What's the best (non-spammy) way to promote an open source tool?

Question

I have an open source CLI tool for provisioning preview environments. I want to get it in front of relevant developers. What are the most effective methods for doing this? Thank you!

tester457 · Accepted Answer

Share it on relevant subreddits and make a gif out how to use it with https://github.com/charmbracelet/vhs
Projects with gifs on reddit get more attention.
Example: https://www.reddit.com/r/unixporn/comments/z0zm8x/oc_nap_a_c...

evolve2k · Answer

Share it here. Seriously, prepare a Show HN post and give enough info on what it is and why people might want to use it.

lordkrandel · Answer

There are "awesome" lists on github, get in touch with maintainers

magarnicle · Answer

https://console.dev/tools/I find a lot of tools from their newsletter.

cozzyd · Answer

I wish freshmeat was still a thing! Is there a replacement?

tabtab · Answer

Make a website showing several realistic scenarios of it doing helpful things, and document it well.

pharmakom · Answer

Be wary asking this. People may state how they prefer to be contacted / promoted to, but this may not align with what is actually effective.

hammyhavoc · Answer

Good projects don't need promotion. Unless you're looking to monetize it, surely the reward is creating the solution you needed?