From 0 to 50 Users in 2 Months: Building a Chrome Extension with React, Node.js, and Gemini Nano

Building a browser extension sounds simple until you actually try to scale it. Two months ago, I launched YouThumb a tool that help creators with the thumbnails to optimize CTR with AI, and while 50 users might seem small to some, the technical and marketing journey to get there was a massive learning curve. Here is the exact stack I used and what I’ve learned about launching a dev-tool. The Architecture (The "Banana" Stack 🍌) I wanted a setup that was both scalable and cost-effective. Here’s...