Tiny Tools Directory at a glance
- Listing price
- Free
- Domain rating
- DR 36
- Account
- Not needed
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
- Submit at
- forms.gle/AkoaGNDPo1uWgw338
What Tiny Tools Directory is and who it's for
Tiny Tools Directory is a curated list of small, free, or experimental tools that might be useful in building games, websites, or interactive projects. It focuses on artful tools and toys that are as fun to use as they are functional, aiming to enable making outside of closed production ecosystems or walled software gardens. The list is maintained by Everest Pipkin and supported by the Frank-Ratchye STUDIO for Creative Inquiry and the Clinic for Open Source Arts.
Developers, game makers, and creative technologists looking for open source or experimental tools.
It lists
- Open source tools
- Experimental tools
- Tiny tools
- Free tools
- Game engines
- Fantasy consoles
- Music and sound tools
- Pixel art tools
How to submit to Tiny Tools Directory, step by step
Submit via the Google Form. There is no fee; all listings are free.
Open the submission form
Go to the Google Form at https://forms.gle/AkoaGNDPo1uWgw338.
Enter tool details
Provide the tool title, a permanent URL, and a description of up to 120 characters.
Check applicable qualities
Select all qualities that apply from a long list including Free, Paid, Experimental, Tiny, platform support, and categories.
Submit the form
Click Submit. No account or email verification is required.
Wait for review
The directory owner reviews submissions and adds approved tools to the list.
What the Tiny Tools Directory form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Tool Title | The name by which the tool is known |
| Link | Permanent URL in http:// or https:// format |
| Description | Short, 120 characters max |
| Qualities | Check all that apply from a list of tags (Free, Paid, Experimental, Tiny, categories, platforms, etc.) |
Our free preview drafts your name, tagline, short and long descriptions, categories and tags in the lengths directories like this one ask for. Try it with your URL.
Tiny Tools Directory pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free listing | Free | Listing in the directory after editorial review |
Why Tiny Tools Directory submissions get rejected or stall
- Tool is not open source, experimental, or tiny
- Description exceeds 120 characters
- Link is not a permanent URL
- Tool does not fit the directory's focus on artful tools and toys
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Keep the description under 120 characters.
- Select all relevant quality tags to help users find your tool.
- Ensure the URL is permanent and directly accessible.
- Emphasize the tool's open source or experimental nature in the description.
Our take on Tiny Tools Directory
Submit here if your tool is open source, experimental, or tiny and fits the creative/artful focus. It's free and simple, but review is manual and may take time.
Tiny Tools Directory FAQ
How much does it cost to list a tool?
Listing is free.
Do I need an account to submit?
No account is required; you submit via a Google Form.
What kind of tools are accepted?
Open source, experimental, and tiny tools, especially those that are artful and fun to use.
Is there a backlink requirement?
No backlink is required.
Checked against Tiny Tools Directory's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: tinytools.directory, docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeS1wnK2-FYW7IKlcMKKfg2ODBmeFcPTs-oExFlD_Cwq68FRA/viewform. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
