DirectoryLab

Source-code kits for directories, job boards and launch sites

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Useful Tools[maker]· 5d ago
Maker here. These are the same codebases my own directory, job board and launch sites run on, packaged so you can set one up for your own niche. The docs are free to read, so you can check the stack and the setup before buying. Questions about the code are welcome.

Three production codebases you buy once and own. Local Lab (Python, Flask) builds local service directories with a Google Places importer, featured listings and a lead marketplace. Job Lab (Next.js, Meilisearch, BullMQ) builds niche job boards that ingest from feeds and hiring systems such as Greenhouse, Lever and Ashby. Launch Lab (Python, Flask) builds weekly launch platforms with voting and paid queue-skipping. Each ships with Stripe, an admin, Docker deployment and a browser setup wizard. The 72 setup guides are free to read, and the public repo has a tour of each kit.

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DirectoryLab provides ready-to-run source-code kits for local service directories, niche job boards, and weekly launch platforms.

for: Developers who can follow a setup guide and want to launch niche SaaS sites quickly.
pricing: paid
license: open source

Directory-Lab/directorylab 1 0updated 7 days ago

works withPythonFlaskNext.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSStripePostgreSQLDockerTelegramGoogle Analytics

Key features

8 features of DirectoryLab

Full source code kits — Downloadable, production-ready code for a directory, job board or launch platform.
Built-in revenue streams — Featured listings, leads, subscriptions, paid launches and ads are pre-configured.
One-click deployment wizard — Setup wizard configures a new site without modifying code.
Stripe integration — Payments and pricing are wired in via Stripe out of the box.
Docker support — Each kit includes Dockerfiles for easy container deployment.
Admin panel — Web admin lets you manage listings, jobs or launches without coding.
Lifetime updates (Professional+) — Private GitHub repo gives access to updates via git pull.
Multi-site dashboard (Enterprise) — Manage a portfolio of sites from a single dashboard.

Use cases

Launch a local service directory (e.g., car detailing) and monetize via featured listings.
Create a niche job board that aggregates feeds from Greenhouse or Lever.
Start a weekly product launch site similar to Product Hunt and sell launch slots.
Build multiple niche sites for clients and sell or rent them.

DirectoryLab pricing

from directorylab.io ↗

Bundle (All three kits)$419one-timeLocal Lab, Job Lab, Launch Lab · Private GitHub access · Lifetime updates · Buyers community
Local Lab – Professional$209one-timeFull source code · Private repo access · Lifetime updates · Email & Telegram support
Job Lab – Professional$174one-timeFull source code · Private repo access · Lifetime updates · Buyers community
Launch Lab – Professional$244one-timeFull source code · Private repo access · Lifetime updates · Buyers community

DirectoryLab vs alternatives

all alternatives →

	DirectoryLab	DirectoryKit	Indie Kit	ShipFast	useSAASkit
Best for	Turnkey niche site kits with built-in revenue streams	Quick directory launch	General Next.js starter	Rapid startup scaffolding	Configurable Next.js templates
Pricing	Paid	One time fee	One time fee	One time fee	One time fee
DevHunt upvotes	1	163	331	82	41
Launched	Sep 2030	Jan 2023	Apr 2025	Jan 2024	Nov 2024

DirectoryLab vs DirectoryKit: Provides a ready-made directory website starter, but focuses on a single template rather than three distinct kits.
DirectoryLab vs Indie Kit: A Next.js 15 boilerplate with many features, not specialized for directories, job boards or launch platforms.
DirectoryLab vs ShipFast: Helps ship a startup quickly but is a broader platform, not a niche-specific code kit with built-in revenue streams.
DirectoryLab vs useSAASkit: Offers configurable Next.js templates; lacks the bundled revenue integrations and multi-kit approach of DirectoryLab.