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HiCyou

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Open-source directory with AI categorization and semantic search

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What is HiCyou?

Hi Cyou makes your directory smarter! This modern open-source platform is powered by AI to auto-categorize sites and generate content, with built-in semantic search for pinpoint discovery. User submissions are auto-verified via backlink checks, saving you time.

Built with Next.js 14 and Tailwind, it’s fast, easy to deploy, and fully customizable—perfect for SaaS founders and developers to discover or showcase tools. Open source, self-hostable, and commercially usable—it’s your smart directory.

How to use HiCyou

  1. 1

    Browse categories or use semantic search to find tools

  2. 2

    Submit your own tool via the submission form

  3. 3

    Embed the HiCyou badge on your site to earn a dofollow backlink

  4. 4

    Explore the curated collections for hand-picked recommendations

Key features

AI-powered auto-categorization of submitted sites

Semantic search for accurate tool discovery

Automatic backlink verification for user submissions

Dofollow badge system to boost SEO and links

Built with Next.js 14 for fast, scalable performance

Use cases

  • SaaS founders showcasing their tool and gaining backlinks
  • Developers discovering new open-source tools and SaaS products
  • Curating a niche directory for a specific community
  • Automated categorization reducing manual directory curation effort
  • SEO link building through dofollow badge system

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Frequently asked questions about HiCyou

Common questions to help you decide if HiCyou is right for you.

Yes, HiCyou is open-source and free to self-host. The hosted version at hicyou.com is also free to use.

HiCyou uses AI to analyze submitted tools and automatically assign them to relevant categories, reducing manual curation effort.

Submit your product to the directory and add the HiCyou badge to your website footer. Your link will automatically upgrade to dofollow within 24 hours.

Yes, the platform is fully customizable. You can adjust categories, branding, and content to fit your specific audience or niche.

HiCyou is built with Next.js 14 and Tailwind CSS, ensuring a fast, performant, and modern web experience.

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