{
  "updated_at": "2026-07-04T00:00:00+08:00",
  "url": "https://starterfixsprint.com/starterfixsprint-directory-target-research-pack/",
  "description": "A researched, proof-gated target pack for post-deploy Starter Fix Sprint submissions to free-tool directories, launch boards, resource roundups, AI/SaaS catalogs, and community channels.",
  "decision_rule": "Prioritize free-tool directories and launch boards after public 200. Hold AI-only targets unless category fit is real. Do not pay or auto-post to communities.",
  "completion_rule": "Only analytics proving rolling 30-day visitors >= 1000000 completes the active goal.",
  "sources": [
    {
      "id": "smol_launch_2026",
      "name": "Smol Launch directory guide",
      "url": "https://smollaunch.com/best-of/directories-to-submit-startup-2026",
      "evidence": "Updated Jun 2026; recommends short, quality-focused directory selection and names Smol Launch, Product Hunt, Launching Next, BetaList, Uneed, and AlternativeTo as useful channels."
    },
    {
      "id": "launchlist_ph_alternatives_2026",
      "name": "LaunchList Product Hunt alternatives 2026",
      "url": "https://getlaunchlist.com/blog/product-hunt-alternatives",
      "evidence": "Lists free/low-friction launch alternatives including Uneed, Peerlist Launchpad, Microlaunch, Fazier, Dev Hunt, Tiny Startups, Hacker News Show HN, Reddit launch subs, and Indie Hackers."
    },
    {
      "id": "blastra_free_b2b_directories_2026",
      "name": "Blastra free B2B SaaS directories",
      "url": "https://blastra.io/directories/free-b2b-saas-directories/",
      "evidence": "States major B2B directories and review sites offer free basic listings, while some paid upgrades unlock additional features."
    },
    {
      "id": "toolscout_submit",
      "name": "ToolScout submit page",
      "url": "https://toolscout.ai/submit",
      "evidence": "Says AI tool submissions are free, human-reviewed, and may require sign-in."
    },
    {
      "id": "aiso_ai_directories_2026",
      "name": "AISO AI directories guide",
      "url": "https://aiso.blog/best-directories-ai-tools/",
      "evidence": "Mentions free AI/SaaS/startup directories and identifies ProductCool submit as free with 24-48 hour turnaround in its list."
    },
    {
      "id": "ai_superhub_submit",
      "name": "AI SuperHub submit page",
      "url": "https://www.aisuperhub.io/ai-tools/submit",
      "evidence": "Offers free AI tool submission but notes review can take over 90 days; paid priority is optional."
    }
  ],
  "targets": [
    {
      "priority": 100,
      "name": "Smol Launch",
      "lane": "startup_launch_board",
      "fit": "medium",
      "submit_url": "https://smollaunch.com/",
      "landing_url": "https://starterfixsprint.com/starterfixsprint-free-tools/",
      "copy_source": "https://starterfixsprint.com/starterfixsprint-free-tool-directory-submission-pack.json",
      "source_ids": [
        "smol_launch_2026"
      ],
      "action": "Submit after public 200 if category accepts free ecommerce/browser tools.",
      "friction": "likely_account_or_form",
      "proof_required": "accepted product page, launch URL, or submission receipt",
      "caution": "Do not use if it requires paid Maker Pass for the only viable submission path."
    },
    {
      "priority": 96,
      "name": "Product Hunt",
      "lane": "launch_board",
      "fit": "medium",
      "submit_url": "https://www.producthunt.com/",
      "landing_url": "https://starterfixsprint.com/digital-product-policy-checker/",
      "copy_source": "https://starterfixsprint.com/starterfixsprint-share-card-kit.json",
      "source_ids": [
        "smol_launch_2026"
      ],
      "action": "Prepare launch page draft only; schedule manually if account access exists.",
      "friction": "account_required_manual",
      "proof_required": "scheduled launch URL or live Product Hunt page",
      "caution": "Not automatic; avoid claiming a launch until live."
    },
    {
      "priority": 94,
      "name": "Launching Next",
      "lane": "startup_directory",
      "fit": "medium",
      "submit_url": "https://www.launchingnext.com/",
      "landing_url": "https://starterfixsprint.com/starterfixsprint-free-tools/",
      "copy_source": "https://starterfixsprint.com/starterfixsprint-free-tool-directory-submission-pack.json",
      "source_ids": [
        "smol_launch_2026"
      ],
      "action": "Use free tools hub as product URL; submit if public form is available.",
      "friction": "form_review",
      "proof_required": "listing URL or confirmation email",
      "caution": "Skip if the form requires payment or unavailable checkout details."
