Use this category to post third-party apps and tools you’ve made which use the iNaturalist API.
The main purpose of the iNaturalist Forum is to host constructive discussions, so each topic here should be intentional, with a goal of getting feedback or answering questions about your tool or app.
You will be shown a template when creating a new topic, and that template must be filled out when you start a topic. If the template is not filled out, or if moderators or the community think it needs more information, the topic may be unlisted until the original post is satisfactory. Please include enough information in your original post that people will understand the tool well enough before they decide to use it or click on any links.
Topics that appear to be just about promoting something will be unlisted and closed.
Please stay on topic, especially around the subject of AI and coding, and keep it focused on the app or tool in question. This is not the place to discuss broader topics about AI coding, etc.
To anyone trying out tools or apps that use iNaturalist’s API: keep in mind that these are third-party apps and are not officially endorsed by iNaturalist. iNaturalist cannot guarantee your security if and when you use them.
Note that this category was created on July 1st, 2026, and some existing topics have been moved into it, which will not have the topic template filled out. See more context here.