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YC Application Answer Generator
Pick a question, drop in your real facts, and get a tight draft answer you can paste into your YC application.
What is your company going to make? Please describe your product and what it does or will do.
Draft answer
Add a few facts above, then click Generate.
What YC wants here
A one-paragraph, jargon-free explanation. They read 20,000 of these. They want to understand what you do in 15 seconds.
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Next step
Take your answers into the full application
The step-by-step guide covers every section, common rejection reasons, and what partners look for beyond the writing.
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How to use this tool
Step 1
Pick a question
Select the YC application question you want to draft.
Step 2
Add concrete facts
Fill in what you make, who uses it, traction numbers, and one surprising insight.
Step 3
Generate and edit
Copy the draft into your application and rewrite it in your own voice.
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FAQ
Is this the official YC application?
No. This is a practice generator that helps you write tighter drafts using the same structure YC partners respond to. Submit your real application at ycombinator.com/apply.
How long should each answer be?
Aim for 2–4 sentences. YC partners read fast. Lead with the most specific fact — users, revenue, dates — and cut every adjective that doesn't prove something.
Can I copy the generated answer into my application?
Yes. Treat it as a first draft. Rewrite it in your own voice and verify every number before submitting.
Is this YC application answer generator free?
Yes. It runs entirely in your browser, needs no signup, and nothing you type is stored or sent anywhere.
Will YC penalise an answer written with a tool?
No. The tool doesn't write for you — it structures what you already know into the claim, evidence, and specificity pattern partners look for. The facts and numbers are yours.
How long should each YC application answer be?
Most answers work best at 2-4 sentences. YC reviewers skim hundreds of applications, so lead with the concrete fact and cut adjectives.
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