How do I list my product or developer tool on LaunchNests?
Sign in with your Google account, navigate to /submit, select whether you are launching a Product or a Developer Tool, complete the submission form detailing your problem statement, solution, target audience, and launch week schedule, then submit for review.
What is the difference between launching a Product vs. a Developer Tool?
Developer Tools are foundational building blocks, APIs, libraries, SDKs, databases, and developer infrastructure that other developers build with (e.g. Supabase, Stripe, Docker, Prisma). Products are end-user software applications, SaaS platforms, mobile apps, desktop tools, and web applications built using those underlying tools. Submitting a product lets you declare your tech stack, while submitting a tool gives you a dedicated listing in the devtools directory and tracks every product built with your tool.
How does the "Built With" tech-stack graph benefit both products and tools?
The tech-stack graph creates high-intent bidirectional discovery: product pages showcase an interactive architectural blueprint of the developer tools used to build them, while tool pages feature real-world products built with their software. This provides authentic social proof for tools and discoverability for products.
What are the discoverability benefits of launching on LaunchNests?
Listings receive permanent directory indexing, inclusion in /llms.txt and /llms-full.txt for generative AI engines (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity), structured SoftwareApplication and Product JSON-LD, high-authority dofollow backlinks, and placement in This Week's Launches on the homepage ranked by verified community votes.
What metadata is collected for AEO and GEO optimization?
Submissions collect targeted search keywords, audience personas, regional geo-targeting (GEO), directory categories (ASO), SERP meta tags, and an AI Context prompt. This machine-readable metadata feeds directly into search crawlers and AI answer engines, allowing models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity to accurately cite and recommend your product or tool.
Is listing on LaunchNests free?
Yes, listing on LaunchNests is 100% free for open-source projects, indie hackers, and software companies. Every approved listing receives permanent indexing, rich snippets, and inclusion in AI crawler feeds. As part of our launch promotion, new submissions also receive an automatic upgrade to Verified Premium status upon approval.
How do launch weeks and community voting work?
When submitting, you pick an upcoming launch week (or the next available week). During that week, your launch is prominently featured on the homepage in "This Week's Launches", where community members vote and comment. Listings are ranked fairly by genuine community votes, giving your launch organic reach and feedback.
