Browse a directory of contributor programs: open-source projects, publications, and communities welcoming new contributors, organized by skill and interest.
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What Contributors Does
A directory of contributor programs — open-source projects, publications, and communities that welcome new contributors, organized by skill and interest.
Browse open-source projects, publications, and communities that accept new contributors.
Find programs seeking writers, developers, designers, translators, or organizers.
Climate, education, software, journalism, arts — contribution programs by cause and field.
Time commitment, skill level, and review process summarized before you apply.
Programs that offer payment, swag, credits, or formal recognition for contributions.
How to read contribution guidelines and make a strong first submission.
How Contributors Works
Pick the one or two skills you want to contribute — it narrows the directory to programs that fit.
Favor programs with recent activity, clear guidelines, and responsive maintainers or editors.
Make your first submission, note the response, and keep a short list of programs worth returning to.
About
Contributors — Find where to contribute Part of the VentureOS network of 20,000+ smart entities, each built to create real value in its vertical. Backed by 63+ specialist agents, shared infrastructure, and a unified economy.
A structured way for outsiders to contribute to a project or publication — with guidelines, a review process, and sometimes rewards or recognition.
Some are. Many open-source and community programs are volunteer-based, while some publications and bounty programs pay per accepted contribution.
Match your skills and available time to the program's expectations, and prefer ones with active maintainers and a welcoming review culture.
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