Being a solo developer in 2025 is a completely different game than it was just two years ago.
I recently launched DiscordForge – a premium directory for Discord bots. My goal was to fix the broken discovery system of current bot lists (spam, malware, fake upvotes). But as a solo founder, I had to move fast.
Here is how I used Google's latest tools to build a production-ready platform in record time.
1. The IDE: Google Antigravity ⚡
I switched from VS Code to Antigravity, and honestly, it’s hard to go back.
The "Killer Feature" for me wasn't just the AI autocomplete—it was the multi-agent orchestration.
Building a platform involves context-switching between:
- Frontend (React/Next.js components)
- Backend (Verification logic, API)
- Database (Schema management)
In Antigravity, I could run separate coding agents for these contexts simultaneously within the IDE. It felt less like coding alone and more like directing a small team of junior developers. I could task one agent with refactoring the Navbar component while I focused on the complex OAuth2 logic with another.
2. The Brain: Gemini 3 "Deep Thinking" 🧠
Most bot lists use basic ElasticSearch for finding bots. I wanted something smarter.
I integrated Gemini 3 to handle two critical things:
A. Semantic Search
Users don't always search by name. They search by intent.
- Query: "I need a bot that stops people from spamming links."
- Old Search: 0 results (No bot named "stops people").
- Gemini 3: Understands context -> Returns AutoMod or Wick.
B. Security Verification (Reasoning)
This is where the "Deep Thinking" model shines. When a developer submits a bot, we don't just check if it's online. We use the model to analyze the submission metadata and permission requests.
If a "Calculator Bot" asks for ADMINISTRATOR permissions, Gemini flags it immediately as suspicious logic.
The Result 🚀
We are now live with a "Forge Verified" system that ensures higher safety than traditional lists.
If you are building with the new Google stack, I'd love to hear your thoughts. And if you have a Discord bot, come test our verification system!
Check it out here: DiscordForge.org
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