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Replace the simple featured flag with a flexible three-tier system for tool listings
We've replaced the simple "featured" toggle with a three-tier listing system that gives you more flexibility in how you monetize and display tools in your directory.
The tier system is built into your Stripe products. Add a tier field to your product metadata (e.g., tier: "Standard" or tier: "Premium"), and the webhook will automatically update the tool's tier when a purchase completes.
In the admin panel, you'll now see a tier dropdown instead of the old "Feature this tool" toggle. This gives you full control over tool visibility and benefits without requiring a payment.
Existing featured tools have been automatically migrated to the Premium tier. All other tools start at the Free tier. No action is required on your part.
A new admin interface for managing ads directly in your dashboard with full CRUD functionality and campaign scheduling
Managing ads on your directory is now as simple as managing tools, categories, or tags. We've added a dedicated admin interface for creating, editing, and organizing ads directly from your dashboard—no more manual database edits.
You'll find a new "Ads" link in your admin sidebar. From there, you can view all your ads in a sortable, filterable table, create new campaigns with the comprehensive form, and manage existing ads with familiar actions.
Switch to Vercel AI Gateway for easier model management and multi-provider support
We've switched from custom providers to the Vercel AI Gateway for AI-powered content generation. This change makes it easier to manage and switch between AI models from different providers.
The environment variables have changed:
- GOOGLE_GENERATIVE_AI_API_KEY="your_google_api_key"
We've improved the rate limiting system to be more flexible and easier to set up.
REDIS_URL environment variable instead of separate URL and tokenThe environment variables have changed:
- REDIS_REST_URL=""
- REDIS_REST_TOKEN=""
Easily duplicate tools, categories, and tags in the admin dashboard
Managing a large directory just got easier. We've added the ability to duplicate tools, categories, and tags directly from your admin dashboard.
Instead of creating similar items from scratch, you can now duplicate existing ones with a single click. This is perfect for:
You'll find a new "Duplicate" option in the actions menu for tools, categories, and tags. When you duplicate an item, we automatically handle the technical details—like generating a unique URL slug—so you don't have to worry about conflicts.
We've also made some improvements to the admin lists, ensuring items are sorted more intuitively.
This feature makes it easier to monetize your directory by giving you full control over your advertising placements.
Check the updated Automation documentation for the new setup instructions.
Check the updated Rate Limiting documentation for the new setup instructions.