Inside a localhosted Tool Page

When a project catches your eye in the directory, open its tool page. We've put the description, useful links and related material together so you can decide what to investigate next.

Here's how to use the page, from a first look through to trying the software.

Read the description, then follow the details

Start with what the tool does and how that relates to your task. The longer description gives you more context; the category, tag and platform links give you ways to explore nearby options.

Those links are useful when a project is almost what you need. Open its category to browse tools for similar work, follow a tag for a particular feature, or choose a platform to keep looking within your environment.

Visit takes you to the project's website. That's where to continue when you need its current documentation, downloads or setup instructions.

Look at the repository when it's available

For tools with a connected GitHub repository, the repository panel brings together information such as stars, the last commit, releases and the detected license. Available activity charts give you more context about the project over time.

Use those details to decide what to read next. If you want to know what changed, open the release notes. If the repository is marked as archived, check the project's own explanation. The license link takes you to the terms provided by the project.

Some listings don't have a connected repository, and some repository fields may be unavailable. Follow the official website for details that aren't shown on the page.

Watch the tool in use

When related videos are available, you can watch a walkthrough or tutorial from the tool page. Seeing the interface can help you work out whether the workflow suits you before you install it.

You can also browse the video section on its own. For installation, compare what a video shows with the project's current instructions, especially if the recording is older.

Use “Ask your agent” for the next step

This section gives you a prompt tailored to the tool. There are two modes.

“Is it for me?” asks your agent to investigate the project and help you judge whether it fits your needs. Use it when you're still deciding. You can copy the prompt or use the links to open it in ChatGPT or Claude.

“Install” prepares a prompt for an agent that can work on your machine, such as Claude Code, Codex, Cursor or Gemini CLI. Check the selected platform, copy the prompt, and paste it into the agent you use.

localhosted prepares the prompt; your agent reads the project instructions and handles the conversation with you. Clicking Copy prompt doesn't install anything. You can inspect the full text before using it.

If your main question is whether a tool can replace a cloud service on your own machine, start with our guide to finding alternatives for your hardware.

Save what interests you, report what needs fixing

Sign in and use Save to keep a tool for later. That gives you time to look through its documentation and return when you're ready to try it.

If you notice an incorrect detail in the listing, use its Report link. If a project you make is missing from the directory, submit your tool.

Open the directory and pick a tool you're curious about. Its page is the starting point for a closer look.