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Build an MCP security and auth gateway for developers

10/15
DevToolsPYesterday
Strong Demand2-Week BuildSome Competition

The Opportunity

As AI agents adopt MCP natively, there is no lightweight security layer for indie developers — Permit.io launched on Product Hunt to 98 upvotes proving demand.

Score Breakdown

10/15
Demand4.0/5

How urgently people need this solved and how willing they are to pay for it. Based on complaint frequency and spending signals across platforms.

Market Gap3/5

How open the market is. A high score means few or no direct competitors, or existing solutions are overpriced and underdeliver.

Build Effort3/5

How quickly a solo developer can ship an MVP. 5 = weekend project with standard tools. 1 = months of infrastructure work.

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