What exactly happens when Actuant “launches” my app?

An agent works through the launch checklist you'd otherwise do by hand: it writes your llms.txt, robots.txt and sitemap as a GitHub pull request, submits your app to 20 curated launch directories — filling each form live in a browser you can watch, and leaving the submit button to you. Anything that touches your code arrives as a pull request; nothing merges without your approval. Launch-copy drafting, analytics installed for you, and Stripe payments set up inside your app are on the roadmap, not shipped.

Does it work with my builder?

Yes. Actuant doesn't integrate with builders — it works on the app itself: the live URL, the GitHub repo, and your domain. If your app has a URL, Actuant can audit it; if it has a repo, Actuant can fix it. Lovable, Bolt, v0, Replit, Base44, Cursor, Claude Code, or hand-written all work the same way.

I've shipped five apps. Do I need five subscriptions?

No. One account covers your whole portfolio: the free plan covers 1 app, Launch covers 3, Portfolio is unlimited. Re-auditing an app you've already added is unlimited on every plan. The Signal dashboard that compares those apps side by side is still being built — today you get each app's audits, fixes and launch work in one place.

Will you spam directories with my half-finished app?

No. The audit runs first, and the agent only submits when your app clears the quality bar — that protects your launch and everyone else's. We maintain a curated list of directories that send real traffic, not a firehose of 400 link farms, and the agent never presses submit for you: it fills the form and hands the browser back.

What does the free plan actually include?

One app, unlimited re-audits of it, the full launch-readiness score and report with per-check fix guidance, and access to the MCP server for your coding agent. Agent runs are metered, and the free plan's usage is a one-time $5 of credit — roughly 16 deep audits — not a monthly allowance. Paid plans add a weekly usage allowance, monthly credit, and the agent doing the fixing and launching rather than just the diagnosing.

Can I share a report with someone else?

Not yet. Reports live in your dashboard behind your login today; public, shareable report links are on the roadmap. Anything on this site marked “coming soon” isn't built — we'd rather you buy the plan for what it does now.

Playbooks

Launch directory submissions: where and how

Directory submissions are a reliable early-traffic channel for new apps. Learn which launch directories matter, how to prepare a submission, and how Actuant automates it.

Last updated 2026-07-18

Launch directories are one of the most reliable early-traffic channels for a new app — and they double as backlinks that help SEO. Here's how to use them well.

Why directories work

Intent traffic — people browse directories specifically looking for new tools.
Backlinks — each listing is a link that helps search and AI visibility.
Social proof — a presence across directories signals you're a real, launched product.

How to prepare a submission

1
Nail the one-liner
Most directories show a short tagline. Say what it does and who it's for in under 10 words.
2
Have your assets ready
A logo, a 1200×630 image (your OG card works), and 2–3 screenshots.
3
Write two lengths of description
A 1-sentence and a 1-paragraph version — directories vary.
4
Link back
Make sure your app links to your social profiles, so directory visitors can follow you.

Automating it

On the Launch plan, Actuant's submit_directories tool submits your app to 20 curated launch directories for you — so you spend the time on the product, not on filling forms.

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