Submit a Developer Tool
Know of an amazing developer tool that's not in our rankings? Help the community discover it by submitting it to StackIndex.
Submission Criteria
Required Information
- Tool Name: Official name of the tool
- GitHub Repository: Public repository URL (required for open-source tools)
- Category: Primary category (IDE, Testing, Monitoring, etc.)
- Description: Brief description of what the tool does (50-200 words)
- Website: Official website or documentation URL
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a developer tool (IDE, testing framework, DevOps tool, etc.)
- Actively maintained (commits within last 6 months)
- Public GitHub repository (for open-source tools)
- Minimum 100 GitHub stars OR 1000 monthly downloads
- Clear documentation and README
What We Don't Accept
- Abandoned or unmaintained projects
- Tools without public repositories or transparency
- Duplicate submissions or slight variations of existing tools
- Non-developer tools or general software
Review Process
Initial Review
We verify the submission meets our basic criteria and the information is complete.
Data Collection
We gather metrics from GitHub, package registries, and other public data sources.
Category Assignment
We verify the appropriate category and add relevant tags for discovery.
Addition to Rankings
Approved tools are added to our dataset and appear in the next ranking update (daily).
Timeline: Reviews typically take 3-7 business days. You'll receive a notification via GitHub or email once your submission has been processed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit my own tool?
Absolutely! We encourage tool maintainers to submit their own tools. Just ensure it meets our criteria.
Is there a fee for submission?
No. StackIndex is free to use and submissions are free. Rankings cannot be influenced by payment.
Can I submit closed-source tools?
We primarily focus on open-source tools with public repositories. Closed-source tools may be considered if they have significant community adoption and some public metrics available.
How often are rankings updated?
Rankings are recalculated daily based on the latest metrics. New tools typically appear within 1-2 days of approval.