Step 2: Match Templates
Phase: spec
Context
You have app_description from Step 1. Now check if a pre-built template matches what the user wants.
What to do
Compare the user's description against the template library below. If one is a close match, suggest it to the user in plain language.
Example: "That sounds a lot like our Trivia Night template — it does most of what you described already. Want to start from that? We can customize it however you like."
If no template matches, that's fine. Say: "We'll build this from scratch — no problem!"
If a template is a partial match, mention it: "We have a [template] that covers part of what you want. Want to start from that and add the rest?"
Available Templates
Utility Apps
| # | Template | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shared Todo List | Collaborative task list with checkboxes and assignments |
| 2 | Landing Page + Waitlist | Product launch page with email signup |
| 3 | Expense Splitter | Split bills among friends, track who owes what |
| 4 | Event Scheduling Poll | Doodle-style availability picker |
| 5 | Recipe Book | Personal recipe collection with search and categories |
| 6 | Apartment Tracker | Compare rental listings with notes and ratings |
| 7 | Micro-Blog | Short-form posts with timestamps and reactions |
| 8 | Gift Registry | Wishlist sharing with "claimed" status |
| 9 | Workout Log | Track exercises, sets, reps with progress charts |
| 10 | Flash Cards | Create and study decks with spaced repetition |
| 11 | Voting Booth | Create a poll, share link, see live results |
| 12 | Photo Wall | Event photo sharing — everyone uploads, gallery view |
| 13 | Countdown Timer | Shared event countdown with comments |
| 14 | Potluck Organizer | Who's bringing what — claim items, avoid duplicates |
| 15 | Secret Santa | Anonymous gift exchange matcher |
Games
| # | Template | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Hangman | Classic word guessing — solo or pass-and-play |
| 17 | Trivia Night | Kahoot-style: host creates questions, players join via code, live scoring |
| 18 | Would You Rather | Vote on dilemmas, see results in real time |
| 19 | Two Truths and a Lie | Players submit statements, others guess the lie |
| 20 | Word Chain | Take turns adding words, timer-based, score tracking |
| 21 | Bingo Card Generator | Host calls items, players mark their cards |
| 22 | Scavenger Hunt | Team checklist with photo upload proof |
| 23 | Drawing Prompt Roulette | Get a prompt, draw it, others vote on results |
| 24 | Memory Match | Card flip game with difficulty levels and leaderboard |
| 25 | Quiz Maker | Create and share custom quizzes with scoring |
| 26 | Word Scramble | Unscramble words against the clock, shareable scores |
| 27 | Tic-Tac-Toe | Share a link, play a friend, win/loss tracking |
Browse full template details at /templates/.
Expected output
matched_template_or_null— The template name and number if matched, ornullif building from scratch. Include whether the user accepted or declined the suggestion.