Find developers seeking tools like yours
Developers research and recommend tools on Reddit, X, LinkedIn, and HN. CatchIntent finds the ones actively looking for solutions you provide.
Developer marketing is uniquely challenging
Developers hate being marketed to but actively seek tool recommendations from peers. The conversations happen without you.
Developers ignore ads
Traditional marketing doesn't work on developers. They use ad blockers, ignore sponsored content, and trust peer recommendations.
Peer recommendations rule
When a developer asks 'what's the best CI/CD tool?' on Reddit, the answers shape their decisions. Are you in those answers?
High-value conversations hidden
Tool recommendations happen daily on r/programming, r/webdev, HN, and specialty subs. Manual tracking is impossible.
Developer community skepticism
Developers are skeptical of marketing. But helpful, genuine participation builds trust and credibility.
Long evaluation cycles
Developers thoroughly evaluate tools before adopting. Early engagement influences their research and decision.
Find developers in evaluation mode
CatchIntent monitors developer communities for tool evaluation and recommendation discussions.
Tool recommendation tracking
Find posts asking for tool recommendations in your category. 'Best API testing tool?' 'Looking for a log aggregator.'
Stack discussion monitoring
Track developers discussing their tech stacks and considering new tools. Catch them during evaluation.
Problem-solution matching
Identify developers describing workflow problems your tool solves. Reach them before they know solutions exist.
Comparison thread tracking
Monitor 'Tool A vs Tool B' discussions. Participate in conversations where developers compare options.
Migration signals
Detect developers discussing switching tools or evaluating alternatives. Perfect timing for your solution.
How it works
Get started in minutes, not days
Define your dev tool category
Add keywords for your tool type, the problems you solve, competing tools, and relevant technologies.
AI detects developer intent
CatchIntent identifies posts showing tool evaluation, workflow frustrations, or explicit recommendations requests.
Receive developer leads
Get alerts for developers actively seeking tools in your category. Relevance scoring helps prioritize.
Engage authentically
Participate genuinely in technical discussions. Developers respect helpful expertise, not pitches.
Why teams choose CatchIntent
Reach developers where they research
Reddit, X, LinkedIn, and HN are where developers actually evaluate tools. Meet them in their natural research process.
Build credibility
Helpful, technical responses build trust. Developers remember who provided valuable insights.
Influence recommendations
When you help developers, they recommend you to others. Start virtuous cycles of peer recommendations.
Understand developer needs
Learn what developers actually want. Use feedback to improve your tool and positioning.
Efficient developer marketing
Stop spending on ads developers ignore. Invest in conversations that actually convert.
Early evaluation influence
Catch developers at the start of their evaluation. More time to demonstrate value and build relationships.
Simple pricing,
no surprises
Pay for high-quality signals, not keyword noise. All plans include monitoring across all supported platforms.
Free Trial
$07-day free trial included with every plan. Try CatchIntent risk-free.
Basic
For solo founders testing the waters.
Pro
PopularFor teams ready to scale outreach.
Enterprise
For teams who need the best signals & full control.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which developer communities should I monitor?
r/programming, r/webdev, r/devops, r/node, r/python, HN, and specialty subs for your technology. CatchIntent monitors across all relevant communities.
How do I engage without seeming like marketing?
Be genuinely helpful. Answer technical questions. Share experience and insights. Only mention your tool when directly relevant to their specific question.
Do developer tool companies really get leads from Reddit?
Yes. Many successful dev tools cite Reddit, X, LinkedIn, and HN as top acquisition channels. Developers trust peer recommendations over marketing.
Should our engineers or marketers respond?
Engineers, ideally. Developers can spot non-technical responses. If marketers respond, ensure they understand the technical context deeply.
How do I handle negative feedback about my tool?
Address it professionally. Acknowledge issues, explain what you're doing to fix them. Authentic response to criticism builds more trust than silence.
What about open source vs paid tools?
Both work. Open source tools can engage with adoption conversations. Paid tools can engage with evaluation discussions. The approach differs but the channel works.
Have more questions? Browse all FAQs or book a demo to talk to our team.