About Co-Create

Co-Create is a free platform where developers, designers, and creators find collaborators and build side projects together. Browse active projects looking for contributors, or post your own idea and attract the team you need — no recruiters, no job boards, just builders.

How it works

1

Browse projects

Filter by skill, tag, or keyword to find projects that match your interests. All projects are posted by real builders actively looking for contributors.

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Request to join

Found something interesting? Request to join. The project owner reviews your profile and approves or declines — keeping teams intentional and aligned.

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Collaborate

Once you're in, collaborate through project messaging, updates, and discussion. Build something you're proud of with people who share your vision.

Who it's for

The developer with time but no idea

You want to build something meaningful but don't know what. Browse projects and contribute your skills to ideas that excite you.

The founder with an idea but no team

You have a clear vision but need a developer, designer, or domain expert. Post your project and attract the collaborators you need.

The creative looking for a team

Making music, games, or content is better with others. Find projects that match your creative focus and meet collaborators who get it.

The open source contributor

You want to contribute to projects beyond GitHub's discovery. Co-Create surfaces projects actively seeking contributors, technical or not.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find people to build a side project with?
Co-Create lets you browse active projects looking for contributors, or post your own project and attract collaborators. Sign up free and start browsing immediately — no subscription required.
What's the best platform to find a technical co-founder?
Co-Create is designed for exactly this. Post your project idea, describe the skills you're looking for, and developers and designers will request to join. It's free and focused on project collaboration, not job hunting.
Where can I find open source projects to contribute to?
Co-Create hosts a variety of projects, including open source ones looking for contributors. Browse by tag (e.g. "open-source", "web", "AI") to find projects that match your skills and interests.
How is Co-Create different from GitHub?
GitHub hosts code repositories. Co-Create helps you find the people to build with. You can use Co-Create to find collaborators whether your project is technical or creative — then build it wherever you like.
How is Co-Create different from LinkedIn?
LinkedIn is for professional networking and job seeking. Co-Create is for finding side-project collaborators — builder-focused, project-centered, and free. No recruiters, no job postings.
How is Co-Create different from Indie Hackers?
Indie Hackers is a community for sharing stories and discussing indie business. Co-Create is for active collaboration — you browse projects, request to join, and build things together with other members.
Is Co-Create free?
Yes, Co-Create is completely free to join and use. Browse projects, post your own, and collaborate with others at no cost.
What kind of projects are on Co-Create?
Co-Create hosts all kinds of side projects: web apps, mobile apps, AI tools, open source software, indie games, music, podcasts, creative writing, community initiatives, and more. If you're building something and want collaborators, it belongs on Co-Create.
What if I have an idea but no technical skills?
Post your project on Co-Create and describe the skills you need. Developers, designers, and other builders actively browse the platform looking for exactly this — a good idea to work on.
How do I join a project on Co-Create?
Browse projects, find one that interests you, and click "Request to join". The project owner reviews your request and approves or declines. Once approved, you become a member and can collaborate directly.

Ready to build something?

Browse projects or post yours — it's free.

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