Adding AI Tools

Contribute to the AI Tools Directory by submitting new tools or updating existing ones.

Before You Submit

Search for the Tool

Visit devradar.dev/tools
Search for the tool by name
Check if it already exists

Verify Tool Information

Only submit tools you can verify:

Official website exists
Active development (updated within 6 months)
Clear description of capabilities
Pricing information available

Required Information

Field	Description	Example
Tool Name	Official name	`Cursor`
Category	Tool type	`ai-ide`, `cli-agent`, `vibe-coding`, `managed`
Website	Official URL	`https://cursor.sh`
Description	What it does	`AI code editor with GPT-4 integration`
Platforms	Supported platforms	`desktop`, `web`, `cli`
Pricing	Cost information	`Free tier available, $20/month Pro`
Privacy	Data handling	`Trains on code, cloud storage`
Evidence	Sources	Official docs, website, GitHub

Tool Categories

AI IDEs

Code editors with integrated AI capabilities. Examples: Cursor, Windsurf, Juno

CLI Agents

Terminal-based AI coding assistants. Examples: Aider, Trae, Kiro

Vibe Coding

AI platforms that generate full applications from prompts. Examples: Lovable, Bolt.new, v0

Managed Platforms

Cloud-based development environments with AI. Examples: Replit, Firebase Studio

Capabilities to Document

Capability	Description	How to Verify
SSR Support	Works with server-side rendering	Check docs/examples
Mobile	Supports mobile development	Framework mentions
Database	Can handle database operations	Features list
API	API development support	Documentation
Deployment	Can deploy apps	Platform features

Verification Methods

# Check official documentation
# Look for framework mentions
# Search for tutorial examples
# Verify with product team if uncertain

Privacy Information

Accurate privacy information is critical:

Data Training

Model	Description	Example
Trains on code	Code used for model training	”May use code for improvements”
Local-only	All processing on your machine	”Data never leaves your device”
Optional	User can choose	”Opt-in for training”

Data Storage

Model	Description	Example
Cloud	Stored on provider servers	”Data stored securely in cloud”
Local	Stored on your device	”All data local”
Hybrid	Mixed approach	”Cache local, sync cloud”

Submission Template

Method 1: GitHub Issue (Recommended)

## AI Tool Submission

**Tool Name:** [Name]
**Category:** ai-ide / cli-agent / vibe-coding / managed

### Basic Information
- **Website:** [URL]
- **GitHub:** [URL if applicable]
- **Description:** [1-2 sentences]
- **Launch Date:** [Month/Year if known]

### Platforms
- [ ] Web
- [ ] Desktop (Windows/Mac/Linux)
- [ ] CLI
- [ ] Mobile

### Capabilities
- [ ] SSR Support (which frameworks?)
- [ ] Mobile Development
- [ ] Database Operations
- [ ] API Development
- [ ] Deployment

### Privacy
- **Data Training:** yes/no/optional
- **Data Storage:** cloud/local/hybrid
- **Enterprise Options:** yes/no

### Pricing
- **Free Tier:** yes/no (details)
- **Paid Plans:** [pricing information]
- **Starting Price:** [amount/period]

### Evidence
- Official website: [URL]
- Documentation: [URL]
- Pricing page: [URL]
- Privacy policy: [URL]

### Why This Tool?
[Why should developers know about this tool?]

Method 2: API Submission

curl -X POST https://devradar.dev/api/v1/contributions/ai-tool \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN" \
  -d '{
    "name": "Tool Name",
    "category": "ai-ide",
    "website": "https://...",
    "description": "...",
    "platforms": {"desktop": true, "web": false},
    "capabilities": {"ssr": true, "mobile": false},
    "privacy": {
      "trainsOnCode": true,
      "dataStorage": "cloud"
    },
    "pricing": {
      "free": true,
      "startingPrice": "$20/month"
    },
    "evidence": ["https://..."]
  }'

Review Criteria

Accuracy Checklist

Quality Checklist

Description is clear and concise
No marketing language (objective tone)
Relevant details included
Sources are authoritative

Review Process

Stage	Duration	Action
Initial Review	1-2 days	Verify completeness
Verification	3-5 days	Test tool, check docs
Approval	Within 7 days	Add to directory

Status Updates

Received - Submission acknowledged
Under Review - Being verified
More Info Needed - We have questions
Approved - Added to directory
Declined - Cannot accept (reason provided)

Best Practices

1. Use Official Sources

Good: Official website, documentation, GitHub repo
Bad: Blog posts, news articles, third-party reviews

2. Be Current

Good: Information from last 3 months
Bad: Information from 2 years ago

3. Be Specific

Good: "Supports Next.js App Router and Pages Router"
Bad: "Works with Next.js"

4. Verify Privacy Claims

Privacy claims are critical - double-check:

Good: Checked privacy policy, confirmed data training
Bad: "I think they don't train on code"

5. Include Pricing Details

Vague pricing isn’t helpful:

Good: "Free tier: 120 requests/day. Pro: $20/month unlimited."
Bad: "Has free and paid plans"

