# What does Directive use?

Directive (directive.com) shows public evidence of 26 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-21).

- Industry: Computer & Network Security
- Size: 11–50 employees
- Based in: Oneonta, United States
- Founded: 1993
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/directive

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Cloudflare](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudflare) | CDN & Edge | DNS records, Email records, Website code |  |
| [Vercel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/vercel) | Hosting & Cloud | DNS verification records |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [jQuery](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jquery) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Google Fonts](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-fonts) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Font Awesome](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/fontawesome) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [GSAP](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gsap) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Anthropic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/anthropic) | AI | DNS verification records |  |
| [Twilio](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/twilio) | Backend & Database | DNS verification records |  |
| [Flowplayer](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/flowplayer) | Media & UI | Website code |  |

## Data & Observability

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Analytics](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ga) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Google Tag Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gtm) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Microsoft Clarity](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/clarity) | Analytics | Website code |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Meta Pixel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/meta-pixel) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Mailchimp](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailchimp) | Marketing | Email records |  |
| [GitBook](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gitbook) | Support & Docs | Custom domain | 2023-07 |
| [Snitcher](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/snitcher) | Sales & CRM | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | Workspace | DNS verification records, Email records |  |
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records, Website code |  |
| [reCAPTCHA](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/recaptcha) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [accessiBe](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/accessibe) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [Sophos](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sophos) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [Miro](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/miro) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Replit](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/replit) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Directive use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 26 tools at Directive (directive.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare and Vercel. Application: jQuery, Google Fonts and Font Awesome. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Microsoft Clarity. Go-to-market: Google Ads, Meta Pixel and Mailchimp. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and reCAPTCHA. Last checked October 21, 2026.

### What cloud does Directive run on?

Directive uses Vercel for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Vercel through a DNS verification record for Vercel. Vercel is used by 48,671 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What sales tools does Directive use?

The sales tools runsonwhat has found at Directive are Snitcher (October 2026); no CRM shows up in Directive's public records. runsonwhat found Snitcher through Snitcher code on directive.com. Snitcher is used by 1,355 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does Directive use?

Directive uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, alongside Google Workspace, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through a DNS verification record for Microsoft 365 and email records. Microsoft 365 is used by 713,703 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does Directive use for customer support?

Directive uses GitBook for customer support and documentation, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found GitBook through a subdomain that points at GitBook, and Directive has used it since at least July 2023. GitBook is used by 2,026 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Directive use?

Directive uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager and Microsoft Clarity, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on directive.com. Google Analytics is used by 886,580 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How long has Directive used GitBook?

Directive has used GitBook since at least July 2023, going by the first public certificate of the directive.com subdomain that points at GitBook.

### Does Directive use jQuery?

Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at Directive through jQuery code on directive.com. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 919,422 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Directive use AI tools?

Yes. runsonwhat has found Anthropic at Directive; Anthropic, for example, through a DNS verification record for Anthropic. AI services called only from servers leave no public trace, so Directive may use more AI tools than these.

### Which companies have a tech stack similar to Directive's?

The companies with the stacks most like Directive's are Iowa Wild, Perc Alliance, Downunder Horsemanship and St Catherine's British School, Athens, Greece, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 7 to 12 tools with Directive, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Directive uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 26 tools at Directive, 13 were found through code on directive.com, 9 through DNS records, 2 through email records, 1 through website configuration files and 1 through subdomains that point at the vendor. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and directive.com about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/directive.com (updated October 2026). Counts are companies with direct public evidence of the tool (DNS records, certificates, website code, a real-browser crawl, subprocessor lists), so they are lower bounds. Methodology: https://www.runsonwhat.com/methodology.
