directory-submissions

Automates end-to-end directory submission workflows for software products.

1|Updated May 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Avihusitton/gil-therapy --skill directory-submissions-avihusitton
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Skill: directory-submissions
Source: https://github.com/Avihusitton/gil-therapy/tree/main/.agents/skills/directory-submissions
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Avihusitton/gil-therapy --skill directory-submissions-avihusitton

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the manual, error-prone work of submitting software products to relevant directories, ensuring you capture high-DR backlinks, improve product discovery, and avoid rejected submissions from poor positioning or unready assets.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Readiness Assessment: 9-point checklist to verify your product has required landing pages, assets, and content before submission to avoid wasted effort.
  • Tiered Directory Selection: Curated lists of 70+ directories across 7 tiers (launch platforms, SaaS directories, AI directories, agent/MCP registries, no-code directories, listicles, integration marketplaces) matched to your product type.
  • Per-Tier Positioning Variants: Custom description templates for each directory type to avoid duplicate content penalties and maximize acceptance rates.
  • Product Hunt Launch Playbook: 3-week warm-up timeline, launch day execution rules, and post-launch recap steps to maximize day-one momentum.
  • G2/Capterra Review Playbook: 10-in-30 protocol to generate the 10 reviews required for Grid appearance, plus guidance on badges and paid plans.
  • GEO Optimization Tactics: Steps to optimize destination pages for AI citation from ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity.
  • Use Case: A founder launching a new AI writing tool can use this Skill to plan their full directory submission strategy, secure dofollow backlinks from high-DR sites, and rank for "best AI writing tool" queries in AI search engines.

Quick Start

Use the directory-submissions skill to create a complete 3-week directory submission plan for my new SaaS product, including readiness checks, tiered submission batches, and Product Hunt launch prep.

Frequently Asked Questions about directory-submissions

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I get dofollow backlinks for my SaaS product through directory submissions?

SaaS directory submissions secure dofollow backlinks by automating end-to-end workflows across 70+ curated directories. You select tiered platforms matched to your product type and use custom positioning variants to maximize acceptance rates and build a compounding backlink profile.

What is the best way to plan a Product Hunt launch for software directory submissions?

The best way to plan a Product Hunt launch is using a 3-week warm-up timeline, launch day execution rules, and post-launch recap steps. This approach maximizes day-one momentum and integrates seamlessly with your broader directory submission distribution strategy.

How do I optimize directory listings for AI citation in search engines like ChatGPT and Perplexity?

To optimize directory listings for AI citation, apply GEO optimization tactics to your destination pages. This ensures your product content is structured correctly to be referenced by ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity when answering relevant AI search queries.

Can I generate G2 and Capterra reviews as part of my directory submission workflow?

Yes, you can generate G2 and Capterra reviews using a 10-in-30 protocol to acquire the 10 reviews required for Grid appearance. This review generation workflow runs alongside your directory submissions to enhance product discovery and build marketplace trust.

What do I need to prepare before submitting my software product to SaaS and AI directories?

Before submitting to SaaS and AI directories, you must complete a 9-point readiness assessment to verify your product has required landing pages, assets, and content. This prevents wasted effort and avoids rejected submissions from poor positioning or unready assets.

Why do my directory submissions keep getting rejected?

Directory submissions often get rejected due to poor positioning or unready assets. You can avoid this by using per-tier positioning variants and custom description templates for each directory type, which prevents duplicate content penalties and maximizes acceptance rates.