Many developers want to contribute to open source, but one of the biggest problems is figuring out where to start.
You might have experienced this before:
- You want to contribute to open source
- You search GitHub for projects
- There are thousands of repositories
- You don't know which ones actually need contributors
For beginners, this can be frustrating. Even experienced developers sometimes struggle to find projects that are actively looking for help.
So I decided to build a small platform to make this easier.
Introducing LookingForContributors
I built LookingForContributors, a platform where open source maintainers can share their projects and developers can discover projects that need contributors.
👉 https://lookingforcontributors.web.app/
The goal is simple:
connect developers who want to contribute with projects that need contributors.
What the platform helps with
With LookingForContributors you can:
- Discover open source projects looking for contributors
- Find projects based on skill level (beginner → advanced)
- Help maintainers reach more contributors
- Make it easier for students and new developers to start contributing
Many people want real-world development experience, and open source is one of the best ways to get it.
This platform tries to make that first step easier.
Why I built this
A lot of people in developer communities ask questions like:
- How do I start contributing to open source?
- Where can I find beginner-friendly projects?
- Which projects actually need contributors?
Even though GitHub has millions of repositories, it's still difficult to discover the right projects.
So I wanted to create a place where maintainers can say:
“We’re looking for contributors.”
And developers can easily discover those opportunities.
Tech Stack
The project is built using:
- React
- TypeScript
- TailwindCSS
- Firebase
Feedback welcome
This project is still evolving, and I would really appreciate feedback from the developer community.
Things I'd love feedback on:
- Features that would make this more useful
- Better ways to discover projects
- Ideas for GitHub integrations
- Suggestions for improving the platform
You can check it out here:
👉 https://lookingforcontributors.web.app/
Thanks for reading!
Top comments (2)
Can I add my project??
Yes, 100%; you'll definitely find a buddy.