# Launch Directories

> Places where an app, an MCP server, an AI tool or its maker can be listed for free, with what each free listing asks for.

- [The list as JSON](https://launchdirectories.fyi/directories.json): every place, with account, badge, queue, status and the day its terms were read
- [Schema](https://launchdirectories.fyi/schema.json): what each field means
- [Agent guide](https://launchdirectories.fyi/agents.md): how to plan and record listings

## Checked free listings

- [AI Tool Trek](https://aitooltrek.com/submit): Listing is removed if the backlink is removed.
- [AI Toolz Dir](https://www.aitoolzdir.com/submit): ai-tool
- [API Tracker](https://apitracker.io/submit): No payment or backlink needed; every request is reviewed for accuracy. Also takes corrections to existing profiles.
- [ChatGPT plugin directory](https://platform.openai.com/plugins): Needs identity verification of the org, a domain challenge at /.well-known/openai-apps-challenge, readOnlyHint/destructiveHint/openWorldHint on every tool, reviewer credentials with no MFA or email codes, 5 positive and 3 negative test cases, and release notes. No plans or upgrades shown in the plugin; the name may not end in MCP or Plugin.
- [Claude directory](https://claude.ai/directory/manage): Connectors need a title and readOnlyHint/destructiveHint on every tool, plus reviewer test credentials for a populated account. Plugins come from a public GitHub repo (README of 40+ words, LICENSE) with GitHub connected on claude.ai. 10 submissions a day.
- [CodeHype](https://www.codehype.ai/submit): web, saas, ai-tool
- [DeepLaunch](https://deeplaunch.io/submit): Badge is re-checked; removing it turns your link nofollow.
- [Dodo Payments Index](https://index.dodopayments.com): Claimable profile. No self-edit for free listings; changes go by email to support@dodopayments.com.
- [DodoDirectory](https://dododirectory.com/submit): Badge must stay on your site; removing it deletes the listing.
- [Dofollow.Tools](https://dofollow.tools/submit): web, saas, ai-tool
- [Fazier](https://fazier.com/submit): web, saas, app
- [FollowX](https://followx.today): Offers a badge.
- [Huzzler](https://huzzler.so/submit-product): Free plan needs a Huzzler badge on your homepage.
- [Hype Star](https://hypestar.org/submit): No registration, no card. New free listings need a Hype Star badge on your site.
- [IndieMakerList](https://indiemakerlist.com/submit/): A maker profile, not a product page. Send the template from the submit page as a DM to @johnrush on X.
- [Launch Llama](https://tools.launchllama.co/submit): Free permanent listing with its own product page, upvotes and a dofollow link; featured tier is paid. From the post "30 websites to get free 'Do Follow' backlinks" (Miracle Nnamdi).
- [MakerMap](https://www.makermap.lol/me): Products on your profile are free; map placement and rank are paid.
- [mcprush](https://mcprush.com): Lists MCP servers and skills with a grade; badge optional.
- [neeed.directory](https://neeed.directory/pricing): Free with their badge on your site, or paid once with no badge.
- [Official MCP Registry](https://registry.modelcontextprotocol.io): Publish with the mcp-publisher CLI; the server name's namespace must be verified (GitHub or DNS).
- [PeerPush](https://peerpush.com): web, saas, app, ai-tool
- [Prowl](https://prowl.world/app): Entering a domain runs a free check and creates a listing. Claim it with a DNS TXT record; the score is capped at 75 until verified. Renames go to agent@prowl.world.
- [ToolPilot](https://www.toolpilot.ai/pages/submit-your-ai-tool): AI tools only. A link back is mandatory for free listings.
- [Twelve Tools](https://twelve.tools/submit): Free tier needs a backlink on your homepage or footer; paid tier skips it.
- [Wellknown](https://wellknown.network): Claim to become the verified owner; offers a badge.