How many directories accept a developer tool?

42 of the directories we tested accept a developer tool and are worth submitting to. 5 of them have a free listing with no badge, backlink, post or queue condition.

Can an AI agent submit a developer tool to these directories?

On 21 of the 42 an agent could finish the form alone in our runs. The rest need one human step such as an inbox link, a captcha or a real name; the Submit Kit lists those steps so you can do them in one sitting.

Do these directories give dofollow backlinks?

We checked the live link on 14 of the 42; 2 were dofollow. Where we did not check, the list says unknown rather than guessing. No listing promises traffic or rankings.

Where to submit a developer tool

We submitted our own products to 101 launch directories and recorded what each one asks for. 42 of them accept a developer tool. These are the first 10, ordered by how much they are worth your time: a free option without a badge or backlink condition first, then the link type we measured on a live listing.

Our own run so far: we submitted agentoolrank.com to 41 directories; 7 are live, 4 with a followed link. Most free listings take days to weeks.

1.directree.ioan agent can finish itlink measured: dofollow · verified 2026-10-02
Tip: Leave the off-screen company_url honeypot blank.
2.alternative.mean agent can finish itlink measured: nofollow · verified 2026-10-02
Tip: Email verification was not required to submit
3.glama.aian agent can finish itlink measured: unknown · verified 2026-10-02
Tip: No separate submission; listings sync automatically from the official MCP Registry
4.visalytica.coman agent can finish itlink measured: unknown · verified 2026-10-02
Tip: Review takes 1-2 weeks
5.10words.ioan agent can finish itlink measured: nofollow · verified 2026-10-02
Tip: Free queue is about 2,602 days.
6.ctrlalt.ccan agent can finish itlink measured: unknown · verified 2026-10-02
Tip: Use /join-w-o-js if registration reports 'username incorrect' due to the hidden username field.
7.newname.aian agent can finish itlink measured: unknown · verified 2026-10-02
Tip: Only 5 free submissions are accepted per UTC day.
8.publishyoursaas.coman agent can finish itlink measured: nofollow · verified 2026-10-02
Tip: Select Free launch ($0), not Starter ($9.99).
9.purshology.coman agent can finish itlink measured: unknown · verified 2026-10-02
Tip: Use /submit-your-tool/; the old URL returns 404.
10.servicelist.ioan agent can finish itlink measured: unknown · verified 2026-10-02
Tip: Choose the Software / SaaS category.

50 directories we would not submit a developer tool to. In our runs: 23 want a badge or backlink first; 9 are paid only; 5 have a broken form; 5 blocked us outright; 3 make you vote for others first; 2 had other problems (hijacked page, credentials demanded); 2 want a badge, backlink or votes first; 1 reject new domains. The Submit Kit names them, with the reason for each, so you don't spend an afternoon on them.

The full Submit Kit adds the next 20 for a developer tooland the “don’t submit” list with reasons (paid-only, badge-for-link, broken forms, auto-reject of new domains), $29 one-time. Your agent can also get this list over MCP with recommend_directories.

What a paid entry looks like: #11, startup88.com

Free tier: yes, if: queue
Queue: Manual review; 200+ submissions per month, no stated ETA
Paid from: $9.95
Link measured: nofollow
Login: none
Human steps: none
Tips: Typeform button IDs change on each render · If Playwright click times out, use JS click on button[value=...] · For the upload question, click OK before continuing
Success signal: Typeform confirmation: "You made it :) Thanks very much for submitting your Startup"
Last verified: 2026-10-02

The full kit has entries #11 to #30 like this one for your product type, plus the don't-submit list.

Other product types:

FAQ

How many directories accept a developer tool?: 42 of the directories we tested accept a developer tool and are worth submitting to. 5 of them have a free listing with no badge, backlink, post or queue condition.
Can an AI agent submit a developer tool to these directories?: On 21 of the 42 an agent could finish the form alone in our runs. The rest need one human step such as an inbox link, a captcha or a real name; the Submit Kit lists those steps so you can do them in one sitting.
Do these directories give dofollow backlinks?: We checked the live link on 14 of the 42; 2 were dofollow. Where we did not check, the list says unknown rather than guessing. No listing promises traffic or rankings.

Listing an open-source AI agent tool? Submit it to AgentoolRank for free. The comparison table of every directory we tested is at /where-to-list.