Add Directoriesv0.1.0

An AI startup wants to increase its visibility by adding its product to multiple AI and tech directories. The user can paste a list of directory URLs or names from a blog post or spreadsheet, and the skill parses, deduplicates, and appends them to directories.json, then runs classification to verify submission feasibility. This helps automate the initial research phase before submission.

A developer is building a comprehensive AI tool directory and needs to source entries from GitHub awesome-lists. Using the skill, they clone repos, parse README.md files for markdown links, and extract directory data. The skill deduplicates against existing entries and classifies them to identify active directories with free submissions, streamlining data collection from open-source repositories.

A marketing team maintains a list of directories for their SaaS product and needs to periodically update it with new sources while removing duplicates or inactive entries. The skill allows them to input new URLs or text, deduplicate against the existing directories.json, and run the classification pipeline to verify domain activity and auth types, ensuring the list remains accurate and actionable.

An entrepreneur wants to automate submissions to multiple directories to save time. After adding new directories via the skill, they run the discover forms step to extract form fields from submission pages. This prepares the data for automated submission scripts, mapping product details to form inputs and handling common blockers like captchas or paid listings.

A freelancer assists clients in submitting to directories that require manual interaction, such as those with OAuth flows or complex forms. The skill helps by parsing and classifying directories, then using Playwright browser tools to navigate, fill forms, and handle uploads. This scenario is useful for directories that cannot be fully automated due to captchas or dynamic content.

A software-as-a-service platform that offers automated directory addition and submission as a service to startups. Users input sources, and the tool handles parsing, deduplication, and classification, with optional automated submission features. Revenue comes from subscription tiers based on the number of directories processed or submissions per month.

A freelancer or agency uses this skill to provide directory submission as a service to clients, such as AI startups or small businesses. They manually run the skill to add and verify directories, then handle submissions either automatically or via browser tools, charging per directory or as a package for bulk submissions.

A company aggregates directory data from various sources using the skill, building a curated database of AI and startup directories. They clean and classify the data, then sell access to the database or insights (e.g., submission success rates, pricing trends) to marketers, researchers, or other businesses looking to expand their reach.