Examples

Example 1: AI IDE Submission

## AI Tool Submission

**Tool Name:** Juno
**Category:** ai-ide

### Basic Information
- **Website:** https://junobuild.com
- **GitHub:** https://github.com/junobuild/juno
- **Description:** AI-native IDE for macOS with local-first privacy
- **Launch Date:** January 2025

### Platforms
- [x] Desktop (macOS only)
- [ ] Web
- [ ] CLI
- [ ] Mobile

### Capabilities
- [x] SSR Support (Next.js, SvelteKit)
- [ ] Mobile Development
- [x] Database Operations
- [x] API Development
- [ ] Deployment

### Privacy
- **Data Training:** no (local-only)
- **Data Storage:** local (with optional cloud backup)
- **Enterprise Options:** no

### Pricing
- **Free Tier:** yes (full features, community support)
- **Paid Plans:** Pro ($29/month) with priority support
- **Starting Price:** $29/month

### Evidence
- Official website: https://junobuild.com
- Documentation: https://junobuild.com/docs
- Privacy policy: https://junobuild.com/privacy

### Why This Tool?
Juno is the first AI IDE with truly local processing - important for
developers who can't use cloud-based tools due to company policies.

Example 2: CLI Agent Submission

## AI Tool Submission

**Tool Name:** Kiro
**Category:** cli-agent

### Basic Information
- **Website:** https://kiro.dev
- **GitHub:** https://github.com/kiro-dev/kiro
- **Description:** Fast, lightweight CLI AI agent for quick edits
- **Launch Date:** November 2024

### Platforms
- [ ] Web
- [ ] Desktop
- [x] CLI (macOS, Linux)
- [ ] Mobile

### Capabilities
- [x] SSR Support (all frameworks)
- [x] Mobile Development (React Native, Flutter)
- [x] Database Operations (any ORM)
- [x] API Development
- [ ] Deployment

### Privacy
- **Data Training:** optional (opt-in)
- **Data Storage:** local (optional cloud sync)
- **Enterprise Options:** yes (self-hosted available)

### Pricing
- **Free Tier:** yes (open source)
- **Paid Plans:** None (donations accepted)
- **Starting Price:** Free

### Evidence
- Official website: https://kiro.dev
- GitHub: https://github.com/kiro-dev/kiro
- Documentation: https://kiro.dev/docs

### Why This Tool?
Kiro fills a gap for developers who want CLI AI assistance without
the overhead of heavier tools like Aider.

Updating Existing Tools

Tool information changes - help keep it current:

## Tool Update

**Tool:** [Tool Name]
**Update Type:** pricing / capabilities / privacy / general

### What Changed?
[Description of changes]

### New Information
[Updated details]

### Evidence
[Sources for new information]

What’s Next

Adding Compatibility Rules - Submit compatibility data
Contributing Overview - Other ways to contribute

Submit now: Open an Issue →

Getting Started

Features

API Reference

Integrations

Contributing

Adding AI Tools

Adding AI Tools

Before You Submit

Search for the Tool

Verify Tool Information

Required Information

Tool Categories

AI IDEs

CLI Agents

Vibe Coding

Managed Platforms

Capabilities to Document

Verification Methods

Privacy Information

Data Training

Data Storage

Submission Template

Method 1: GitHub Issue (Recommended)

Method 2: API Submission

Review Criteria

Accuracy Checklist

Quality Checklist

Review Process

Status Updates

Best Practices

1. Use Official Sources

2. Be Current

3. Be Specific

4. Verify Privacy Claims

5. Include Pricing Details

Examples

Example 1: AI IDE Submission

Example 2: CLI Agent Submission

Updating Existing Tools

What’s Next

​Adding AI Tools

​Before You Submit

​Search for the Tool

​Verify Tool Information

​Required Information

​Tool Categories

​AI IDEs

​CLI Agents

​Vibe Coding

​Managed Platforms

​Capabilities to Document

​Verification Methods

​Privacy Information

​Data Training

​Data Storage

​Submission Template

​Method 1: GitHub Issue (Recommended)

​Method 2: API Submission

​Review Criteria

​Accuracy Checklist

​Quality Checklist

​Review Process

​Status Updates

​Best Practices

​1. Use Official Sources

​2. Be Current

​3. Be Specific

​4. Verify Privacy Claims

​5. Include Pricing Details

​Examples

​Example 1: AI IDE Submission

​Example 2: CLI Agent Submission

​Updating Existing Tools

​What’s Next

Adding AI Tools

Before You Submit

Search for the Tool

Verify Tool Information

Required Information

Tool Categories

AI IDEs

CLI Agents

Vibe Coding

Managed Platforms

Capabilities to Document

Verification Methods

Privacy Information

Data Training

Data Storage

Submission Template

Method 1: GitHub Issue (Recommended)

Method 2: API Submission

Review Criteria

Accuracy Checklist

Quality Checklist

Review Process

Status Updates

Best Practices

1. Use Official Sources

2. Be Current

3. Be Specific

4. Verify Privacy Claims

5. Include Pricing Details

Examples

Example 1: AI IDE Submission

Example 2: CLI Agent Submission

Updating Existing Tools

What’s Next