SHIP Method
SHIP Method Spec
Complete framework spec — S→H→I→P, Ship Method OS, ship-membership
What is SHIP Method?
Core Insight
"AI Coding alone isn't enough — you need the right thinking order too."
SHIP Method is a 4-step framework that makes AI build exactly what you envision — from defining the problem → designing the flow → writing the spec → shipping.
SHIP Framework
S→H→I→P — 4 steps that make AI build right the first time. Works with any AI model.
Core
Ship Method OS
npx ship-create → Next.js 16 app + agent rules + 8 slash commands + 13 modules in 30 seconds.
Open Source
ship-membership
White-label membership backend — admin panel + member portal + Stripe subscriptions. Edit one config.ts file.
Included in OS
SHIP Framework — The Core
4-step thinking order that makes AI build exactly what you envision
S → H → I → P
S
Structure
Define your goal before opening AI
H
Human Flow
Map out how it's used before building anything
I
Instruction
Turn your flow into a spec AI can build — no guessing
P
Publish
Ship it. Stop waiting for perfect.
AI Coding alone vs AI Coding + SHIP
Starting
Type your idea into ChatGPT with no structure — AI guesses, output is off
Structure: answer 3 questions first → AI has clear context, result matches from round one
Design
Ask AI to create UI — get something that looks good but isn't actually usable
Human Flow: describe the journey first → AI understands how users will move through it
Build
Trial and error with prompts — wasting hours before getting something acceptable
Instruction: clear spec before writing prompts → AI builds it right the first time
Launch
Finish the work but too scared to ship — don't know what checklist to follow
Publish: pre-launch checklist → confident every time you deploy
Result
A prototype that looks good on screen but doesn't work in real life
A real business tool people actually use — measurable in time saved or revenue gained
Ship Method OS
npx ship-create → Next.js 16 app + agent rules + slash commands + 13 modules
npx ship-create → What it creates
npx ship-create — demo
8 Slash Commands — from idea to launch
/buildAuto-build a prototype from your idea — run this when you open a project for the first time
/foundationWire auth (Clerk), database (Supabase), payments (Stripe)
/featuresBuild features one by one following your spec
/polishResponsive design, empty states, SEO, performance
/uatUser acceptance testing — happy path, edge cases, mobile
/pentestSecurity audit — OWASP Top 10, auth, headers
/qualityTypeScript, lint, dead code, duplication cleanup
/launchDeploy to Vercel, domain setup, analytics wiring 🚀
13 Modules
01
STRUCTURE
Business goals, scope, feature matrix
02
HUMAN FLOW
User journeys, flows, information architecture
03
INSTRUCTION
AI-ready specs, prompts, implementation plans
04
PUBLISH
QA, SEO, launch checklist, feedback loop
05
SOP
Repeatable procedures: validate, test, iterate
06
TEMPLATES
8 product-type starter packs (SaaS, CRM, membership...)
07
PROMPTS
50+ role-based prompts covering every phase
08
EXAMPLES
Worked end-to-end examples for 4 product types
09
CASE STUDIES
Narrative case studies: what worked, what didn't
10
LAUNCH
Vercel deploy, domain setup, analytics wiring
11
STANDARDS
Naming, documentation, versioning conventions
12
DESIGN SYSTEM
UI component specs for AI-built products
13
TECH STACK
Stack selection matrix + AI briefing templates
8 Product Templates
SaaS
CRM
Membership
Landing Page
Directory
Dashboard
Internal Tool
Marketplace
ship-membership
White-label membership backend — deploy-ready, edit one config.ts file
What it is
A ready-to-clone membership backend — admin panel + member portal + Stripe subscriptions. Everything white-labeled from one file: config.ts
Public Site
/ · /pricing
Visitors
Member Portal
/dashboard · /content · /billing
Paying members
Admin Panel
/admin · /admin/members · /admin/content
Product owner
Setup slash commands
/setupClerk → Supabase → Stripe → local test step by step
/go-liveVercel deploy → env vars → Stripe webhook → smoke test
/add-contentAdd gated content interactively
/add-planAdd a new Stripe plan end-to-end
What does SHIP Method solve?
Problems people face when using AI to build — SHIP Framework is the answer
😵
AI doesn't build what you had in mind — the more you prompt, the more it guesses wrong
S: Structure — answer 3 questions before opening AI
🔀
Beautiful UI but users get lost — they don't know what to click on your own website
H: Human Flow — describe the flow before designing
🔄
Prompting AI 5–10 times, fixing over and over — wasting hours on the same thing
I: Instruction — spec once, build right the first time
📦
Fear it's not perfect → keep tweaking → never publish — stuck in draft for months
P: Publish — checklist → ship fast, collect feedback
🤷
Don't know where to start — have an idea but no idea what step 1 is
OS: 13 modules + 50 prompts + starter kit — start immediately
Start using SHIP Method
Ship Method OS is free — scaffold your first project with npx ship-create