데브허브 | DEVHUB | How I Built This Directory Using ONLY AI in 30 Minutes
Stop wasting time building directories the hard way. In this interview, Daniel Levy reveals exactly how he vibe-coded BigIslandBulletin.com—a dynamic local events directory that automatically pulls from calendar feeds AND a Telegram channel with 3,000+ members.
You don't need another AI tutorial. You need a room full of people who are actually building!
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See the directory in action: https://www.bigislandbulletin.com/
Daniel website: http://dnalevity.com
What you'll learn:
• The exact AI workflow: Gemini Nano Banana → Google Stitch → Cursor
• Why mockups are the #1 secret to clean vibe-coded sites (not default Vercel garbage)
• Daniel's custom Python script trick that lets Cursor generate images on demand
• Why you should consider pay-per-call APIs instead of $20/month subscriptions
• PocketBase + Next.js + Vercel deployment stack breakdown
• Monetization strategies
Whether you're building a community resource, local business directory, or events aggregator—this walkthrough shows you what's actually possible when you combine agentic AI with smart architecture decisions.
Perfect for online builders, AI practitioners, and indie hackers creating local directories.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Why AI-Powered Directories Are Non-Negotiable Now
00:41 - Meet Daniel Levy & BigIslandBulletin.com
01:37 - The Problem: Telegram Chaos to Directory Order
02:49 - Parsing Event Flyers: OCR vs Vision Models
04:43 - Live Site Tour: The Cleanest Vibe-Coded Directory
05:12 - Design Secret: Google Stitch + Nano Banana Workflow
06:46 - Pay-Per-Call API Hack (Skip the Subscriptions)
07:24 - Building Custom AI Tools for Yourself
08:46 - Live Demo: Generating Landing Page Mockups
10:43 - The Multi-Variation Prompt Trick (Save 75% on Images)
12:02 - From Mockup to Cursor: The Full Pipeline
13:06 - Style Guides & PRD Files That Actually Work
14:08 - The Python Script That Lets Cursor Generate Images
16:17 - N8N Webhook Alternative for Image Generation
17:47 - Opus 4.5: The Model That Actually Understands Screenshots
18:16 - Directory Deep Dive: Map, Filters & Hawaiian Moon Phases
21:01 - Data Architecture: ICS Feeds + Telegram Bot + PocketBase
23:13 - Monetization: Viator Affiliate Integration Done Right
26:00 - Why Next.js Beats PHP for AI-Assisted Coding
27:44 - Pro Tips: Mockups, Screenshots, Error Logs & Planning
30:49 - Model Recommendations: Opus vs Grok vs Gemini 3
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