Needle Directory is the public product catalog on Needle (/directory). Builders list their SaaS or tools; visitors browse, search, and open listing pages with your positioning, media, and links.
It is not the same as Search or Trending Problems:
| Area | Job |
|---|---|
| Search | Find conversations in public communities (Reddit, Hacker News, GitHub, and others - by plan). |
| Trending Problems | See topics gaining momentum across communities. |
| Directory | List your product so people exploring Needle can find you in one curated place. |
Browse and discover
- Open Needle Directory to browse by category, search by name or tagline, and see top listings where the product shows them.
- Each listing has its own URL for sharing.
Submit your product
- Create a Needle account (or sign in).
- Go to Submit a listing.
- Add a clear one-line value prop, your site URL, logo, and screenshots that match the live product.
- Complete verification steps in the flow. Listings go through review so the catalog stays accurate and useful.
Incomplete or misleading listings are more likely to be rejected or removed.
Optional featured placement
Some listings can buy a short featured window for extra visibility in featured areas. That purchase is optional, does not auto-renew, and is separate from Search subscriptions. Use the Boost step in submit, or see Pricing / FAQ on the main site for current wording.
How Directory works with Search
- Use Manual search to hear how people talk about the problem space and competitors.
- Turn on Auto Search for your brand so Needle checks again on its own on the schedule and sites you pick, with optional email or chat summaries (digests) when there is something new.
- When you add competitors in Settings, matching posts can show competitor mentions so you spot comparisons faster.
Use Directory when you want a stable Needle page for your product - not instead of talking to customers in threads.