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100% Free & Open Source

Build Your Own Directory

A modern, AI-powered Next.js template for creating beautiful directories, bookmark collections, and resource sites.

MIT
License
Next.js 14
Framework
Drizzle ORM
Type-Safe DB
AI-Powered
Claude Integration
Why We're Open Source

We believe that great tools should be accessible to everyone. By making Hi Cyou open source, we empower developers, entrepreneurs, and creators to build their own directory platforms without barriers, costs, or limitations.

Whether you want to create a niche directory for your industry, a curated list of resources, or a showcase for your portfolio, Hi Cyou provides everything you need out of the box.

What's Included

Everything you need to launch a professional directory in minutes

Secure Admin Dashboard

Password-protected admin panel with full content management, category organization, and analytics.

AI-Powered Content

Automatic metadata extraction, content generation, and smart categorization with Claude AI.

User Submissions

Allow users to submit their sites with Turnstile spam protection and automatic verification.

Beautiful UI

Modern, responsive design with dark/light mode using Tailwind CSS and shadcn/ui components.

Smart Search & Filter

Powerful search across titles, descriptions, and categories with real-time filtering.

SEO Optimized

Built-in SEO best practices, sitemap generation, Open Graph tags, and analytics.

Modern Tech Stack

Built with the latest and greatest technologies

Frontend
  • ▸Next.js 14 - React framework with App Router
  • ▸TypeScript - Type-safe development
  • ▸Tailwind CSS - Utility-first styling
  • ▸shadcn/ui - Beautiful UI components
  • ▸Framer Motion - Smooth animations
Backend
  • ▸Turso (SQLite) - Scalable database
  • ▸Drizzle ORM - Type-safe queries
  • ▸Server Actions - Simplified data mutations
  • ▸Cloudflare R2 - Image storage
  • ▸Vercel Analytics - Built-in tracking
AI & Search
  • ▸Anthropic Claude - AI content generation
  • ▸OpenAI API - Alternative AI provider
  • ▸Exa Search - Semantic search
  • ▸Cheerio - Web scraping
Security & Auth
  • ▸BohoAuth - Simple authentication
  • ▸Cloudflare Turnstile - Spam protection
  • ▸IP Rate Limiting - Abuse prevention
  • ▸Badge Verification - Backlink checking
Quick Start Guide
Get your directory up and running in 5 minutes
1

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/hicyoucom/hicyou.git
cd hicyou
2

Install Dependencies

pnpm install
3

Configure Environment

cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your configuration
4

Setup Database

pnpm db:generate
pnpm db:migrate
pnpm db:seed
5

Start Development Server

pnpm dev

Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser

License & Usage

Free for personal and commercial use

✓What You Can Do
  • ✓Use for personal or commercial projects
  • ✓Modify and customize to your needs
  • ✓Deploy to any hosting platform
  • ✓Create derivative works and products
  • ✓Charge for your services using this template
⚠Attribution Required

You must display a "Powered by Hi Cyou" badge on your website footer or about page.

Example:

<a href="https://hicyou.com">Powered by Hi Cyou</a>

This helps us grow the project and continue providing free, high-quality tools for the community.

Contribute to Hi Cyou
Help us make Hi Cyou even better

Hi Cyou is built by the community, for the community. We welcome contributions of all kinds!

Code Contributions

Submit pull requests for bug fixes, new features, or improvements

Documentation

Help improve guides, tutorials, and API documentation

Feedback & Ideas

Share feature requests, bug reports, or improvement suggestions

Ready to Build Your Directory?

Clone the repository and launch your own curated directory in minutes.