Where to launch an open-source project
Directories and communities where open-source projects are found and discussed.
5 platforms. Checked platforms come first; the order within is alphabetical, not a ranking.
DevHuntDeveloper tools, APIs and open-source projects.Dofollow (on the 2 listings we checked)Hacker News (Show HN)Developer tools, open source and technical products that can be tried right away.Dofollow (on the 2 listings we checked)OpenAlternativeOpen-source projects that replace a well-known paid product.Nofollow (on the listing we checked)LobstersTechnical projects, once a member invites you.Not checked yetSourceForgeOpen-source projects and business software looking for downloads and reviews.Not checked yet
Free tools for launch day
All free tools- Launch checklistEverything to do before, on and after launch day, ticked off as you go.
- Launch time plannerSee your launch moment in every major time zone.
- Character counterCount characters and check them against title, tweet and app store limits.
- Social preview checkerSee the card your link shows on X, LinkedIn and Slack, and what to fix.
- UTM builderTagged links for every channel on launch day, so you know which one worked.
- Meta tag checkerCheck the title, description, canonical and indexing tags Google reads.
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