ToolDir: Open-Source Starter Kit to Build Monetizable Directory Websites

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A developer has released ToolDir, a full-stack boilerplate template designed to help builders quickly launch directory listing websites. The template is built on Next.js 15, Supabase, and Stripe, covering frontend pages, authentication, tool submissions, and a blog CMS. It supports monetization through Stripe one-time checkout for paid listing slots, with optional email receipts via Resend. An admin dashboard provides controls for analytics, user management, submissions, payments, and blog editing. The project targets the growing market of AI tool directories, SaaS listing sites, and prompt or design resource directories.

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