What is PersonaForge?

PersonaForge is a frontend-only tool for generating digital profile cards. It’s built for devs, designers, and creators who want something simple, fast, and clean — without logging in or waiting for some database to catch up.

The idea is simple:
Fill out your profile → pick a style → export as PNG, HTML, Tailwind JSX, or JSON.

Why I Built It

I was tired of the usual builder bloat.
Every no-code tool either required:

• Figma skills
• Custom CSS work
• Signups and databases

So I built something different. A zero-backend, frictionless playground with just enough power to be useful — and just fast enough to actually be fun.

Stack Overview

• Next.js 15 — built using the app directory and new caching primitives.
• Tailwind CSS — fast, expressive styling without the CSS-in-JS mess.
• Radix UI — accessible UI primitives under the hood.
• Framer Motion — animations and fluid transitions.
• Embla Carousel — card previews and template navigation.
• html2canvas — lets users export their card as a PNG.
• React Hook Form, lucide-react, cmdk, vaul, and more.

Everything lives in the frontend. No authentication, no server functions, no persistent state. Just live previews and clean export code.

Core Features

• Real-time preview with editable fields
• Export as:
  • Image (PNG)
  • Copy-pasteable HTML/CSS
  • Tailwind JSX
  • Raw JSON config
• Multiple design presets: Brutalist, Minimalist, Retro, Pastel Pop, and more
• Custom color schemes, fonts, spacing, and avatar options
• Twitter/X banner and LinkedIn card previews
• No login, no tracking, no vendor lock-in

Use Cases

• Indie developers making portfolio sites
• SaaS founders creating team sections fast
• Designers needing a structured starting point
• Creatives who want a branded, exportable contact card

Status

✅ Live — fully usable at personaforge.me
🚀 Launched — on Reddit, Hacker News, X, LinkedIn, and ProductHunt
🧠 In Discussion — about potential resale or integration
🔒 Not Open Source — this project is currently not public on GitHub

Licensing & Ownership

This project is not open source and is currently listed on Flippa for acquisition. All code, rights, and assets are owned by Marcus Ruud.

For inquiries, collaborations, or feedback:
Twitter/X • LinkedIn

Want to learn how it was built?

Check out the full dev breakdown:
📖 How I Built PersonaForge in 5 Days