Build Log

Built in public.
Shipped for real.

The milestones behind building riftlab.ai. One Founder, One AI Agent, Ship Happens.

Built with
Replit
v1.6.0

Nuro: AI Advisory Agent

Feb 28, 2026
  • An AI advisor that actually knows our platform
  • Nuro uses a Router-Specialist architecture
  • Every link it shares is verified against live data
  • Searches 190+ use cases, guides, coaching frameworks, and Pulse articles by semantic similarity
  • Knows when to recommend a strategy call instead of a tutorial
  • Tracks usage and cost per request
v1.5.0

Speed + Discoverability

Feb 23, 2026
  • Pages now load instantly with no spinners
  • Fonts load without blocking the page
  • Faster database queries across the board
  • Auto-generated preview images for social sharing
  • Full sitemap covering all 272 pages
v1.4.0

Under the Hood Rebuild

Feb 22, 2026
  • Simplified the entire platform down to a single application
  • Removed ~4,000 lines of unnecessary code
  • Everything — pages, data, and logic — now runs under one roof
  • Simpler, faster, more reliable
v1.3.0

Services Page

Feb 19, 2026
  • A new services page that walks you through three engagement tiers: Learn, Accelerate, and Build
  • Each tier shows what you get, how it works, and what to expect
  • Real client testimonials included
v1.2.0

190 Use Case Detail Pages

Feb 21, 2026
  • Every use case now has its own dedicated page with the full prompt and recommended AI models
  • All 190 pages are auto-generated — zero manual effort
  • Each one is optimized to show up in search results
v1.1.0

New Engine

Feb 20, 2026
  • Rebuilt the entire platform on a modern framework built for speed and discoverability
  • Every page is now optimized for search engines with proper titles, descriptions, and rich previews
  • Custom error pages
  • The foundation for everything that followed
v1.0.0

Homepage Redesign

Feb 19, 2026
  • Homepage rebuilt from scratch around a clear story: here's the problem, here's our approach, here's why we're credible, and here's how to get started
  • Founder story, featured offerings, and client testimonials all in one flow
v0.9.0

App Studio

Feb 21, 2026
  • New section showcasing AI-powered tools and applications built in-house
  • A space to ship experiments and useful utilities
v0.8.0

Pulse News Feed

Jan 15, 2026
  • Curated AI news feed with category filters and trending indicators
  • Individual article pages with prev/next navigation
  • Search across all articles
  • The signal without the noise
v0.7.0

Guides + Notion Integration

Jan 12, 2026
  • Step-by-step guides with images and end-of-guide quizzes
  • Content is written in Notion and automatically syncs to the site — write once, publish everywhere
v0.6.0

Sign In + Premium Content

Jan 6, 2026
  • Sign in with Google or email
  • Account management page
  • Premium content unlocked for registered users
v0.5.0

Course Landing Page

Jan 6, 2026
  • Full landing page for the Applied AI for Knowledge Work course
  • 4-week curriculum breakdown
  • ROI calculator
  • Instructor credentials
  • Testimonials from real participants
v0.4.0

Database Upgrade

Jan 10, 2026
  • Upgraded to a production-grade database
  • Faster, more reliable, and built to scale
v0.3.0

Use Cases Library

Dec 28, 2025
  • 190+ ready-to-use business prompts organized by role and complexity
  • Filter by what you do, find the right prompt, and see which AI model works best for it
  • The heart of the platform
v0.2.0

Brand Identity

Dec 24, 2025
  • The Scope logo — a viewfinder mark with a pulsing amber orb
  • Dark industrial aesthetic with amber, cyan, and green accents
  • Custom fonts and a design language that carries across every page
v0.1.0

First Commit

Dec 13, 2025
  • The starting line
  • An idea, a blank canvas, and one AI-powered development agent
  • Built with Replit Agent from day one
  • 893 commits and counting
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