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Ask HN: Is there a market for user scripts?
I have developed several Greasemonkey user scripts for the company I work for, and they have measurably increased efficiency.
My guess is that Javascript-based user scripts could similarly improve efficiency for a number of businesses.
But is there a market for them? Basically all of the user scripts I've encountered have been freely shared.
And if there is a market for them ... how does one go about explaining a user scripts (and its benefits) to someone who thinks a greasemonkey is an auto mechanic?
- JCB_K 16y agoIt would be hard. Like you said they're usually free, which gives people the expectation they'll be free. Then they come across yours, and they'll be surprised to see a price. Unless you're really offering something different I don't see it happen. A donate-button could work though, if your work is good people will often be willing to give a few dollars.
- cancelbubble 16y agoTechnically, doesn't your employer own these scripts? Unless they were 100% written on your own equipment/time and you just happen to be using them at "work".
- Geee 16y agoIt is possible to sell web apps and extensions (almost same thing as greasemonkey scripts) on Chrome Web Store at https://chrome.google.com/webstore https://chrome.google.com/webstore. For Chrome only obviously.
- tgriesser 16y agoYou might find some luck on http://codecanyon.net/ http://codecanyon.net/