🎁 20 Open Source projects you shouldn't miss in 2024
Published: 2024-01-09 14:24:03

Today, I've got some cool open-source projects you can contribute in 2024. These aren't just popular projects; I've come across these during my two-year journey.

There are various ways to contribute to a project. 
I've seen people only looking at the tech stack but I recommend choosing the one whose concept excites you rather than only following the tech stack. 

> Something that excites you will help you move forward especially when you're stuck.

I know lists can be boring because no one wants to see the list of projects and then forget about it. 
So, I will also mention the use cases and then you can decide which project suits you.

You can find awesome lists at the end of the article with 300+ open source projects.

But, before contributing to any open source project, we must ensure that it is decent enough as per standards.

## How to check if the open source project is good?

There is no right answer to this but every good open source project must have clear guidelines to help you on `HOW` you can contribute to their project (`contributing.md`) and a few [other requirements](https://docs.github.com/en/communities/setting-up-your-project-for-healthy-contributions/about-community-profiles-for-public-repositories). 

![community standards](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/1k9yvhyk2wls1mjnzak0.png)

Just remember, there's no specific order in this post. Every open-source project is good in its own way.

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## 1. [Exercism](https://github.com/exercism/)

Exercism is a website where you can learn various programming languages, help others, and even get testimonials.

This is my favorite open source project due to multiple reasons.

There are various tracks, and almost every programming language is there. 

- https://exercism.org - website
- https://github.com/exercism/ - GitHub

![Exercism](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/fzv966pqdd3iu9ox1ljh.png)

The reason is everything you do such as `reviewing Pull Requests`, and `Pull Requests created & merged` is publicly shown on your profile and you even get badges for various achievements.

![Contribution in exercism](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/ugwsy31xf4ha9fr3oq3w.png)

You can even see my [profile](https://exercism.org/profiles/Anmol-Baranwal). 

As you can see everything is publicly available that will help you showcase your skills.

![Profile of Anmol Baranwal](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/1tfxqza9233czmhbv5y4.png)

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## 2. [EsProc](https://github.com/SPLWare/esProc)

It's a new programming language for powerful data computing, which can work as a high-efficiency data warehouse.

Using EsProc SPL, you can run it as an analysis database or middleware, and compute tons of structured or semi-structured data for analyzing massive datasets.

People who prefer `Java` should definitely contribute to this project.

It has more than `4k` stars on GitHub and is indeed helpful.

- https://github.com/SPLWare/esProc - GitHub
- http://doc.scudata.com/esproc/ - docs

![EsProc](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/lvyrmaw8f2b7i2v0ax48.png)

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## 3. [Forem](https://github.com/forem)

DEV, this very platform is built on Forem, an open source software designed to empower communities.

Why not improve this very platform, right? It has around `21k stars` on GitHub.

- https://github.com/forem - GitHub
- https://forem.com/ - website

![Forem](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/7wx00irfmkfw27kmjoy2.png)

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## 4. [Simple Icons](https://github.com/simple-icons/simple-icons)

Simple Icons provides pixel-perfect SVG of more than 2k popular brands. 

They have one of the most detailed contributing guidelines. It's damn helpful.

They also have an SDK in the npm package to develop third-party extensions with JavaScript and TypeScript.

- https://simpleicons.org/ - website
- https://github.com/simple-icons/simple-icons - GitHub

It is the [first](https://github.com/simple-icons/simple-icons/issues/7886) open source project that I contributed to.

![Simple Icons](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/u3023xj662idxwifykt8.png)

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## 5. [Freecodecamp](https://github.com/freecodecamp)

If you're in the learning industry, you must have heard about FreeCodeCamp at least once.

FreeCodeCamp is a community of people from all around the world learning to code together. It is completely free and runs on a volunteering basis.

Even I've learned a lot from freecodecamp. It has `381k` stars on GitHub so there is nothing to exaggerate.

It runs on a modern JavaScript stack. It has various components, tools, and libraries. These include Node.js, MongoDB, OAuth 2.0, React, Gatsby, Webpack, and more.

