TechStack
About
A website technology detection tool that identifies and analyzes the technologies used on any website. Uses a co-located JSON pattern architecture enabling detection patterns to be shared between PHP backend and JavaScript frontend (designed for future Chrome extension). Detects CMSs, analytics, JS frameworks, CSS frameworks, web servers, languages, and infrastructure.
Built with Laravel 12 + Vue 3 + Inertia.js + TypeScript + Tailwind CSS.
Team
Niche
Website technology detection and analysis — identify CMSs, frameworks, analytics, servers, and infrastructure
Timeline
Core detection engine with JSON pattern architecture built. Expanding technology signatures and planning Chrome extension
Monetization
Freemium: basic lookups free, premium for bulk analysis, API access, historical tracking, and Chrome extension
Strategy
Co-located JSON patterns work across PHP backend and JS frontend (future Chrome extension). Start with web app, expand to browser extension for instant detection. Build comprehensive signature database through community contributions
Competition
BuiltWith (expensive enterprise), Wappalyzer (acquired by BuiltWith), WhatRuns (Chrome extension only). Market consolidation creates opportunity for new affordable alternative