Please tell us about your Project and Tools

A tool record is a practical account of how an AI-based solution was deployed in the real world. It is not a marketing page or a technical specification.

Each record is designed to answer:

• what problem the tool addressed 
• where and how it was used 
• what assumptions shaped it 
• what worked and what failed 
• how it might need to change elsewhere

Why Tool Records Matter

Most AI tools don’t fail because they were poorly designed – they fail because the context they depended on was never shared. Tool records capture what actually happened when a solution met the real world: the assumptions, constraints, tradeoffs, and adjustments that determined whether it helped or harmed.

By documenting how a tool was used – not just what it does – tool records make learning transferable. They help others decide whether a solution fits their context before investing time, resources, or trust.

Why Your Tool Record Matters

When you submit a tool record, you’re not just sharing a solution – you’re sharing experience. That experience can save another organization months of work, help them avoid mistakes you already encountered, or give them the confidence to adapt a tool responsibly.

Your record doesn’t need to be perfect. Honest details – including what didn’t work – are often the most valuable. Every tool record strengthens the commons by turning individual effort into shared progress.

Is OpenForAll.ai a platform for hosting models or code?
No. We link to external hosting platforms when relevant, but OpenForAll.ai is a repository of tool records and deployment lessons.

Do tools in the repository have to be open source?
Not always. The primary requirement is that the tool can be described clearly and responsibly for reuse. If the tool is shareable, we encourage open licensing and clear usage terms.

Is inclusion on the platform an endorsement?
No. Tool records are shared for learning. Outcomes vary by context.

Can we submit a tool that didn’t work well?
Yes. Those may be the most valuable records because they prevent others from repeating the same mistakes.

Do you build tools for NGOs?
OpenForAll.ai is primarily a repository and reuse layer. In limited cases, partners may collaborate on adaptation efforts – but the repository remains the core focus.

How long does it take to submit a tool record?
Most submissions take 15-20 minutes. We can help draft a record if you have internal notes.