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I’m the maker of Indie AI Directory — a purpose-built catalog that highlights independent AI tools, startups, APIs, and experiments built by makers who aren’t backed by big funds or traditional marketplaces. What It Is I…
I’m the maker of Indie AI Directory — a purpose-built catalog that highlights independent AI tools, startups, APIs, and experiments built by makers who aren’t backed by big funds or traditional marketplaces. What It Is Indie AI Directory is a searchable, categorized directory of AI tools and resources created by indie developers and solo founders. Each listing includes: A short description of the AI product A link to the tool or landing page Relevant categories/tags for easier discovery Optional founder credits and further links The site is designed to help: Discover emerging AI tools you may otherwise never find Give indie makers visibility beyond social feed posts Connect builders with early adopters and collaborators Unlike most directories that are either static lists or focus only on funded startups, this one prioritizes indie-built AI work. Why It Matters There’s an explosion of AI tools every day, yet many interesting or useful projects — especially from solo builders — get buried in search or social feeds. A central, easy-to-browse resource helps: Developers and users find niche tools faster Founders get early traction, backlinks, and discoverability The indie AI ecosystem gain visibility I built this because as an indie maker myself, I saw too many makers struggle to find a place where their project could be both found and appreciated. Paid Submissions (Why They Exist) To keep the directory sustainable and well-curated, featured listing options are available. Paid submissions help cover: Ongoing development & infrastructure Manual curation and quality control Better SEO and more traffic for all listings You can still submit for free, but featured/priority positions bring extra visibility. Anyone can submit via: https://indieai.directory/submit I’ve structured the pricing to be: Transparent and affordable for early stage makers Predictable and worth the value if you’re looking for discoverability Who This Is For This directory is especially useful for: AI builders looking for audience & early feedback Developers searching for useful tools to integrate Product teams scouting emerging ideas Anyone interested in indie AI innovation Feedback Welcome I’m posting this here because HN folks are often early adopters, creators, and builders — the kind of audience who has experience with indie tools or launching them. I’d love feedback on: What filters or categories would you find most useful? What features would make this directory more valuable? Do you see value in paid featured submissions? Would appreciate honest thoughts — thanks!
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