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Flagship Plugin • AI Powered • Viral Growth

AI Directory Engine

Auto-post content and create viral AI tools directories on autopilot

Build the next Product Hunt or There's An AI For That. A fully automated AI-powered directory engine that discovers new AI tools, generates rich content, categorizes intelligently, and publishes—all on autopilot. For entrepreneurs who want to own a thriving AI directory without the full-time manual work.

$299/yearor$499one-time

The Problem & The Solution

The Problem

Building a comprehensive AI tools directory manually is extremely time-consuming. Discovering new tools, writing descriptions, categorizing, adding screenshots, and keeping data up-to-date is a full-time job. Sites like There's An AI For That and Product Hunt have teams. You want to build the next big AI directory—but you don't have a team.

The Solution

A fully automated AI-powered directory engine that discovers, categorizes, and publishes AI tool listings with rich content—all on autopilot. Set your publishing schedule (e.g., 10 new tools/day), configure your sources, and let the engine run. Your directory grows while you focus on monetization and growth.

Built for Viral Growth

This isn't just a directory plugin—it's an automation engine designed for people who want to build the next Product Hunt or There's An AI For That. Auto-discovery, AI content, trending sections, upvotes, social sharing. The mechanics that make directories go viral are built in. You provide the domain; the engine provides the growth.

Features

Auto-Discovery Engine

Crawls and discovers new AI tools from ProductHunt, GitHub, Twitter/X, and curated sources. The engine continuously scans for new launches and trending tools. AI filters out irrelevant entries so only genuine AI tools make it into your directory. Set discovery limits and sources—then let it run.

AI Content Generation

GPT-4o generates unique, SEO-optimized descriptions, feature lists, pros/cons, use cases, and comparison data for each tool. No duplicate content—every listing gets fresh, human-quality copy. Target long-tail keywords like "best AI writing tool 2026" automatically.

Smart Categorization

AI automatically categorizes tools into taxonomy: Writing, Image Gen, Code, Productivity, Chatbots, and more. Sub-categories and tags are assigned based on tool functionality. Your directory stays organized as it scales to thousands of listings.

Visual Asset Pipeline

Automatically captures screenshots, generates OG images, and creates comparison charts for each tool listing. Rich visual content without manual work. Every listing looks professional and shareable from day one.

Viral Social Features

Auto-generates social media posts, trending sections, "Tool of the Day" features, upvote system, and user review prompts. Built-in mechanics to drive engagement and organic sharing. Turn visitors into contributors.

SEO Autopilot

Auto-generates meta titles, descriptions, schema markup, internal links, and comparison pages. Targets long-tail keywords. Your directory ranks for "best AI X for Y" queries without manual optimization. SEO runs in the background.

How It Works

1

Install on Any WordPress Site

Install the AI Directory Engine on any WordPress site—with or without HivePress. Standalone mode lets you build a directory without HivePress. HivePress mode gives you full marketplace features: listings, search, categories, and more.

2

Configure AI API Key & Discovery Sources

Add your OpenAI API key (or compatible endpoint). Choose discovery sources: ProductHunt, GitHub trending, Twitter/X lists, or custom RSS feeds. Set filters for tool types and quality thresholds.

3

Set Your Publishing Schedule

Define how many new tools to discover and publish per day—e.g., 10 new tools/day. The engine queues discoveries, generates content, and publishes on your schedule. Run full autopilot or review before publish.

4

Engine Discovers, Generates & Publishes

The engine discovers new tools, generates unique descriptions and metadata, categorizes them, captures screenshots, and publishes to your site. All automatically. Monitor the dashboard to see what's in the queue.

5

Monitor, Approve, or Let It Run

Review pending listings in the dashboard. Approve, edit, or reject. Or set to full autopilot and let the engine run 24/7. You decide the level of control. Either way, your directory grows while you sleep.

Screenshots & Demo

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Pricing

Yearly

Annual License

$299/year

  • 1 year of updates
  • Priority email support
  • Unlimited sites
  • Standalone & HivePress modes
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One-time

Lifetime License

$499 once

  • Lifetime updates
  • 1 year priority support
  • Unlimited sites
  • Standalone & HivePress modes
Buy Now — $499 once

Frequently Asked Questions

What AI model does it use?
The AI Directory Engine uses GPT-4o by default for content generation—the same model powering ChatGPT. It produces high-quality, unique descriptions, feature lists, and metadata. You can configure alternative OpenAI-compatible endpoints if needed.
How many tools can it discover per day?
Configurable. Typical setups run 5–20 new tools per day. The limit depends on your API usage, discovery source rate limits, and how much content you want to publish. Higher volumes are possible with appropriate API plans.
Does it check for duplicates?
Yes. The engine checks tool names, URLs, and similar identifiers before publishing. Duplicate tools are flagged and skipped. You can also configure similarity thresholds to catch near-duplicates.
Can I manually add tools too?
Absolutely. Manual submission is fully supported. Add tools one-by-one or bulk import via CSV. The AI can still generate descriptions and metadata for manually added tools. Mix automated and manual curation.
What hosting requirements?
Standard WordPress hosting works. For high-volume discovery (20+ tools/day), we recommend at least 2GB RAM and PHP 8.1+. Cron or a real cron service is needed for scheduled discovery. OpenAI API key required.
Does it work without HivePress?
Yes. Standalone mode is available. The plugin can create a full AI tools directory using custom post types and taxonomies—no HivePress required. HivePress mode adds marketplace features: advanced search, listings, vendor support, and more.

Build the Next Big AI Directory

Stop manually curating. Let the AI Directory Engine discover, generate, and publish—on autopilot.