african hub for builders
# AfricaBuilders: Vibe Coding Platform
Vibe Coding is an AI-powered full-stack app generator designed for non-technical African founders. Built on the AfricaBuilders ecosystem, it enables founders to ship MVPs instantly and connect with global venture capital.
## 🚀 Production Deployment (Vercel)
This application is ready for deployment on Vercel.
1. **Clone the repository**.
2. **Set Environment Variables**: In your Vercel Dashboard, add the following variables:
* `API_KEY`: Your Google Gemini API Key (Required for AI generation).
3. **Deploy**:
```bash
npm run build
```
## 🛠 Tech Stack
* **Frontend**: React 19, Vite, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion.
* **AI Engine**: Google Gemini 3 Pro (`gemini-3-pro-preview`).
* **Payments**: Simulated Stripe/Paystack logic for multi-tier subscriptions.
* **Storage**: Local-first storage engine with premium caching.
## 💰 Subscription Architecture
| Plan | Price | Features |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Free** | $0 | App Prompts, Limited Previews, Directory Access. |
| **Starter** | $10 | Full Code Preview, Verified Badge, Priority AI. |
| **Pro (Whale)** | $30 | Code Download, One-Click Deploy, AI Pitch Builder. |
## 📦 Local Development
1. Install dependencies:
```bash
npm install
```
2. Start dev server:
```bash
npm run dev
```
3. Add `.env.local` file:
```env
API_KEY=your_gemini_key_here
```
## 🌍 Ecosystem Focus
While designed for the entire African continent, AfricaBuilders features deep integrations for the Solana, Ethereum, and Base ecosystems, providing localized support for African developers.