Hey everyone! 👋
If you've been browsing host pages on Free-DC lately, you may have noticed we're building out something new — a CPU catalog that adds images, specs, and reference links to every processor in our database. The goal is to make host pages more informative and a lot nicer to look at.
The thing is... we've got over 45,000 unique CPU model strings in the database. That's a lot of hardware to catalog, and there's no way I can do it alone. That's where you come in.
What's a Curator?
A Curator is a volunteer role on Free-DC. It gives you access to add and edit CPU information in the catalog — things like:
- A clean, top-down image of the processor
- Links to official product pages (Intel Ark, AMD Product pages, etc.)
- Links to quality reviews and benchmarks
You don't need to be an expert. If you can Google a CPU and find a good image and a couple of links, you've got what it takes.
What You Should Know
- There's no rush. This is a marathon, not a sprint. Do one CPU or twenty — every entry helps.
- Not every CPU needs an entry. Some are engineering samples, OEM one-offs, or so old that info simply doesn't exist. If you can't find anything, just skip it and move on.
- Quality matters. We want clean-looking images where the CPU fills the frame (top-down shots work best) and links to reputable sources. The admin page has built-in quick lookup links to help you find what you need fast.
- You'll have guidance. Full guidelines, image standards, and tips are posted on Discord for curators.
How to Get Involved
Getting started is easy:
- Join our Discord — All curator coordination, guides, and announcements happen there. It's where I'll be communicating with the curator team directly.
- Let me know you're interested — Drop a message in Discord and I'll get you set up with the Curator role.
- Start cataloging! — Once you're set up, you'll see an [Add/Edit CPU] link on host pages. Click it, fill in the details, and save. That's it.
We already have a couple of awesome volunteers getting things rolling, and the more hands we have, the better Free-DC looks for everyone. If you're a hardware enthusiast or just want to pitch in and help the community, we'd love to have you on board.
Thanks for being part of Free-DC! 🙏