thevibepreneur/gapbase-mcp

**Query 474 validated startup gaps from Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Windsurf.**
GapBase is a database of real pain points scraped from Reddit, LinkedIn, and X — each one a validated opportunity for a vibe-coded micro-SaaS. This MCP server lets you search the full database directly from your AI coding environment.
- 🗂️ **474 validated gaps** across 7 industries (ecommerce, healthcare, legal, accounting, property, dental, veterinary)
- 🧠 **Problem statement + vibe-code solution** for every gap
- 🔥 **5 weekly trending gaps** from live social signals (TikTok, HBO, viral challenges)
- 🚀 **Free, no signup, zero network calls** — everything runs locally
- 🔗 Each gap links to the full blueprint (tech stack, GTM, outreach templates) at thevibepreneur.com
Install
Then add to your MCP client config:
Claude Desktop
Edit ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or the equivalent on your OS, and add:
Restart Claude Desktop. You should see a 🔌 icon indicating the server is connected.
Cursor
Edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json:
Windsurf
Edit ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json:
Usage
Once installed, just ask your AI assistant questions in natural language:
> **"Find me 5 legal gaps about billing or time tracking."**
>
> **"What ecommerce gap targets Shopify merchants who want to leave Klaviyo?"**
>
> **"Show me this week's trending gaps with short build windows."**
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> **"What are the top pain points in property management right now?"**
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> **"Give me a dental gap I could vibe code this weekend."**
Claude / Cursor will automatically call the appropriate tool and return problem statements with vibe-code solution directions. Every result includes a full_blueprint URL pointing to the complete breakdown on thevibepreneur.com.
Tools
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
| list_industries | 7 industries covered with gap counts per industry |
| search_gaps | Keyword and/or industry filtered search across 474 validated B2B gaps (the primary tool) |
| get_gap | Fetch a single gap by id or slug |
| get_viral_social_gaps | 5 weekly viral consumer trends (TikTok, HBO, short-window builds) — specialized, ask explicitly |
| get_stats | Database statistics and metadata |
Philosophy
**Free MCP users get the diagnosis. The cure lives on the website.**
Each gap in the MCP bundle includes:
- Problem statement (what's broken)
- Vibe-code solution (a build direction)
- Industry + role