About SmartTools
An open-source platform for building and sharing AI-powered command-line tools.
Our Mission
SmartTools was created with a simple belief: powerful AI tools should be accessible to everyone, not just those with extensive programming knowledge or expensive API subscriptions.
We're building a universally accessible development ecosystem that empowers regular people to collaborate and build upon each other's progress rather than compete.
Our platform follows the Unix philosophy: simple, composable tools that do one thing well. With SmartTools, you can create custom AI commands using simple YAML configuration, chain them together, and share them with the community.
Our Values
Open Source
SmartTools is MIT licensed and open source. We believe in transparency and community ownership.
Community First
We prioritize collaboration over competition. Share tools, learn from others, build together.
Privacy Respecting
Your data stays yours. We collect minimal analytics and never sell user information.
Provider Agnostic
Works with any AI provider. Use Claude, GPT, local models, or any CLI-accessible AI.
Sustainability
SmartTools is committed to long-term sustainability. Revenue from optional ads and donations supports:
- Maintaining and expanding the project
- Hosting infrastructure for the registry
- Future hosting of AI models for users with less access to paid services
- Building a sustainable, community-first platform