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yc
by @lucasygu
CLI for YC Startup School, a16z Speedrun, SPC, and startup program discovery — weekly updates, dashboard, applications, accelerator deadlines
TERMINAL
clawhub install yc📖 About This Skill
description: CLI for YC Startup School, a16z Speedrun, SPC, and startup program discovery — weekly updates, dashboard, applications, accelerator deadlines allowed-tools: Bash, Read, Write name: yc version: 0.3.2 metadata: openclaw: requires: bins: - yc install: - kind: node package: "@lucasygu/yc" bins: [yc] os: [macos] homepage: https://github.com/lucasygu/yc-cli tags: - ycombinator - startup-school - a16z - speedrun - south-park-commons - spc - accelerator - fellowship - incubator - discover - productivity
YC CLI — YC Startup School, a16z Speedrun, SPC & Startup Discovery
CLI tool for managing your YC Startup School journey, submitting a16z Speedrun and SPC applications, and discovering 24+ accelerators, fellowships, and incubators — all from the terminal.
Prerequisites
Quick Reference
# YC Startup School
yc whoami # Test connection, show user info
yc dashboard # Show streak, curriculum, weekly status
yc updates # List all weekly updates
yc show # Show a single update in detail
yc new # Submit new weekly update (interactive)
yc new --metric 5 --morale 7 --talked-to 3 # Non-interactivea16z Speedrun
yc speedrun template # Generate JSON template
yc speedrun apply # Interactive application
yc speedrun apply --from-json app.json # Submit from JSON file
yc speedrun apply --from-json app.json --dry-run # Validate without submitting
yc speedrun upload-deck deck.pdf # Upload pitch deckSouth Park Commons
yc spc info # Show form URLs and program details
yc spc template # Generate JSON template (fellowship)
yc spc template --type membership # Template for community membership
yc spc apply # Interactive application
yc spc apply --from-json app.json # Fill from JSON file
yc spc apply --from-json app.json --dry-run --headed # Preview
yc spc open # Open form in browserDiscover Programs
yc discover # Overview — deadlines + rolling programs
yc discover list # Browse all 24+ programs
yc discover list --type fellowship # Filter by type
yc discover list --stage pre-seed # Filter by stage
yc discover deadlines # Upcoming deadlines sorted by date
yc discover show yc # Full details for a program
yc discover search "deep tech" # Search by name/focus/description
yc discover open yc # Open application page in browser
YC Startup School Commands
yc whoami
Test your connection and display user info (name, track, slug).yc dashboard
Show your Startup School dashboard:
yc updates
List all your weekly updates with metric values, morale scores, and highlights.yc show
Display a single update in full detail including goals and their completion status.yc new
Submit a new weekly update. Runs in interactive mode by default (prompts for each field).Interactive mode:
yc new
Prompts for: metric value, morale, users talked to, changes, blockers, goals
Flag mode (for automation):
yc new \
--metric 10 \
--morale 8 \
--talked-to 5 \
--change "Shipped MVP to first 10 users" \
--blocker "Payment integration delayed" \
--learned "Users want simpler onboarding" \
--goal "Launch public beta" \
--goal "Set up analytics"
a16z Speedrun Commands
yc speedrun template
Generate a JSON template for a Speedrun application. Save it, fill in your details, then submit with --from-json.yc speedrun apply
Submit a Speedrun application. Two modes:Interactive mode (prompts for all fields):
yc speedrun apply
From JSON file (for automation / repeat submissions):
# Generate template, edit it, submit
yc speedrun template > my-app.json
... edit my-app.json with your details ...
yc speedrun apply --from-json my-app.jsonDry run first to validate
yc speedrun apply --from-json my-app.json --dry-run
yc speedrun upload-deck
Upload a pitch deck PDF and get the GCS URL to include in your application.yc speedrun upload-deck pitch.pdf
Speedrun Categories
B2B / Enterprise Applications
Consumer Applications
Deep Tech
Gaming / Entertainment Studio
Infrastructure / Dev Tools
Healthcare
GovTech
Web3
Other
Global Options
YC Startup School commands support:
--cookie-source — Browser to read cookies from (chrome, safari, firefox). Default: chrome--chrome-profile — Specific Chrome profile directory name--json — Output raw JSON (for scripting)South Park Commons Commands
SPC uses Airtable Interface forms. The CLI fills and submits via Playwright (headless Chromium).
yc spc info
Show available SPC programs and their Airtable form URLs.yc spc template
Generate a JSON template for an SPC application.yc spc template # Founder Fellowship (default)
yc spc template --type membership # Community Membership
yc spc apply
Fill and submit an SPC application via Playwright (headless browser).yc spc apply # Interactive
yc spc apply --from-json my-app.json # From JSON file
yc spc apply --from-json my-app.json --dry-run # Fill but don't submit
yc spc apply --from-json my-app.json --headed # Show browser window
yc spc apply --from-json my-app.json --dry-run --headed # Visual review
yc spc open
Open the SPC application form in your default browser.yc spc open # Founder Fellowship
yc spc open --type membership # Community Membership
SPC Programs
| Program | Funding | Duration | |---------|---------|----------| | Founder Fellowship | $400K for 7% + $600K follow-on | Cohort-based (Spring/Fall) | | Community Membership | No funding | Up to 6 months |
Discover Commands
Browse 24+ curated accelerators, fellowships, and incubators with deadlines, terms, and application links.
yc discover
Overview of programs with open/upcoming deadlines plus rolling programs. Default command.yc discover list
Browse all programs in a table format. Filter with options:
--type — Filter: accelerator, fellowship, incubator, community--stage — Filter: pre-idea, pre-seed, seed--focus — Filter by focus area: ai, deep-tech, fintech, etc.--tier — Filter: 1 (elite), 2 (major), 3 (notable)--json — Output as JSONyc discover deadlines
All upcoming deadlines sorted by closing date.yc discover show
Full details for a specific program — investment terms, equity, deadlines, focus areas, application URL.yc discover search
Search programs by name, focus area, or description.yc discover open
Open a program's application page in the default browser.Workflows
Weekly Update Routine
yc dashboard # Check status
yc new # Submit if needed
yc updates # Verify
Speedrun Application via Claude Code
When the user asks to apply to a16z Speedrun, generate a JSON template, fill it with their info, and submit:yc speedrun template > /tmp/speedrun-app.json
... Claude fills in the JSON ...
yc speedrun apply --from-json /tmp/speedrun-app.json --dry-run # Validate first
yc speedrun apply --from-json /tmp/speedrun-app.json # Submit
SPC Application via Claude Code
yc spc template > /tmp/spc-app.json # Generate template
... Claude fills in the JSON ...
yc spc apply --from-json /tmp/spc-app.json --dry-run --headed # Preview in browser
yc spc apply --from-json /tmp/spc-app.json # Submit
Program Discovery
yc discover # What's open right now?
yc discover list --type fellowship # Browse fellowships
yc discover show yc # Deep dive on YC
yc discover open yc # Open YC application