    },
    {
      "priority": 92,
      "name": "Uneed",
      "lane": "indie_launch_board",
      "fit": "medium",
      "submit_url": "https://www.uneed.best/",
      "landing_url": "https://starterfixsprint.com/digital-product-policy-checker/",
      "copy_source": "https://starterfixsprint.com/starterfixsprint-free-tool-directory-submission-pack.json",
      "source_ids": [
        "launchlist_ph_alternatives_2026",
        "smol_launch_2026"
      ],
      "action": "Submit the free policy checker if the free queue is open.",
      "friction": "free_queue_paid_skip_optional",
      "proof_required": "Uneed listing URL or queue receipt",
      "caution": "Do not use paid skip-the-line unless explicitly approved."
    },
    {
      "priority": 90,
      "name": "Peerlist Launchpad",
      "lane": "founder_profile_launch",
      "fit": "low_medium",
      "submit_url": "https://peerlist.io/launchpad",
      "landing_url": "https://starterfixsprint.com/digital-product-policy-checker/",
      "copy_source": "https://starterfixsprint.com/starterfixsprint-share-card-kit.json",
      "source_ids": [
        "launchlist_ph_alternatives_2026"
      ],
      "action": "Draft only unless a suitable founder profile is already authorized.",
      "friction": "profile_required_manual",
      "proof_required": "live launchpad URL",
      "caution": "Needs credible profile context; not suitable for blind automation."
    },
    {
      "priority": 88,
      "name": "Microlaunch",
      "lane": "launch_board",
      "fit": "medium",
      "submit_url": "https://microlaunch.net/",
      "landing_url": "https://starterfixsprint.com/starterfixsprint-free-tools/",
      "copy_source": "https://starterfixsprint.com/starterfixsprint-free-tool-directory-submission-pack.json",
      "source_ids": [
        "launchlist_ph_alternatives_2026"
      ],
      "action": "Submit free tools hub if public submission is open after deploy.",
      "friction": "review_queue",
      "proof_required": "live listing or accepted submission receipt",
      "caution": "Verify no paid-only gate before submitting."
    },
    {
      "priority": 86,
      "name": "Fazier",
      "lane": "daily_leaderboard",
      "fit": "medium",
      "submit_url": "https://fazier.com/",
      "landing_url": "https://starterfixsprint.com/digital-product-policy-checker/",
      "copy_source": "https://starterfixsprint.com/starterfixsprint-free-tool-directory-submission-pack.json",
      "source_ids": [
        "launchlist_ph_alternatives_2026"
      ],
      "action": "Submit policy checker if the free daily listing path is available.",
      "friction": "free_with_paid_boost_optional",
      "proof_required": "Fazier listing URL or receipt",
      "caution": "Avoid paid boost without approval."
    },
    {
      "priority": 84,
      "name": "Dev Hunt",
      "lane": "developer_tool_launch",
      "fit": "low_medium",
      "submit_url": "https://devhunt.org/",
      "landing_url": "https://starterfixsprint.com/digital-product-policy-checker-widget/",
      "copy_source": "https://starterfixsprint.com/starterfixsprint-policy-checker-widget.json",
      "source_ids": [
        "launchlist_ph_alternatives_2026"
      ],
      "action": "Only submit if widget/tool angle is accepted as a developer/free web tool.",
      "friction": "category_fit_uncertain",
      "proof_required": "Dev Hunt listing URL or rejection note",
      "caution": "May be too non-developer unless framed around embeddable widget."
    },
    {
      "priority": 82,
      "name": "Tiny Startups",
      "lane": "founder_newsletter_board",
      "fit": "medium",
      "submit_url": "https://tinystartups.com/",
      "landing_url": "https://starterfixsprint.com/starterfixsprint-free-tools/",
      "copy_source": "https://starterfixsprint.com/starterfixsprint-share-card-kit.json",
      "source_ids": [
        "launchlist_ph_alternatives_2026"
      ],
      "action": "Pitch as free tools for tiny digital product sellers if submission is open.",
      "friction": "newsletter_or_board_review",
      "proof_required": "published board entry or newsletter mention",
      "caution": "Need public 200 and a concise no-hype pitch."
