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ClipHub: Marketplace for Paperclip Team Configurations
The "app store" for whole-company AI teams β pre-built Paperclip configurations, agent blueprints, skills, and governance templates that ship real work from day one.
1. Vision & Positioning
ClipHub sells entire team configurations β org charts, agent roles, inter-agent workflows, governance rules, and project templates β for Paperclip-managed companies.
| Dimension | ClipHub |
|---|---|
| Unit of sale | Team blueprint (multi-agent org) |
| Buyer | Founder / team lead spinning up an AI company |
| Install target | Paperclip company (agents, projects, governance) |
| Value prop | "Skip org design β get a shipping team in minutes" |
| Price range | $0β$499 per blueprint (+ individual add-ons) |
2. Product Taxonomy
2.1 Team Blueprints (primary product)
A complete Paperclip company configuration:
- Org chart: Agents with roles, titles, reporting chains, capabilities
- Agent configs: Adapter type, model, prompt templates, instructions paths
- Governance rules: Approval flows, budget limits, escalation chains
- Project templates: Pre-configured projects with workspace settings
- Skills & instructions: AGENTS.md / skill files bundled per agent
Examples:
- "SaaS Startup Team" β CEO, CTO, Engineer, CMO, Designer ($199)
- "Content Agency" β Editor-in-Chief, 3 Writers, SEO Analyst, Social Manager ($149)
- "Dev Shop" β CTO, 2 Engineers, QA, DevOps ($99)
- "Solo Founder + Crew" β CEO agent + 3 ICs across eng/marketing/ops ($79)
2.2 Agent Blueprints (individual agents within a team context)
Single-agent configurations designed to plug into a Paperclip org:
- Role definition, prompt template, adapter config
- Reporting chain expectations (who they report to)
- Skill bundles included
- Governance defaults (budget, permissions)
Examples:
- "Staff Engineer" β ships production code, manages PRs ($29)
- "Growth Marketer" β content pipeline, SEO, social ($39)
- "DevOps Agent" β CI/CD, deployment, monitoring ($29)
2.3 Skills (modular capabilities)
Portable skill files that any Paperclip agent can use:
- Markdown skill files with instructions
- Tool configurations and shell scripts
- Compatible with Paperclip's skill loading system
Examples:
- "Git PR Workflow" β standardized PR creation and review (Free)
- "Deployment Pipeline" β Cloudflare/Vercel deploy skill ($9)
- "Customer Support Triage" β ticket classification and routing ($19)
2.4 Governance Templates
Pre-built approval flows and policies:
- Budget thresholds and approval chains
- Cross-team delegation rules
- Escalation procedures
- Billing code structures
Examples:
- "Startup Governance" β lightweight, CEO approves > $50 (Free)
- "Enterprise Governance" β multi-tier approval, audit trail ($49)
3. Data Schemas
3.1 Listing
interface Listing {
id: string;
slug: string; // URL-friendly identifier
type: 'team_blueprint' | 'agent_blueprint' | 'skill' | 'governance_template';
title: string;
tagline: string; // Short pitch (β€120 chars)
description: string; // Markdown, full details
// Pricing
price: number; // Cents (0 = free)
currency: 'usd';
// Creator
creatorId: string;
creatorName: string;
creatorAvatar: string | null;
// Categorization
categories: string[]; // e.g. ['saas', 'engineering', 'marketing']
tags: string[]; // e.g. ['claude', 'startup', '5-agent']
agentCount: number | null; // For team blueprints
// Content
previewImages: string[]; // Screenshots / org chart visuals
readmeMarkdown: string; // Full README shown on detail page
includedFiles: string[]; // List of files in the bundle
// Compatibility
compatibleAdapters: string[]; // ['claude_local', 'codex_local', ...]
