Chinese Independent Developer is a curated directory that aggregates projects built by independent developers in China.
The project addresses the curiosity developers have about what their peers are building as side projects or indie ventures. It maintains a community-driven list where developers can submit their own projects through pull requests or issues. The directory organizes projects into main and specialized sections covering programmer tools, games, and archived projects from earlier years. Projects are marked with status indicators showing whether they are in development, launched, or inactive.
The directory accepts websites and applications but excludes developer tools and forum-style websites. Inclusion requires a well-written one-sentence product description that clearly conveys user value rather than generic technical terminology. This is suited for anyone exploring what independent developers in China are working on, whether for inspiration, market research, or community connection. The collection spans diverse product categories from AI video generation and GIS mapping tools to niche applications like aquarium care guides and nail shape selectors.
The maintainers typically respond to new issues and pull requests within hours.