- https://www.freecodecamp.org/ - website
- https://github.com/freeCodeCamp/freeCodeCamp - GitHub

![Freecodecamp](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/9btl32327l6rznuturxd.png)

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## 6. [Appwrite](https://github.com/appwrite/appwrite)

Appwrite's open-source platform lets you add Auth, DBs, Functions, and Storage to your product & build any application at any scale, own your data, and use your preferred coding languages and tools.

They have great contributing guidelines and even go to the trouble of explaining architecture in detail.

- https://appwrite.io/ - website
- https://github.com/appwrite/appwrite - GitHub

![Appwrite](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/dzlflnmc84xo92hylv8x.png)

They have every SDK you can think of :)

![sdk](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/85vj488rf1zkc1zaifv6.png)

Big props to the Appwrite team for their support of the open source ecosystem. They're extending the offer of Appwrite Pro to all open source teams.

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## 7. [Daily](https://github.com/dailydotdev/daily)

One of the most impressive open source organizations, it would take me hours to explain every feature.

They aggregate valuable posts from various topics across many organizations like Hacker News, Dev, Hashnode, and many more. You can upvote, bookmark, and even create your own squad.

I contributed to Daily in my early journey, and it has more than `14k` stars on GitHub.

- https://daily.dev/ - website
- https://github.com/dailydotdev/daily - GitHub

![Daily dev](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/gyg0yd5c92p8nzgn76j2.png)

You can even make your own [public profile](https://app.daily.dev/anmolbaranwal) and build reputation as you go :)

![Profile of Anmol Baranwal](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/xssxqvipy84sqw6frs80.png)

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## 8. [Biodrop](https://github.com/EddieHubCommunity/BioDrop)

EddieHub is one of the best communities that has helped so many people get into open source.

Biodrop is one of the open-source projects within the EddieHub community.

With Biodrop, you can collect testimonials, share a QR code of your profile, and many more amazing things.

- https://www.biodrop.io/ - website
- https://github.com/EddieHubCommunity/BioDrop - GitHub
- https://www.biodrop.io/Anmol-Baranwal - sample profile

![Biodrop](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/8wwhr2yqmo94b07u6e8y.png)

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## 9. [Storybook](https://github.com/storybookjs/storybook)

Storybook is a frontend workshop for building UI components and pages in isolation. It helps in UI development, testing, and documentation.

They have 56k commits, 80k stars, and 400+ branches on GitHub.

- https://storybook.js.org/ - website
- https://github.com/storybookjs/storybook - GitHub

![storybook](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/s4j5g6l1plztnxfhrxt3.png)

They have lots of integration options.

![integration](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/prg8znwzf36qyykqy1m3.png)

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## 10. [LinksHub](https://github.com/rupali-codes/LinksHub)

LinksHub is a Hub of Links For `Developers By Developers`. Here, we've gathered a collection of all the best and most useful resources, both free and paid, to aid in the development journey.

I'm an open source maintainer of LinksHub, and I'm not biased.

I seriously believe you should contribute to this at least once.
We are still in the growing phase, but will soon reach very high.

- https://www.linkshub.dev/ - website
- https://github.com/rupali-codes/LinksHub - GitHub

![LinksHub](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/xq83temwxap7a5u3cnf0.png)

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## 11. [FaceX](https://github.com/akshitagupta15june/Face-X)

Face-X is a comprehensive repository of algorithms and operations related to facial recognition, which includes a range of functionalities from facial filters, image processing, face mask detection, and facial attendance systems to animated emotions and facial cartoonification.

You can watch this [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK-IaRY9szg) to learn more about the project.

- https://github.com/akshitagupta15june/Face-X - GitHub

![FaceX](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/oaxmcbncccgczza1gq4q.png)

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## 12. [Taipy](https://github.com/Avaiga/taipy)

Taipy is an open-source Python library designed for swiftly building production-ready frontend & backend solutions. You don't need to be versed in web development, making it particularly valuable for Python developers.

- https://www.taipy.io/ - website
- https://github.com/Avaiga/taipy - GitHub

![Taipy](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/9cpwqxt42ly8ucjytgro.png)

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## 13. [CopilotKit](https://github.com/CopilotKit/CopilotKit)

You can build Copilots 10X Faster With CopilotKit.

