DirEasy is an AI-powered directory boilerplate built with Next.js that enables entrepreneurs and developers to launch and monetize directory websites in minutes. It turns a blank canvas into a fully functional, revenue-generating directory platform with pre-built features for listings, payments, and SEO.
What is DirEasy?
DirEasy is a ready-to-deploy Next.js boilerplate that takes an idea for a directory (like Product Hunt or a niche listing site) and produces a complete, production-ready web application. It runs on modern technologies: Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Prisma ORM, and Stripe for payments. The boilerplate is created by Focus Apps LLC, founded by Allen Town, a software engineer with over 15 years of experience and 26k+ Twitter followers.
Key Features
- AI-Powered Data Extraction — Automatically extract product information, screenshots, and metadata from any website URL to populate your directory.
- AI Bulk Import — Import listings 10x faster using AI to add multiple items at once, initializing your directory database quickly.
- Monetization Options — Multiple revenue streams built in: paid submissions, sponsored ads, affiliate links, newsletter promotions, and paid SEO articles.
- Stripe Integration — Accept payments for subscriptions, featured listings, and ad placements directly through Stripe or Polar.
- Admin Dashboard — A full backend panel to manage listings, users, payments, and site settings seamlessly.
- User Authentication — Handled by BetterAuth with support for Google, GitHub, and email/password login.
- SEO Optimized — Auto-generated meta tags, sitemaps, and social media images to achieve a 100% health score out-of-the-box.
- CMS Integrated — Simple CMS for managing collections, plus MDX-based help documentation and blog.
Who is it for?
- Entrepreneurs wanting to launch a directory business (e.g., a SaaS directory, AI tools directory) and start earning from day one.
- Developers who need a head start — saves 120+ hours of development work with a clean, type-safe codebase.
- Indie makers building a Product Hunt alternative or niche listing site who want built-in monetization and AI capabilities.
What can you do with DirEasy?
- Launch a product hunt alternative — create an upvote-based discovery platform with comments, featured listings, and paid submissions.
- Start a niche directory — for example, a directory of SaaS tools, AI apps, or developer tools, with affiliate links to earn commissions.
- Sell sponsored placements — offer premium advertising spaces and featured listings to businesses targeting your audience.
Pricing
DirEasy offers two lifetime-license tiers: Pro at $99 (originally $199) and Ultra at $149 (originally $249). Both include all features, lifetime updates, and first-release technical support. A limited-time discount of $100 is available with code 913LFIWC for the first 100 users.
FAQ
How do I get access to the code?
After purchase, you receive access to the private GitHub repository with full code, documentation, and setup guides.
What tech stack does DirEasy use?
It uses Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Prisma ORM, Stripe, Clerk for auth, and deploys anywhere (Vercel, Node.js, Docker).
Do you offer technical support?
Yes, first-release technical support is included with your purchase, along with detailed documentation and community discussions on GitHub.
