whop-dev
Installation
SKILL.md
Whop App Development
Whop apps run inside an iframe on whop.com. Whop sends the signed-in user as a JWT, your server verifies it, checks what that user can access, and talks to the Whop API with an API key. Money flows through checkout, and your server learns about it from signed webhooks.
Whop's stack changed a lot between July and October 2026. Code from tutorials, older templates, or model memory is often wrong now. Prefer this skill and the current Whop docs over memory.
What Makes a Good Whop App (Suggestions)
Guidelines for app success (not requirements, user requests take priority):
| Principle | Description |
|---|---|
| Empower Creators | Give customization so each whop feels unique |
| Drive Discovery | Make the app have some kind of sharing feature or posting potential to allow users to attract more users |
| Price Sustainably | Make money without gouging creators or customers |
| Keep UX Simple | Core action obvious, minimal clicks |
Details: design-principles.md