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NIkhil Sai
NIkhil Sai

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Looking for beta testers – free API abuse detection tool for early-stage SaaS startups

Hey,

I'm building a lightweight tool that detects
API abuse, scraping, and bot attacks for
early-stage SaaS startups.

The problem I'm solving:

  • Bots hammering your API causing unexpected bills
  • Scrapers stealing your data through your endpoints
  • No affordable tool exists for startups who can't pay Cloudflare enterprise prices

What I'm building:

  • Drop-in middleware (npm/pip package)
  • AI-powered behavioral detection
  • Real-time Slack/email alerts before damage happens
  • Dashboard showing attack patterns

Looking for 5 early-stage SaaS founders to
beta test completely free in exchange for
honest feedback.

If you've dealt with API abuse before or want
early access — drop a comment or DM me.

Not selling anything yet. Just building and
need real users to test with.

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