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Escape Solo Project Purgatory with Crux

Problem

  • 80% of side projects die in isolation
  • "Help wanted" GitHub issues go stale
  • Tutorial hell traps developers in loops
  • Portfolio gaps persist, despite effort

Solution: Crux

Crux connects developers globally to build, learn, and ship real projects together.

Core

  • GitHub Integration: One-click repo import
  • Advanced Project Discovery: Multi-parameter filtering + sorting engine
  • Real-time Collab: In-platform chat + GitHub issue sync

Flow

  1. Create profile
  2. Set tech preferences
  3. Discover projects
  4. Ship together

Anti-Patterns We Kill

  • Abandoned GitHub issues (active, engaged community)
  • Project discovery friction (comprehensive filtering)

Stack

Frontend: Vue 3
Backend: Go + Fiber + PostgreSQL

Traction

  • 130+ active developers
  • Growing daily community

Benefits

  • Ship real products
  • Build portfolio proof
  • Learn from peers
  • Scale beyond tutorials

👉 Ship your next project at Crux | 130+ devs already building

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