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8/11/2025

• Removed all non-AI-related SaaS entries to streamline the database and eliminate bloat.
• Refined the category section, retaining only categories directly relevant to our target audience.
• Differentiated the database into two distinct lists:
  • Top Tools Database: A core list for tools meeting strict inclusion criteria.
  • Notable AI Tools: A dynamic list for new releases and high-potential tools, designed for rapid updates.

11/11/2025

• Added the Subcategory: AI Coding Assistance under Productivity & Automation.

5/12/2025

I’ve recently found a bunch of serious issues across some tools on the main list. We're talking active supply chain hacks, major security flaws, big legal headaches, and screw-ups in how things are managed on their end.

I have identified multiple high-severity "Red Flags" that threaten the operational stability and long-term viability of several tools in our list. Hence, I opted to remove and replace them.

• Removed Zapier For Now: In late November 2025, Zapier’s official NPM account was compromised in a major supply chain attack. Threat actors injected the "Shai Hulud" malware into verified Zapier packages, putting connected systems at risk of credential theft and unauthorized access.
• Removed OpenAI Codex: Due to the newly disclosed "PromptPwnd" vulnerabilities affecting AI agents in CI/CD workflows and persistent concerns regarding CLI security (CVE-2025-61260), I can no longer recommend Codex as a safe default. I have removed it from the database while the community establishes better security standards for autonomous agents.
• Removed Windsurf: Temporarily removed due to a critical security flaw (CVE-2025-62353). The issue allows "Indirect Prompt Injection" to manipulate the AI into reading and writing files anywhere on your computer—not just in your project folder—putting sensitive data like SSH keys at risk.
• Removed Adcreative.ai: Removed due to severe financial safety concerns. The tool faces widespread allegations of billing fraud, including charging users after cancellation and refusing refunds for unauthorized annual subscriptions (often exceeding $300).
• Added several new AI tools as alternatives to the replaced ones. They’ve passed the vetting process that was used to curate the existing database.

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