Before you build, make sure your idea is actually viable. Most lead magnet ideas fail because they're too complex to build or maintain with vibecoding.

The Core Principle

Simple beats complex.

Vibecoding is perfect for: form input → single API call → formatted output.

Vibecoding struggles with: multi-step logic, complex databases, multiple integrations, stateful interactions.

If your idea requires a development team to maintain, it's not a vibecoding project—it's a product build.

What Makes a Good Lead Magnet App

1. Simple Architecture

• One form, one API call, one result page
• No "save progress" or "come back later" features
• No complex logic trees or multi-step workflows

Good: User inputs business info → AI generates personalized marketing angles → User sees results

Too Complex: User inputs info → App saves to database → User can edit → App regenerates → User can export to 5 formats

2. Clear Traffic Source

• You have a specific funnel or campaign where this fits
• You can send consistent traffic to it right now (ads, email, social)

Good: Replacing the PDF in your Facebook ad funnel

Bad: "I'll figure out traffic after I build it"