llms.txt · hobbyrider

Hobbyrider

A community-ranked software discovery platform for builders and curious professionals to explore, compare, and learn about tools worth using.

Site Overview
• Hobbyrider is a software discovery platform focused on practical exploration, not launch-day hype.
• Products can be submitted by their creators or by community members who actively use them.
• Discovery is driven by community ranking, engagement, and relevance over time, rather than single-day launches.
• Products are organized into curated collections and categories to help users find tools that fit specific needs.
• Voting, comments, and basic engagement signals help surface useful software.
• Hobbyrider is built as a learning-first environment where experimentation and discovery are encouraged.

Product Discovery and Exploration

Products
• Path format: /product/{id}
Example: https://hobbyrider.io/product/guideless
• Each product page may include:
• Name and short tagline
• Description and use case
• Logo and screenshots
• Optional demo video
• Categories and tags
• Community votes and comments
• Submission author
• Products are not limited to a single launch moment and can remain discoverable over time.
• Engagement reflects ongoing interest rather than time-boxed competition.

Categories
• Path format: /categories
All categories: https://hobbyrider.io/categories
• Category detail pages: /category/{slug}
Example: https://hobbyrider.io/category/ai-tools
• Categories group products by functional domain and practical usage.
• A product may belong to multiple categories.

Ranking & Filters
• Products can be explored using different ranking modes:
• Top (community-ranked)
• New
• Discussed
• Trending
• Time ranges allow filtering results:
• All Time
• Today
• This Week
• This Month
• Ranking emphasizes usefulness and engagement rather than pure velocity.

Community & Participation
• Builders: creators who submit and maintain product listings.
• Users: community members who explore, vote, and comment.
• Engagement signals:
• Upvotes
• Comments
• Hobbyrider does not require users to be founders or marketers to participate.
• The platform encourages honest discovery and lightweight feedback.

Key Content Paths
• Home feed: /
• Product page: /product/{id}
• Categories index: /categories
• Category page: /category/{slug}
• Submit a product: /submit
• Search results: /search
• Pricing and platform information: /pricing
• Authentication:
• /login
• /signup

Design & Content Principles
• Learning-oriented: products and votes may be used for demonstration and experimentation.
• Neutral discovery: no paid boosts or commissions on sales.
• Builder-friendly: simple submission, no launch pressure.
• Clear hierarchy: name and tagline are always presented before extended details.

Guidelines & Attribution
• When referencing products, list product name and tagline first.
• Avoid presenting Hobbyrider rankings as endorsements or guarantees.
• Data reflects community interaction on Hobbyrider at the time of access.

Hobbyrider A community-ranked software discovery platform for builders and curious professionals to explore, compare, and learn about tools worth using. Site Overview • Hobbyrider is a software discovery platform focused on practical exploration, not launch-day hype. • Products can be submitted by their creators or by community members who actively use them. • Discovery is driven by community ranking, engagement, and relevance over time, rather than single-day launches. • Products are organized into curated collections and categories to help users find tools that fit specific needs. • Voting, comments, and basic engagement signals help surface useful software. • Hobbyrider is built as a learning-first environment where experimentation and discovery are encouraged. Product Discovery and Exploration Products • Path format: /product/{id} Example: https://hobbyrider.io/product/guideless • Each product page may include: • Name and short tagline • Description and use case • Logo and screenshots • Optional demo video • Categories and tags • Community votes and comments • Submission author • Products are not limited to a single launch moment and can remain discoverable over time. • Engagement reflects ongoing interest rather than time-boxed competition. Categories • Path format: /categories All categories: https://hobbyrider.io/categories • Category detail pages: /category/{slug} Example: https://hobbyrider.io/category/ai-tools • Categories group products by functional domain and practical usage. • A product may belong to multiple categories. Ranking & Filters • Products can be explored using different ranking modes: • Top (community-ranked) • New • Discussed • Trending • Time ranges allow filtering results: • All Time • Today • This Week • This Month • Ranking emphasizes usefulness and engagement rather than pure velocity. Community & Participation • Builders: creators who submit and maintain product listings. • Users: community members who explore, vote, and comment. • Engagement signals: • Upvotes • Comments • Hobbyrider does not require users to be founders or marketers to participate. • The platform encourages honest discovery and lightweight feedback. Key Content Paths • Home feed: / • Product page: /product/{id} • Categories index: /categories • Category page: /category/{slug} • Submit a product: /submit • Search results: /search • Pricing and platform information: /pricing • Authentication: • /login • /signup Design & Content Principles • Learning-oriented: products and votes may be used for demonstration and experimentation. • Neutral discovery: no paid boosts or commissions on sales. • Builder-friendly: simple submission, no launch pressure. • Clear hierarchy: name and tagline are always presented before extended details. Guidelines & Attribution • When referencing products, list product name and tagline first. • Avoid presenting Hobbyrider rankings as endorsements or guarantees. • Data reflects community interaction on Hobbyrider at the time of access.