Giveaway Code Distribution Automator
Distribute indie software redemption codes via a simple form—one unique code per person
- Problem
- Indie developers commonly run giveaways on V2EX and Reddit when launching, but manually replying and DMing codes breaks down once a thread passes a hundred replies—wrong codes, missed people, duplicates. Existing form services also cap free code distribution, making them unusable for hundreds of participants.
- Solution
- A minimal code distribution service: upload a batch of redemption codes, set rules (one per person, deduplicate by email, deadline), and generate a claim page. After users submit their email, the system assigns and sends a unique code automatically. A dashboard shows remaining codes and claim records, with CSV export.
- Users
- Indie developers, small team operators, anyone distributing App Store promo codes or activation keys
- MVP
- Upload CSV codes and an email whitelist; generate a public claim page; assign codes one-per-person with deduplication; auto-send emails; view claimed/remaining lists with export; auto-close at deadline
- Revenue
- Free tier limited to 50 codes/month; paid subscriptions by campaign count and monthly code volume ($5–$19/mo); one-time self-hosted license
- Why now
- AI lets indie developers ship and launch more often, and giveaways remain one of the most effective cold-start tactics. Existing form tools are restrictive, so a lightweight dedicated tool can quickly acquire seed users.