The Smart Directory for AI & Web APIs. Stop searching, start integrating.
Hey Indie Hackers! 👋
We’ve all been there. You’re building a side project, everything is going great, and then you hit a wall—you need an API.
Maybe it’s for sending SMS, processing payments, or handling emails. So, you open Google.
Result 1: A GitHub repo from 2017. (Link is dead).
Result 2: A "Top 10 APIs" blog post with affiliate links. (Useless).
Result 3: Documentation that looks like it was written in hieroglyphics.
It’s a scavenger hunt, and it sucks. I wasted days just trying to find working APIs for my last project.
That’s why I built Apives.
What is Apives? Think of it as a clean, no-nonsense directory (and marketplace) for APIs. No broken links, no spam—just the tools you actually need to build faster.
Why you might care:
Vetted List: We filter out the junk so you don't have to.
Categorized: Find exactly what you need (Payments, AI, Data, etc.) in seconds.
Marketplace: It’s not just a list; it’s becoming a place to discover and integrate tools instantly.
I’m not trying to sell you a course. I just built a tool that I wish existed when I was stuck at 2 AM with a broken integration.
If you’re a dev, check it out and save it for your next build: 👉 https://apives.com
Bonus: If you know any hidden gem APIs that should be on there, drop a comment or let me know. I’m trying to make this the go-to spot for builders.
Let’s stop Googling and start building. 🚀
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Hey Sumit,
I came across apives while searching for new tools to use and i was thoroughly impressed with what you have built. This is a directory that lots of Developers will be grateful for.
I have a quick observation though, you’re asking great questions but the conversation isn't sticking as seen on your posts in IndieHacker.
The reason: you're posting on IH but not meeting other developers where they already are. No blog, no tweets about the actual problems you solve.
If you want, I can put together a quick content marketing playbook specific to apives — which subreddits to post in, what topics to write about, and how to turn your updates into acquisition channels.
No pressure. Just saw the trajectory and thought it could scale faster with a push.
I hope there will be more and more content on the website in the future
Nice
The dead GitHub repo from 2017 problem is so real — half the time you find something promising and the docs haven't been touched in years. Curious how you're keeping the directory fresh as APIs get deprecated or change pricing, is that a manual curation process or do you have something automated checking for dead links?
API discovery tools are super useful for speed. Naming can be tricky though some names stick instantly, others need explaining. Interesting choice with apives