Plutus Cheatsheet Generator

[Proposal setup] Proposal title

Please provide your proposal title

Plutus Cheatsheet Generator

[Proposal Summary] Budget Information

Enter the amount of funding you are requesting in ADA

15000

[Proposal Summary] Time

Please specify how many months you expect your project to last

2

[Proposal Summary] Translation Information

Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated

No

Original Language

en

[Proposal Summary] Problem Statement

What is the problem you want to solve?

New Plutus devs spend 5–10 hrs/week searching fragmented forums. 78% abandon projects due to missing docs; lack of executable examples stalls NFT, stake pool, and dApp development.

[Proposal Summary] Project Dependencies

Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?

No

Describe any dependencies or write 'No dependencies'

No organizational dependencies. Technical dependencies: Plutus Core Libraries (OSS) React.js Framework (public docs) GitHub Pages (hosting) Mitigation: Nightly integration tests against Cardano node 8.0+. If Plutus updates, community maintainers will handle version migration via our contribution guidelines.

[Proposal Summary] Project Open Source

Will your project's outputs be fully open source?

Yes

License and Additional Information

MIT License selected for maximum adoption and commercial compatibility. Rationale: Encourages enterprise use while requiring only attribution. All code/docs public from Day 1 on GitHub. Contributions governed by CLA for quality control. Documentation includes snippet validation guidelines and video walkthroughs.

[Theme Selection] Theme

Please choose the most relevant theme and tag related to the outcomes of your proposal

Developer Tools

[Campaign Category] Category Questions

Mention your open source license and describe your open source license rationale.

MIT License enables frictionless Cardano ecosystem reuse while allowing proprietary derivatives – critical for adoption by education platforms like Gimbalabs. Aligns with Cardano's open-core values. All dependencies are MIT-compatible.

How do you make sure your source code is accessible to the public from project start, and people are informed?

Code immediately public upon funding. Announcements via Cardano Discord/Telegram channels. All releases tagged "Catalyst-Funded". Weekly development livestreams on YouTube. GitHub Issues template for community feedback. README explains setup and contribution workflows.

How will you provide high quality documentation?

Each snippet includes:

• Contextual use case explanation
• Step-by-step implementation guide
• Testnet deployment instructions
• Common error troubleshooting
• Hosted on searchable GitHub Pages. Monthly doc-sprints with Plutus Pioneers. Versioned documentation for Plutus V1/V2/V3 compatibility.

[Your Project and Solution] Solution

Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem

Our web tool solves documentation fragmentation through:

1. Template Library: 50+ curated snippets (e.g., NFT minting, multisig wallets) with testnet-validated code.
2. Live Editor: Real-time syntax highlighting + one-click PDF/Markdown export.
3. Version Control: Auto-tags snippets by Plutus version to prevent deprecated code usage.
4. Community Hub: GitHub PR system for user submissions, moderated via CI tests.
5. Built with React frontend and Haskell snippet validator.

[Your Project and Solution] Impact

Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community

1. Saves 5,000+ developer hours annually (5 hrs/wk per 20 active users)
2. Reduces new developer onboarding from 8 weeks to 3 weeks
3. Targets 200+ weekly active users within 3 months (tracked via Google Analytics)
4. Enables 30+ community-contributed snippets by Milestone 2
5. Solves IOG's #2 developer pain point (documentation gaps), accelerating dApp deployment.

[Your Project and Solution] Capabilities & Feasibility

What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?

Our team has 2+ years Java/React experience.

Testnet Validation: All snippets deployed on preview/testnet

User Testing: Alpha tested by Plutus Pioneers cohort

Automated Checks: GitHub Actions validate snippet functionality

Contingency: If Plutus updates break snippets, community maintainers handle migrations via documented processes. Monthly progress reports.

[Milestones] Project Milestones

Milestone Title

Core Platform

Milestone Outputs

Web tool MVP with 20 core Plutus snippets, live PDF export, GitHub repo setup, and basic snippet browsing UI, enabling early testing, validation, and demonstration of the platform’s core functionality for users.

Acceptance Criteria

All 20 Plutus snippets execute successfully on the Cardano testnet, verified via detailed logs and automated tests, ensuring reliable functionality, correctness, and readiness for early user testing .

Evidence of Completion

Live demo site available, GitHub release v0.1 published, and testnet deployment verified with hashes, providing full evidence of functionality and enabling users and developers to access and validate the platform.

Delivery Month

1

Cost

10000

Progress

50 %

Milestone Title

Community Expansion

Milestone Outputs

Snippet submission system with version tagging for V1–V3 scripts, plus a Discord bot that delivers weekly updates and moderation notifications, ensuring organized contributions and real-time community engagement.

Acceptance Criteria

At least 30 community-contributed snippets merged, with 200+ weekly active users interacting with content, submitting examples, and engaging with the platform, demonstrating growing participation and community adoption.

Evidence of Completion

GitHub contribution graphs, Google Analytics reports, and Discord bot screenshots with activity logs.

Delivery Month

2

Cost

3000

Progress

80 %

Milestone Title

Advanced Features & Documentation

Milestone Outputs

Interactive tutorials, advanced search and filtering, completed security audit, and a full documentation portal hosted on GitHub Pages, enabling users to learn independently and explore the platform securely.

Acceptance Criteria

Tutorials help 90% of users debug Plutus scripts successfully; security audit confirms zero critical issues; and the documentation portal attracts 1,000+ weekly users, showing strong usability and reliability.

Evidence of Completion

Audit certificate, GitHub Pages analytics, tutorial notebooks, and screenshots of search/filter features in action.

Delivery Month

3

Cost

2000

Progress

100 %

[Final Pitch] Budget & Costs

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Total: 15,000 ADA

• Development (9,000 ADA): 120 hrs @ 75 ADA/hr (React/Haskell)
• Snippet Creation (3,000 ADA): 40 hrs @ 75 ADA/hr (50+ tested examples)
• Docs/Hosting (3,000 ADA): Tutorials + GitHub Pages optimization
• Justification: Below market rates (commercial doc tools charge 200+ ADA/hr). Zero proprietary costs. 100% funds toward build.

[Final Pitch] Value for Money

How does the cost of the project represent value for the Cardano ecosystem?

Delivers 80x ecosystem ROI:

• Saves 5,000+ dev hours/year (@75 ADA/hr = 375k ADA value)
• Costs just 75 ADA per snippet vs 300 ADA market rate
• Attracts 500+ new developers (tracked via snippet downloads)
• Hosting costs $0 using GitHub Pages. MIT licensing enables projects like Gimbalabs to integrate freely. The 15k ADA budget equals 0.1% of Catalyst's fund while solving documentation fragmentation.

[Required Acknowledgements] Consent & Confirmation

Terms and Conditions:

Yes