How to Build & Sell Projects with Claude Code on CodeCudos

What Is Claude Code?

Claude Code is Anthropic's official CLI tool for building software with Claude. Instead of copy-pasting between a chat window and your editor, Claude Code works directly in your terminal — reading files, writing code, running commands, and committing to git.

It's the fastest way to go from idea to a sellable project on CodeCudos.

Install Claude Code

npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Then run it in any directory:

claude

On first run, Claude Code will walk you through sign-in — no API key needed.

Step 1: Scaffold Your Project

Start in an empty folder and describe what you want to build:

mkdir my-saas-template && cd my-saas-template
git init
claude

Then tell Claude what to build:

> Build a Next.js SaaS starter with:
> - Auth (NextAuth + Google/GitHub OAuth)
> - Stripe subscription billing
> - Dashboard with sidebar nav
> - User settings page
> - Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui
> - PostgreSQL with Prisma

Claude Code will create the full project structure, install dependencies, and write all the code.

Step 2: Iterate and Refine

Claude Code keeps context across your session. Ask it to improve things:

> Add a landing page with pricing cards
> Fix the mobile nav — it's not closing after clicking a link
> Add dark mode support
> Write a proper README with setup instructions

Each prompt refines the project. Claude reads your existing files, understands the codebase, and makes targeted changes.

Step 3: Test Locally

Ask Claude to help you run and test:

> Run the dev server and fix any errors
> Check for TypeScript errors
> Make sure the build passes

Or run manually:

npm run dev
npm run build

Step 4: Push to GitHub

Create a GitHub repo and push. You can do this directly from Claude Code:

> Create a GitHub repo called "saas-starter-template" and push all code

Or manually:

gh repo create saas-starter-template --public --source=. --push

Make sure your repo is public — CodeCudos needs to access it for quality scoring.

Step 5: List on CodeCudos

CodeCudos will automatically analyze your GitHub repo and assign a quality score (A-F) based on:

Tips for Higher Quality Scores

Ask Claude Code to boost your score before publishing:

> Add ESLint and Prettier configs
> Make sure there are no console.logs or "any" types
> Add a comprehensive README with setup instructions
> Add basic tests for the main components
> Make sure .env.example exists and .env is in .gitignore

Tips for Better Sales

Example Workflow (5 Minutes)

mkdir landing-page && cd landing-page && git init
claude

> Build a responsive landing page with Next.js, Tailwind, and Framer Motion.
> Include: hero with gradient, features grid, pricing table, FAQ accordion,
> footer with links. Add dark mode. Make it production-ready.

> Add ESLint, Prettier, and a README. Push to GitHub as "landing-page-template"

Then go to codecudos.com/sell/new, paste the repo URL, add screenshots, set price, publish. Done.

Summary

Start building: codecudos.com/sell/new