Shipybara is a community directory where makers submit tech projects to earn a badge and backlink, featuring new launches every Monday.
What is Shipybara?
Shipybara is a curated platform that lets makers submit their tech projects in exchange for a visible badge and a backlink on the site. Each submission appears within a category (e.g., AI, Productivity, SaaS) and joins a weekly "Hot Launches" showcase. The platform is web-based and serves as both a promotional channel for creators and a discovery hub for visitors.
Key Features
- Project submission — Makers provide project name, description, category, and a visit URL; approved entries receive a badge and a backlink.
- Weekly launches every Monday — A rotating gallery of the newest featured projects, refreshed each week.
- Categorized listings — Projects are organized into categories such as Artificial Intelligence, Productivity, SaaS, Developer Tools, and more, making browsing specific niches easy.
- Community of 500+ makers — A growing network of builders who submit and discover each other's work.
- Hot Launches This Week section — Highlights a selection of recently submitted projects at the top of the page, giving them immediate visibility.
- External integration — Each project listing includes a "Visit" button linking directly to the project’s own site.
Who is it for?
- Makers launching a new tech product — Submit your project to earn a backlink and badge that signals credibility and community validation.
- Founders seeking early exposure — Get your project in front of a targeted audience of other makers and early adopters browsing weekly launches.
- Indie hackers and side-project creators — A low-friction way to announce a new tool without needing a dedicated marketing campaign.
What can you do with Shipybara?
- Submit a project for a badge and backlink — Fill out the submission form with your project’s details and a URL; once approved, your project appears in the directory and receives a badge you can display on your own site.
- Discover trending tech products — Browse the "Hot Launches This Week" section or filter by category to find new AI tools, SaaS apps, productivity utilities, and design tools.
- Join a maker community — Connect with 500+ other builders who are actively sharing projects; the weekly rhythm encourages repeat visits and engagement.
Pricing
Shipybara operates on a freemium model. Submitting a project is free; additional promotional features (such as enhanced placement or recurring badges) may be available through paid plans, though specific tier pricing is not disclosed on the site.
