Show HN: PromptStack – Full-stack apps with just text files, Claude Code runtime (github.com)

PromptStack has introduced an innovative framework allowing developers to create full-stack applications using only text files, leveraging Claude Code as both the backend runtime and CLI frontend. By treating APIs as markdown commands, business logic as markdown instructions, and databases as JSON files, PromptStack simplifies the development process to mere text, eliminating the complexities of traditional coding infrastructure. This paradigm shift means that what you write directly becomes executable specifications, seamlessly interpreting natural language instructions without the need for code. The significance of PromptStack for the AI/ML community lies in its ability to democratize application development, making it accessible to non-developers and reducing the time needed to validate Minimum Viable Products (MVPs). While it may be computationally inefficient – as every action involves LLM reasoning and incurs costs – the trade-off favors rapid development over efficiency. With declining LLM costs, this framework offers an attractive solution for projects demanding both traditional functionalities and AI features, all encapsulated in straightforward, manageable text files, thus revolutionizing how applications are built and deployed.