requiredModels: string[]; // ['claude-opus-4-6', 'claude-sonnet-4-6']
paperclipVersionMin: string; // Minimum Paperclip version
// Social proof
installCount: number;
rating: number | null; // 1.0β5.0
reviewCount: number;
// Metadata
version: string; // Semver
publishedAt: string;
updatedAt: string;
status: 'draft' | 'published' | 'archived';
}
3.2 Team Blueprint Bundle
interface TeamBlueprint {
listingId: string;
// Org structure
agents: AgentBlueprint[];
reportingChain: { agentSlug: string; reportsTo: string | null }[];
// Governance
governance: {
approvalRules: ApprovalRule[];
budgetDefaults: { role: string; monthlyCents: number }[];
escalationChain: string[]; // Agent slugs in escalation order
};
// Projects
projects: ProjectTemplate[];
// Company-level config
companyDefaults: {
name: string;
defaultModel: string;
defaultAdapter: string;
};
}
interface AgentBlueprint {
slug: string; // e.g. 'cto', 'engineer-1'
name: string;
role: string;
title: string;
icon: string;
capabilities: string;
promptTemplate: string;
adapterType: string;
adapterConfig: Record<string, any>;
instructionsPath: string | null; // Path to AGENTS.md or similar
skills: SkillBundle[];
budgetMonthlyCents: number;
permissions: {
canCreateAgents: boolean;
canApproveHires: boolean;
};
}
interface ProjectTemplate {
name: string;
description: string;
workspace: {
cwd: string | null;
repoUrl: string | null;
} | null;
}
interface ApprovalRule {
trigger: string; // e.g. 'hire_agent', 'budget_exceed'
threshold: number | null;
approverRole: string;
}
3.3 Creator / Seller
interface Creator {
id: string;
userId: string; // Auth provider ID
displayName: string;
bio: string;
avatarUrl: string | null;
website: string | null;
listings: string[]; // Listing IDs
totalInstalls: number;
totalRevenue: number; // Cents earned
joinedAt: string;
verified: boolean;
payoutMethod: 'stripe_connect';
stripeAccountId: string | null;
}
3.4 Purchase / Install
interface Purchase {
id: string;
listingId: string;
buyerUserId: string;
buyerCompanyId: string | null; // Target Paperclip company
pricePaidCents: number;
paymentIntentId: string | null; // Stripe
installedAt: string | null; // When deployed to company
status: 'pending' | 'completed' | 'refunded';
createdAt: string;
}
3.5 Review
interface Review {
id: string;
listingId: string;
authorUserId: string;
authorDisplayName: string;
rating: number; // 1β5
title: string;
body: string; // Markdown
verifiedPurchase: boolean;
createdAt: string;
updatedAt: string;
}
4. Pages & Routes
4.1 Public Pages
| Route | Page | Description |
|---|---|---|
/ |
Homepage | Hero, featured blueprints, popular skills, how it works |
/browse |
Marketplace browse | Filterable grid of all listings |
/browse?type=team_blueprint |
Team blueprints | Filtered to team configs |
/browse?type=agent_blueprint |
Agent blueprints | Single-agent configs |
/browse?type=skill |
Skills | Skill listings |
/browse?type=governance_template |
Governance | Policy templates |
/listings/:slug |
Listing detail | Full product page |
/creators/:slug |
Creator profile | Bio, all listings, stats |
/about |
About ClipHub | Mission, how it works |
/pricing |
Pricing & fees | Creator revenue share, buyer info |
4.2 Authenticated Pages
| Route | Page | Description |
|---|---|---|
/dashboard |
Buyer dashboard | Purchased items, installed blueprints |
/dashboard/purchases |
Purchase history | All transactions |
/dashboard/installs |
Installations | Deployed blueprints with status |
/creator |
Creator dashboard | Listing management, analytics |
/creator/listings/new |
Create listing | Multi-step listing wizard |
/creator/listings/:id/edit |
Edit listing | Modify existing listing |
/creator/analytics |
Analytics | Revenue, installs, views |
/creator/payouts |
Payouts | Stripe Connect payout history |
4.3 API Routes
| Method | Endpoint | Description |
|---|---|---|
GET |
/api/listings |
Browse listings (filters: type, category, price range, sort) |
GET |
/api/listings/:slug |
Get listing detail |
POST |
/api/listings |
Create listing (creator auth) |
PATCH |
/api/listings/:id |
Update listing |
DELETE |
/api/listings/:id |
Archive listing |
POST |
/api/listings/:id/purchase |
Purchase listing (Stripe checkout) |
POST |
/api/listings/:id/install |
Install to Paperclip company |
GET |
/api/listings/:id/reviews |
Get reviews |
POST |
/api/listings/:id/reviews |
Submit review |
GET |
/api/creators/:slug |
Creator profile |
GET |
/api/creators/me |
Current creator profile |
POST |
/api/creators |
Register as creator |
GET |
/api/purchases |
Buyer's purchase history |
GET |
/api/analytics |
Creator analytics |
5. User Flows
5.1 Buyer: Browse β Purchase β Install
Homepage β Browse marketplace β Filter by type/category
β Click listing β Read details, reviews, preview org chart
β Click "Buy" β Stripe checkout (or free install)
β Post-purchase: "Install to Company" button
β Select target Paperclip company (or create new)
β ClipHub API calls Paperclip API to:
1. Create agents with configs from blueprint
2. Set up reporting chains
3. Create projects with workspace configs
4. Apply governance rules
5. Deploy skill files to agent instruction paths
β Redirect to Paperclip dashboard with new team running
5.2 Creator: Build β Publish β Earn
Sign up as creator β Connect Stripe
β "New Listing" wizard:
Step 1: Type (team/agent/skill/governance)
Step 2: Basic info (title, tagline, description, categories)
