BraveOPotato/NoSignups

What it is

NoSignups is a directory of open-source tools that run in the browser and do not require an account, email address, or tracking. The site is built with React and TypeScript, and tool entries carry metadata such as category, tags, source repository, license, and star count. The catalog is organized into categories including productivity, design, development, writing, privacy, utilities, data, media, and education.

The project targets people who want to use a tool immediately without registration. It also accepts community submissions, so the directory grows through contributions.

Run locally

You need Git and Node.js with npm installed. One command clones the repository and starts the dev server:

cd workspace
git clone https://github.com/BraveOPotato/NoSignups.git
cd NoSignups
npm install
npm run dev

The README shows FckSignups as the clone URL from when the project used that name. The current repository URL is BraveOPotato/NoSignups. After npm run dev completes, open the local address printed by the dev server. If the clone or directory name differs, adjust the cd step accordingly.

If you only want to browse the catalog, use the hosted site at nosignups.net instead of running the project locally.

Add a tool

Tools must work without creating an account. Descriptions should stay under 140 characters, and each entry should have three to five relevant tags. Submit through the tool request issue form or the "SUBMIT A TOOL" button on the website. Entry fields are defined in the tool schema, and categories are listed in the category table.

Constraints

The directory's own code is GPL-3.0, while each listed tool keeps its own license; the project does not claim ownership of third-party tools. The README does not specify a required Node.js version, so compatibility is not documented. Featured entries are manually chosen by the maintainer and are subjective rather than a quality rating.

HotRepo's take

The repository has no HotRepo snapshots, best daily rank, or Hacker News discussion records, so there is no site data on ranking or growth. The source does show a working React/TypeScript directory with structured entries and a contribution process, not a collection of binaries. Its practical value depends on the catalog staying current and on entries actually working without signups; the 200+ tools estimate comes from the maintainer's own README statement and is not independently verified here.