Developer side projects
Frontend, backend, mobile and AI projects looking for builders to ship them.
Side project community
Join sideprojects andbuild together
The best way to grow as a builder is to ship. CrewLab is a side project community where you can find people to work on side projects with, explore developer projects, and turn spare time into something real.
For developers, designers, makers & side-project enthusiasts
01 — side projects to join
Side projects looking for you
Browse side projects by skill, stack and stage — from idea-stage experiments to projects with working prototypes.
Designer-led projects
Product designers shaping real apps and websites who need developers to build.
Makers & creators
Data, creative and open source projects from the online builder community.
02 — why build on the side
Why the side project community builds
Side projects are how builders sharpen skills, test ideas and meet collaborators without the pressure of a full-time commitment.
- <b>Learn by shipping</b> — real products are the fastest way to grow.
- <b>Build a portfolio</b> — show what you've made, not just what you know.
- <b>Meet collaborators</b> — side project partners often become cofounders.
- <b>Test startup ideas</b> — validate cheaply before going all in.
03 — how joining works
Join a side project in three steps
From 'just browsing' to 'shipped together.'
- <b>Explore side projects</b> — filter by skill, stack and stage.
- <b>Request to join</b> — tell the team what you can build.
- <b>Start building</b> — plan, collaborate and track progress together.
Side project collaboration is free during early access.
Your side project is waiting
Don't wait forthe right idea.Join a project and start building.
There's already a project that needs your skills. Find it on CrewLab and build together.
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