Who we are
MintedBrain started from a simple frustration: AI tool lists were either endless directories or noisy hype. We built a task-first guide—so you pick what you need to do, then see a short, curated set of tools and structured ways to learn. We are a small, product-focused team; @mintedbrain on X, YouTube, Discord, and Facebook are where we share updates, walkthroughs, and weekly highlights—alongside the email digest for a calmer weekly snapshot.
Community & reviews
Our directory gets better when you participate. Tool and task pages surface ratings and feedback from signed-in users; we also review community tool submissions. As described in our Privacy Policy, we may use display names and user-generated content in promotional materials (for example, highlighting helpful reviews)—so your honest takes can help others discover what actually works.
How we select tools
MintedBrain is task-first: we map tools to real tasks (e.g. “write blog posts,” “transcribe meetings”) rather than listing everything. Tools are chosen for relevance, usability, and value at each task. We prioritize tools with clear free tiers or freemium plans when available.
We do not accept payment for inclusion in our core shortlists. Featured or sponsored placements, if any, are clearly labeled.
Link verification
Outbound tool links are checked regularly. We record status (OK, redirect, dead), latency, and last-checked timestamp. Verification runs on a schedule (typically daily). Stale or failed links are flagged so we can update or remove them.
Trust signals on tool and task pages reflect this: “Checked X ago” and link health status indicate whether a link is still valid. When a link is marked dead, we prioritize fixes or removals—our goal is to keep the directory trustworthy, not to hide rough edges.
Affiliate disclosure
MintedBrain may receive compensation when you click certain outbound links or sign up for tools. This does not affect our editorial choices or rankings. We do not recommend tools solely for affiliate revenue.
Where we use affiliate links, we aim to disclose this clearly. Our goal is to help you find the right tool for your task, not to maximize clicks for paid placements.
Submit a tool
Startups and developers can submit tools for consideration via our submit-tool form. We review submissions against our editorial guidelines and add them when they fit our task coverage.
Free utilities
We also publish small, free utilities on the site, including Prompt Validator (rule-based checks on draft prompts), AI Output Review (heuristic cues on pasted model text), and Course Recommender (ranked Academy courses by topic and level). Roadmap tools such as Prompt Debugger, Prompt Improver, and Workflow Recommender are planned. Utilities are educational helpers, not replacements for judgment or expert review, and they do not require a sign-in for the MVP.
Contact
For questions about our process or to report a broken link, see our Contact page.