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