I Built a Linktree Clone in 5 Minutes with AI (No Code Required)

So I just finished making this video where I built a complete Linktree clone, and honestly? I'm still kinda blown away by how easy it was. Like, I've been coding for years, and here's this AI tool that just... builds stuff for you. No webpack configs, no environment variables, no "why isn't this working?!" moments.

What I Actually Built

Let me start with what we ended up with, because it's actually pretty impressive. Using Floot.com (yeah, I'd never heard of it either until recently), I built a full Linktree clone that includes:

And here's the kicker - it took about 5-7 minutes total. I timed it. I've spent longer debugging a single CSS flexbox issue.

How Floot Actually Works

Here's what makes Floot different from tools like Cursor or Windsurf. With those, you're still essentially coding - they're just really smart autocomplete. You still need to set up environments, deal with package conflicts, debug when things break.

Floot is more like having a really good developer sitting next to you who just... does the work. You describe what you want, and you can literally watch it build the app in real-time. No terminal commands, no "npm install failed" errors. It just works.

I started with a simple prompt: "Build me a Linktree clone." That's it. And within minutes, I had a working single-user app. Then I said "make this multi-user with authentication" and boom - full SaaS system with sign up, login, user profiles, the works.

The Numbers Game

Let's talk about the practical stuff. I used about 4,500 credits out of my 103,000 credit allocation for this build. That's like... nothing. The $25/month plan gives you enough to build 3-4 solid projects, though honestly, I'd recommend the $50 plan if you're serious about this stuff.

What really got me was watching my credit count barely move while building something this complete. I've burned through way more money on AWS instances that I forgot to turn off (don't judge me).

Why This Matters for Builders

Look, I'm not trying to sell you on replacing actual development skills. But there's something to be said for being able to validate an idea in minutes instead of weeks. How many times have you had a SaaS idea, spent weeks building it, only to find out nobody wants it?

With Floot, you could literally build an MVP, test it with real users, get feedback, iterate, and still have time left in your weekend. That's pretty powerful.

Plus - and this is something I touch on in my @PromptToCode videos - watching AI build your app teaches you patterns. I learned some interesting UX approaches just by seeing how Floot structured the user flow.

The Real Test

Here's what really sold me on this whole thing - the app actually works. I can sign up, create a profile, add links, rearrange them, view the public page. It's not just a demo or a proof of concept. It's a functional web application.

And that's kind of wild when you think about it. Five minutes ago this didn't exist. Now it's a working SaaS platform. We're living in interesting times.

Anyway, that's my take on Floot. Not trying to hype it up too much, but it's genuinely impressive what you can build with these AI tools now. Whether you're validating ideas, learning new patterns, or just having fun building stuff - it's worth checking out.

Check out the full video above to see the entire build process!