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Submit your tool to Open Source Boilerplates

Open Source Boilerplates lists open-source starter kits pulled from GitHub, plus a separate Tools page where any product can be added for free. Tool submissions go through a Tally form, and the owner adds them by hand and emails a confirmation.

Go to the submit page Dofollow link Free; dofollow promised for a link back

Is Open Source Boilerplates worth it?

A small, low-effort listing for developer and SaaS tools. The Tools page holds 16 entries, and each opens a modal with a Visit Website link whose rel value is empty in the site data, so it is dofollow today. The form says a dofollow link comes from linking to opensourceboilerplates.com/tools, so add that link first. The link sits in a modal, not in the page HTML, which lowers its value.

Who should submit to Open Source Boilerplates?

Suits developer tools, starter kits and SaaS products that want a quick extra listing. Open-source boilerplate repos fit the main list. Not worth much for consumer apps or anyone expecting traffic, since the Tools page is small and mixes unrelated products.

What you need before you submit

  • Tool name and website
  • A logo file up to 10 MB
  • Starting price, or free
  • Tagline, tags and an optional description
  • Contact email
  • A link to opensourceboilerplates.com/tools on your site for a dofollow link

How to submit to Open Source Boilerplates

  1. Open the Submit a tool button on opensourceboilerplates.com/tools
  2. Fill in the Tally form with name, logo, price, website, tagline and tags
  3. Add a link to opensourceboilerplates.com/tools on your site
  4. Submit and wait for the confirmation email

Open Source Boilerplates: pros and cons

Pros

  • Free
  • No account needed
  • Current tool entries have an empty rel value
  • Developer-focused main site

Cons

  • Only 16 tools on the Tools page
  • Website link appears only inside a modal rendered by JavaScript
  • Dofollow depends on linking back
  • No stated review time

Tips for Open Source Boilerplates

  • Add the link back before submitting so the dofollow condition is already met
  • Use a square logo that reads well at small size
  • If the product is an open-source starter kit, use the repo submission instead

Questions about Open Source Boilerplates

How much does it cost to list a tool on Open Source Boilerplates?
Listing a tool on Open Source Boilerplates is free; dofollow promised for a link back.
Does Open Source Boilerplates give a dofollow link?
Yes. A listing on Open Source Boilerplates links to your site with a dofollow link.
Does Open Source Boilerplates ask for a backlink or a badge?
No. It lists a tool without asking for a badge or a link back.
Is the Open Source Boilerplates link dofollow?
Checked in November 2026: all 16 tool entries have an empty rel value and open a Visit Website link in a modal, so the link is dofollow. The form says the dofollow link is given for linking back to opensourceboilerplates.com/tools.
How much does it cost?
The tool submission is free. Sponsor slots on the homepage are arranged by DM on X.
How long does approval take?
No time is stated. The form says a confirmation email is sent once the tool is added.
Can a closed-source product be listed?
Yes, on the Tools page. The main boilerplates list covers open-source GitHub repos.

Facts checked . DR: Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked . DR 4 is Ahrefs' new model, shown on ahrefs.com from 1 December 2026. DR changes; check a place before you pay for it.

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