About OpenLyst
We are a collective of developers, designers, and enthusiasts building free and open source applications that serve the people, not corporate interests.
Our Mission
Technology should liberate, not exploit. We build software that empowers users and respects their freedom.
Built for Everyone
In a world where technology increasingly serves corporate interests and surveillance capitalism, we stand for digital freedom. Every application we build is designed to give users complete control over their data, their experience, and their digital life.
- No tracking, no surveillance, no data collection
- Transparent development and open source code
- Community-driven features and development
- Free for everyone, forever
"The master's tools will never dismantle the master's house. They may allow us temporarily to beat him at his own game, but they will never enable us to bring about genuine change."- Audre Lorde
We believe that to create truly free software, we must build new tools with fresh principles from the ground up, not just replicate existing exploitative systems.
Our Values
These principles guide everything we do, from code design to community interaction.
Privacy First
User privacy is not negotiable. We build applications that respect and protect user data by design.
Community Driven
Our software is built by the community, for the community. Every voice matters in our development process.
Transparency
All our code is open source. Our development process is transparent and our decisions are made in the open.
Accessibility
Software should be usable by everyone. We prioritize accessibility and inclusive design in all our applications.
Performance
We believe good software should be fast, efficient, and respectful of system resources.
Sustainability
We build software for the long term, with sustainable development practices and minimal environmental impact.
Our Story
How OpenLyst started and where it is today.
🌱 The Beginning
OpenLyst started as a small group of developers frustrated with proprietary software and looking for practical open alternatives.
🚀 Growth
What started as personal projects grew into a collaborative effort with contributors from around the world.
✊ Open Software
OpenLyst is now a contributor-led project used by thousands of people.
The Collective
Meet some of the contributors behind OpenLyst.
Core Developers
The backbone of our development team
Writing code, fixing bugs, and architecting the future
Designers
Designing accessible interfaces
Making complex software simple and intuitive
Security Experts
Protecting user privacy and data
Auditing code and implementing security best practices
Documentation
Making our software accessible to everyone
Writing guides, tutorials, and API documentation
Translators
Breaking down language barriers
Localizing our applications for global accessibility
Community
Supporting users and building connections
Moderating forums, answering questions, and fostering community
Want to join our collective? We're always looking for passionate people who share our values.
Join the Project