It has an AI-driven text editor, enhancing traditional <textarea /> elements with auto-completion and context-aware editing. Copilot Chatbot offers frontend and backend runtimes for in-app copilots, enabling indexed state, customizable UI, and function calling capabilities. 

- https://www.copilotkit.ai/ - website
- https://docs.copilotkit.ai/getting-started/quickstart-textarea - docs
- https://github.com/CopilotKit/CopilotKit - GitHub

![CopilotKit](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/rljhpaxdh6q4uiu421gf.png)

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## 14. [Shadcn UI](https://github.com/shadcn-ui/ui)

The launch of Shadcn drove people crazy, and I'm still thrilled about it.

It offers a comprehensive set of components, significantly accelerating your frontend development. The best aspect is its high level of customization and top-notch accessibility.

No installation is required; copy and paste the components you want to use.

It has more than `40k` stars on GitHub and only 350 commits. HAHA!

The primary language used here is Typescript.

- https://ui.shadcn.com/ - website
- https://github.com/shadcn-ui/ui - GitHub

![shadcn](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/u6xw5w5v13cy5wz8dymj.png)

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## 15. [Docusaurus](https://github.com/facebook/docusaurus)

Docusaurus is a project for building, deploying, and maintaining open source project websites. It is a Facebook project.

Check [5-minute tutorial](https://tutorial.docusaurus.io/) to understand more.

It has more than `50k` stars on GitHub.

- https://docusaurus.io/ - website
- https://github.com/facebook/docusaurus - GitHub

![Docusaurus](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/a1xdysg2tvfqf09g3fqc.png)

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## 16. [Mermaid](https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid)

Mermaid helps to generate diagrams like flowcharts or sequence diagrams from text like markdown.

It has `64k` stars on GitHub and is very useful.

- https://mermaid.js.org/ - website
- https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid - GitHub

![mermaid](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/8n6f9ln2cj6bvn48ifb2.png)

One sample diagram that you can easily make.

![mermaid docs](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/t5hhvpazat0j1wpmjarf.png)

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## 17. [All Contributors](https://github.com/all-contributors/all-contributors)

It is one of the most fantastic and necessary ideas.

It enhances the concept of acknowledging contributors, not only those who push code but also designers, translators, reviewers, and even those handling documentation.

- https://allcontributors.org/ - website
- https://github.com/all-contributors/all-contributors - GitHub

![all contributors](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/78ynk3q03d8ypq5b1dvt.png)

It is extremely simple to use.

![all contributors how to use](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/lqm610yhxrv3qwj2uwpi.png)

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## 18. [Reactive Resume](https://github.com/AmruthPillai/Reactive-Resume)

This is one of the best resume builders out there and keeps your privacy in mind. Completely secure, customizable, portable, open-source, and free forever. 

It has more than `17k` stars on GitHub and is very useful.

- https://rxresu.me/ - website
- https://github.com/AmruthPillai/Reactive-Resume - GitHub

![Reactive Resume](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/qfp4zsn51svn1dyr97qa.png)

It has some exciting features, and you can even customize several columns. Plus, they have a good user interface.

![Reactive Resume](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/1pdaf195ez25y4hi2u5z.png)

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## 19. [Blitz](https://github.com/blitz-js/blitz)

The Missing Fullstack Toolkit for NextJS.

Blitz picks up where Next.js leaves off, providing battle-tested libraries and conventions for shipping and scaling worldwide applications.

- https://blitzjs.com/ - website
- https://blitzjs.com/docs/contributing - contributing guidelines
- https://github.com/blitz-js/blitz - GitHub

![Blitz](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/yji8z6bi2hqpd8ytdkjc.png)

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## 20. [RoomGPT](https://github.com/Nutlope/roomGPT)

RoomGPT is your personal AI interior designer.

Just upload a photo of your room to generate your dream room. The idea itself excites me, and it is built using TypeScript.

- https://www.roomgpt.io/ - website
- https://github.com/Nutlope/roomGPT - GitHub

![RoomGPT](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/fld73em12yzw3iehw1um.png)

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