For AI builders

Become a Smith

Join a curated network of human AI builders. Get matched with pre-scoped projects from clients who know exactly what they want to build.

No bidding warsSet your own ratePre-scoped projectsBuild with AI tools
$120+
Top expert hourly rate
3d
Avg project delivery
4.9★
Network avg rating
5–10%
Platform fee (you keep the rest)

How we evaluate Smiths — our vetting criteria are fully public. You can read exactly what we test and how we score before you apply.

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Why Smith?

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Jobs come pre-scoped

Projects delegated from Forge include complexity scores, tech stack, and requirement analysis — so you're not spending hours scoping before you even start.

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Earn more, work less

AI tools let you deliver 3–5× faster. Clients pay for outcomes, not hours — your AI leverage goes straight to your margin.

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Build your reputation

Every completed job adds to your public Smith profile. Your portfolio grows into your most powerful marketing asset.

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Quality clients only

No race-to-the-bottom bidding. Clients come with realistic expectations and pre-scoped requirements.

“I was skeptical a marketplace could have high-quality clients. Smith surprised me — the first job I got came with a full Forge spec. I spent almost no time on discovery and shipped in 4 days.”

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Aria Chen

Founding Smith · 31 jobs · $38K earned