Ultimate Guide to Deploying SaaS with Claude Code

\🚀 Deploying Your SaaS with Claude Code: The Ultimate Guide\ \Welcome to your step-by-step guide on launching SaaS products and apps using the power of "vibe coding" with Claude Code. This guide is inspired by the insights from two key YouTube videos that break down the process of building and deploying applications efficiently. Let's get started\!\ ```

🎥 The Framework: Watch These Videos First!

These two videos are your essential viewing for understanding the concepts we'll be covering. They provide the foundation for the "vibe coding" methodology and the strategic thinking behind launching a successful SaaS product.

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📋 The Step-by-Step Vibe Coding Workflow

Step 1: The Pre-Build - Planning Your Stack 🧠

Before you write a single line of code, it's crucial to **plan your entire tech stack**. This will save you countless hours of refactoring later. Think about every component you'll need:

• Database: For most projects, **Supabase** is an excellent choice, especially with its "Magic Link" for passwordless authentication. Other options include **MySQL** or **SQLite**.
• Framework: **React** and **Next.js** are highly recommended for their security and performance. However, a simple **HTML/CSS/JS** stack can also work for getting started.
• Backend: **FastAPI** is a great option for building a robust backend.
• Job Scheduler: If you need to run scheduled tasks, consider using **Redis (Uptash)**.
• LLM Access: Instead of integrating with individual APIs, use **OpenRouter**. It provides access to a variety of models and includes internet search capabilities.

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Step 2: Setting Up Your Development Environment 💻

Now, let's get your local environment ready for coding.

1. Install Claude Code: You can find the installation instructions here. It's recommended to use the **Opus 4.1 model** with the **$200 max plan** for the best experience.
2. Install Docker Desktop: Get it from the official website here.
3. Open your terminal and create a new project folder:

mkdir your_project_name
```

cd your\_project\_name\\
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\\Start Claude Code:\\
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\\claude–dangerously-skip-permissions\\
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\\Ask Claude Code to set up the necessary CLIs:\\
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\\"Set up the Docker CLI and GitHub CLI. For GitHub, please make it pop up with an OAuth login."
"Now, set up the Supabase CLI and spawn a local server."\\
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\\Add your MCPs (Managed Cloud Providers):\\
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\\claude mcp add digitalocean-mcp -- env DIGITALOCEAN\_API\_TOKEN=your\_digital\_ocean\_api\_token
claude mcp add playwright -- npx -y @playwright/mcp@latest\\

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Step 3: Building Your Application - The Vibe Coding Way 👨‍💻
    
This is where the magic happens. Instead of trying to build everything at once, we'll build the application step-by-step.
    

        
Build the Skeleton First: Start by creating a basic **HTML/CSS/JS frontend** with a dashboard and a **FastAPI backend**, both containerized with Docker.
        
Iterate on Functionality: Work on one piece of backend functionality at a time. For example, if you're building an AI keyword tool, start by perfecting the business summary generation prompt. Then move on to the next prompt, and so on.
        
Use the Backend Context for the Frontend: Once you have a solid backend, use its context to build out a more detailed and functional frontend.
        
Create a Design System: Don't just use ad-hoc CSS. Create a **CSS theme with variables**. You can even use the Playwright MCP to analyze a website you like, change the colors and fonts, and have Claude Code generate a design system based on it.
    

    


    
Step 4: Launch and Grow Your SaaS 🚀
    
With your application built, it's time to launch and attract users.
    

        
Launch with a Waitlist: Get people interested by offering a **huge discount** for signing up early. You can charge a small fee, like $1, to get their billing information.
        
Create SEO Landing Pages: Use tools like **keywordtool.io** to find relevant keywords and have Claude Code generate as many landing pages as possible to drive organic traffic.
        
Implement a Robust Onboarding Flow: Use a service like **Resend** for your emails. Send welcome emails, thank you emails, and updates to keep your users engaged.
    

    


    
Step 5: Deployment ☁️
    
The final step is to get your application live.
    

        
Push to GitHub: Once your app is in a workable state, push it to a private GitHub repository.
        
Deploy with DigitalOcean: Use the **DigitalOcean MCP** to push your code to a server and deploy your application.
    

    
And that's it! By following this step-by-step "vibe coding" approach, you can build and deploy your own SaaS products and apps with Claude Code in a more efficient and less stressful way. Good luck!