opportunity scanner for viral app ideas. Produces a lightweight brief — enough to decide whether to build this week, not a full idea-scope-brief.

Process

1. Gather signals: Scan for opportunities across:
   • Trending topics, memes, cultural moments with app potential
   • App Store / Play Store gaps and underserved niches
   • Twitter/Reddit/HN pain points that a simple tool could solve
   • Existing apps with poor UX that could be reimagined
   • Seasonal or time-sensitive opportunities
2. Filter for VARD fit: Each candidate must pass:
   • Buildable in 1-3 days by a solo developer
   • Viral or shareable mechanic (results people screenshot, share, or talk about)
   • No complex backend requirements (serverless-friendly)
   • Clear distribution channel (social, SEO, Product Hunt, etc.)
3. Produce brief: For each viable candidate (aim for 2-5), output:
   • One-line concept
   • Why now (timeliness signal)
   • Viral mechanic (what makes people share it)
   • Build estimate (hours)
   • Distribution channel
   • Revenue potential (none / ads / freemium / one-time)
4. Rank and recommend: Order candidates by (virality × feasibility) and highlight the top pick.

Output

A ranked list of 2-5 viral app candidates with lightweight briefs. End with:

**Top pick:** <concept name>
**Next work:** validate top pick feasibility
**Recommended next command:** /vard-align

Constraints

• Do not produce full idea-scope-brief depth — keep each candidate to a few lines.
• Do not begin implementation or scaffolding.
• Do not run paid API calls or external account actions.
• If $ARGUMENTS specifies a domain or constraint, narrow the scan accordingly.

Default Shipping Contract

Follow the shared shipping contract convention.