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How to Submit to DevHunt

DevHunt is a community-driven directory specifically for developer tools. Think of it as "Product Hunt for developers." With a growing DA of 45 and a highly engaged developer audience, DevHunt is the ideal directory for dev tools, APIs, SDKs, CLIs, and developer-focused SaaS. The launch mechanics are similar to Product Hunt — community voting determines featured products.

Domain Authority
DA 45
Cost
Free
Approval Time
1-3 days

What You'll Need

A developer-focused product (tool, API, SDK, library, or dev SaaS)
GitHub repository (preferred but not required)
Product URL
Logo and screenshot
Short description focused on developer value

Step-by-Step Submission Guide

Step 1

Sign Up with GitHub

DevHunt uses GitHub authentication. Sign in at devhunt.org with your GitHub account. This connects your developer identity to your launch, adding credibility.

Step 2

Submit Your Tool

Click "Launch" to submit your developer tool. Fill in: (1) Tool name and URL. (2) GitHub repository link (if applicable). (3) Short description focused on what the tool does for developers. (4) Category tags (API, CLI, SDK, framework, etc.). (5) Logo/icon.

Step 3

Write a Dev-Focused Description

DevHunt's audience is developers. Skip the marketing fluff and focus on: What does this tool do? How does it integrate? What's the tech stack? Is it open source? Include code examples or CLI commands in your description if relevant. Developers want to know how it works, not just what it promises.

Step 4

Launch and Engage

Like Product Hunt, DevHunt features daily launches. Share your launch in developer communities: r/webdev, r/programming, Dev.to, Twitter/X developer circles, and relevant Discord servers. Engage with comments on your DevHunt launch page — answer technical questions in detail.

Step 5

Get Upvotes from the Community

DevHunt ranks products by community votes. The top products each day get featured in the "best of" lists and email newsletters. Authentic engagement from real developers is key — the community is small enough that fake votes are easily spotted.

Pro Tips for DevHunt

Link your GitHub repo — developer tools with open-source components get significantly more engagement
Include code examples, API snippets, or CLI commands in your description
DevHunt's audience is technical — don't use vague marketing language
Launch on a weekday when developer communities are most active
Cross-post your DevHunt launch on Dev.to and relevant subreddits
Products that solve specific developer pain points (not generic SaaS) perform best
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