Launch catalog / Playbook
heyAIworld
Free route ai-directory
Researched from public pages — no submission was run · sources read 2026-09-26. Rules change — recheck the platform's own pages before submitting.
Requirements
- AI-powered tools only — directory positions itself as 'a curated collection of the leading AI-powered tools, handpicked by humans'
- Submission form fields: Tool Name (required), Website URL (required), Description
- Curation implies editorial review; 'handpicked by humans' means acceptance is not guaranteed
Prepare before opening the form
- Tool name and canonical website URL
- A clear description of what the tool does and its main benefits
- A real browser — the site runs Anubis proof-of-work anti-bot, so headless/automated form posts will fail
Workflow
- Open https://heyaiworld.com/ in a full browser and pass the Anubis challenge
- Use the 'Submit' / 'Suggest new tool' nav link (https://heyaiworld.com/submit)
- Fill Tool Name, Website URL, and Description; submit the suggestion
- No account wall was visible on the archived form
Watch for
- Anubis anti-bot gate on every page — scripted submissions cannot reach the form
- This is a suggestion ('Suggest AI Tool'), not a guaranteed listing — editorial pick
- Third-party directory trackers noted the operator asked not to be included in auto-submission lists; submit manually and respectfully
- Small solo-run site (footer credits Mateusz Tylec); review cadence may be slow
What counts as live
The tool appears in the heyAIworld tools listing / tag pages reachable from the public directory
Not verified
- Whether the submit form or backend has changed since the Aug 2025 capture
- Review turnaround and notification behavior
- Whether listings are dofollow