    },
    {
      "priority": 80,
      "name": "Hacker News Show HN",
      "lane": "community_launch",
      "fit": "low_medium",
      "submit_url": "https://news.ycombinator.com/submit",
      "landing_url": "https://starterfixsprint.com/digital-product-policy-checker/",
      "copy_source": "https://starterfixsprint.com/starterfixsprint-public-submission-tracker.md",
      "source_ids": [
        "launchlist_ph_alternatives_2026"
      ],
      "action": "Draft Show HN only; post manually if logged in and ready for blunt feedback.",
      "friction": "manual_account_community_norms",
      "proof_required": "HN item URL",
      "caution": "Do not auto-post; community norms matter."
    },
    {
      "priority": 78,
      "name": "Indie Hackers",
      "lane": "community_resource",
      "fit": "medium",
      "submit_url": "https://www.indiehackers.com/",
      "landing_url": "https://starterfixsprint.com/starterfixsprint-growth-launch-board/",
      "copy_source": "https://starterfixsprint.com/starterfixsprint-growth-launch-board.md",
      "source_ids": [
        "launchlist_ph_alternatives_2026"
      ],
      "action": "Draft a build-in-public/resource post; post manually only if account access exists.",
      "friction": "manual_account_community_norms",
      "proof_required": "post URL or discussion URL",
      "caution": "Use honest traction wording; no fake visitor claims."
    },
    {
      "priority": 76,
      "name": "ToolScout",
      "lane": "ai_tool_directory",
      "fit": "low",
      "submit_url": "https://toolscout.ai/submit",
      "landing_url": "https://starterfixsprint.com/digital-product-policy-checker/",
      "copy_source": "https://starterfixsprint.com/starterfixsprint-free-tool-directory-submission-pack.json",
      "source_ids": [
        "toolscout_submit"
      ],
      "action": "Hold unless the checker has a real AI feature or ToolScout accepts non-AI tools.",
      "friction": "sign_in_required_ai_fit_uncertain",
      "proof_required": "submission receipt, approval email, or skip note",
      "caution": "Likely inappropriate if the product is not AI-powered."
    },
    {
      "priority": 74,
      "name": "ProductCool",
      "lane": "ai_saas_startup_directory",
      "fit": "low_medium",
      "submit_url": "https://www.productcool.com/submit",
      "landing_url": "https://starterfixsprint.com/starterfixsprint-free-tools/",
      "copy_source": "https://starterfixsprint.com/starterfixsprint-share-card-kit.json",
      "source_ids": [
        "aiso_ai_directories_2026"
      ],
      "action": "Submit only if category accepts SaaS/fresh startup tools rather than AI-only products.",
      "friction": "form_review",
      "proof_required": "ProductCool listing URL or confirmation",
      "caution": "Verify category fit after deployment."
    },
    {
      "priority": 72,
      "name": "AI SuperHub",
      "lane": "ai_tool_directory",
      "fit": "low",
      "submit_url": "https://www.aisuperhub.io/ai-tools/submit",
      "landing_url": "https://starterfixsprint.com/digital-product-policy-checker/",
      "copy_source": "https://starterfixsprint.com/starterfixsprint-free-tool-directory-submission-pack.json",
      "source_ids": [
        "ai_superhub_submit"
      ],
      "action": "Do not submit unless product has an AI feature; free review may take over 90 days.",
      "friction": "ai_fit_uncertain_long_review",
      "proof_required": "submission receipt or skip note",
      "caution": "Low priority due to AI fit risk and long review window."
    },
    {
      "priority": 70,
      "name": "Free B2B review/directories shortlist",
      "lane": "b2b_review_sites",
      "fit": "low_medium",
      "submit_url": "https://blastra.io/directories/free-b2b-saas-directories/",
      "landing_url": "https://starterfixsprint.com/starterfixsprint-free-tools/",
      "copy_source": "https://starterfixsprint.com/starterfixsprint-free-tool-directory-submission-pack.json",
      "source_ids": [
        "blastra_free_b2b_directories_2026"
      ],
      "action": "Use as a research source for G2/Capterra/SourceForge/TrustRadius-style profiles only after site is deployed and product positioning is stable.",
      "friction": "account_required_review_site_setup",
      "proof_required": "created profile URL or skip note",
      "caution": "Heavy setup; prioritize free tool directories first."
    }
  ]
}