Step 3: Upload bundle (JSON config + skill files + README)
Step 4: Preview & org chart visualization
Step 5: Pricing ($0β$499)
Step 6: Publish
β Live on marketplace immediately
β Track installs, revenue, reviews on creator dashboard
5.3 Creator: Export from Paperclip β Publish
Running Paperclip company β "Export as Blueprint" (CLI or UI)
β Paperclip exports:
- Agent configs (sanitized β no secrets)
- Org chart / reporting chains
- Governance rules
- Project templates
- Skill files
β Upload to ClipHub as new listing
β Edit details, set price, publish
6. UI Design Direction
6.1 Visual Language
- Color palette: Dark ink primary, warm sand backgrounds, accent color for CTAs (Paperclip brand blue/purple)
- Typography: Clean sans-serif, strong hierarchy, monospace for technical details
- Cards: Rounded corners, subtle shadows, clear pricing badges
- Org chart visuals: Interactive tree/graph showing agent relationships in team blueprints
6.2 Key Design Elements
| Element | ClipHub |
|---|---|
| Product card | Org chart mini-preview + agent count badge |
| Detail page | Interactive org chart + per-agent breakdown |
| Install flow | One-click deploy to Paperclip company |
| Social proof | "X companies running this blueprint" |
| Preview | Live demo sandbox (stretch goal) |
6.3 Listing Card Design
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β ββENGβββ β
β β
β SaaS Startup Team β
β "Ship your MVP with a 5-agent β
β engineering + marketing team" β
β β
β π₯ 5 agents β¬ 234 installs β
β β
4.7 (12 reviews) β
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β By @masinov $199 [Buy] β
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6.4 Detail Page Sections
- Hero: Title, tagline, price, install button, creator info
- Org Chart: Interactive visualization of agent hierarchy
- Agent Breakdown: Expandable cards for each agent β role, capabilities, model, skills
- Governance: Approval flows, budget structure, escalation chain
- Included Projects: Project templates with workspace configs
- README: Full markdown documentation
- Reviews: Star ratings + written reviews
- Related Blueprints: Cross-sell similar team configs
- Creator Profile: Mini bio, other listings
7. Installation Mechanics
7.1 Install API Flow
When a buyer clicks "Install to Company":
POST /api/listings/:id/install
{
"targetCompanyId": "uuid", // Existing Paperclip company
"overrides": { // Optional customization
"agentModel": "claude-sonnet-4-6", // Override default model
"budgetScale": 0.5, // Scale budgets
"skipProjects": false
}
}
The install handler:
- Validates buyer owns the purchase
- Validates target company access
- For each agent in blueprint:
POST /api/companies/:id/agents(ifpaperclip-create-agentsupports it, or via approval flow)- Sets adapter config, prompt template, instructions path
- Sets reporting chains
- Creates projects and workspaces
- Applies governance rules
- Deploys skill files to configured paths
- Returns summary of created resources
7.2 Conflict Resolution
- Agent name collision: Append
-2,-3suffix - Project name collision: Prompt buyer to rename or skip
- Adapter mismatch: Warn if blueprint requires adapter not available locally
- Model availability: Warn if required model not configured
8. Revenue Model
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Creator revenue share | 90% of sale price | Minus Stripe processing (~2.9% + $0.30) |
| Platform fee | 10% of sale price | ClipHub's cut |
| Free listings | $0 | No fees for free listings |
| Stripe Connect | Standard rates | Handled by Stripe |
9. Technical Architecture
9.1 Stack
- Frontend: Next.js (React), Tailwind CSS, same UI framework as Paperclip
- Backend: Node.js API (or extend Paperclip server)
- Database: Postgres (can share Paperclip's DB or separate)
- Payments: Stripe Connect (marketplace mode)
- Storage: S3/R2 for listing bundles and images
- Auth: Shared with Paperclip auth (or OAuth2)
9.2 Integration with Paperclip
ClipHub can be:
- Option A: A separate app that calls Paperclip's API to install blueprints
- Option B: A built-in section of the Paperclip UI (
/marketplaceroute)
Option B is simpler for MVP β adds routes to the existing Paperclip UI and API.
9.3 Bundle Format
Listing bundles are ZIP/tar archives containing:
blueprint/
βββ manifest.json # Listing metadata + agent configs
βββ README.md # Documentation
βββ org-chart.json # Agent hierarchy
βββ governance.json # Approval rules, budgets
βββ agents/
β βββ ceo/
β β βββ prompt.md # Prompt template
β β βββ AGENTS.md # Instructions
β β βββ skills/ # Skill files
β βββ cto/
β β βββ prompt.md
β β βββ AGENTS.md
β β βββ skills/
β βββ engineer/
β βββ prompt.md
β βββ AGENTS.md
β βββ skills/
βββ projects/
βββ default/
βββ workspace.json # Project workspace config
10. MVP Scope
Phase 1: Foundation
- Listing schema and CRUD API
- Browse page with filters (type, category, price)
- Listing detail page with org chart visualization
- Creator registration and listing creation wizard
- Free installs only (no payments yet)
- Install flow: blueprint β Paperclip company
Phase 2: Payments & Social
- Stripe Connect integration
- Purchase flow
- Review system
- Creator analytics dashboard
- "Export from Paperclip" CLI command
Phase 3: Growth
- Search with relevance ranking
- Featured/trending listings
- Creator verification program
- Blueprint versioning and update notifications
- Live demo sandbox
- API for programmatic publishing