Build With Us
Cursor Boston is fully open source. Explore our roadmap, find something exciting to build, and make your mark.
Contribution Roadmap
Find something that excites you. Each item includes the skills you'll use and practice. Click any item to start working on it.
Features
(5 ideas)Dark Mode Toggle
Beginner FriendlyAdd a theme switcher to toggle between light and dark modes across the site.
Member Search & Filters
IntermediateAdd search functionality and filters (by skills, interests, location) to the members directory.
Event RSVP System
IntermediateAllow members to RSVP to events directly on the site with capacity limits and waitlists.
Project Showcase
AdvancedCreate a gallery where members can showcase projects they've built with Cursor.
Discussion Forum
AdvancedBuild a community forum for discussions, Q&A, and knowledge sharing.
Improvements
(5 ideas)Improve Mobile Navigation
Beginner FriendlyEnhance the mobile menu with better animations and touch interactions.
Add Loading Skeletons
Beginner FriendlyReplace loading spinners with skeleton screens for better perceived performance.
Form Validation UX
IntermediateImprove form error messages with inline validation and better error states.
Image Optimization
IntermediateImplement lazy loading, proper sizing, and WebP format for all images.
SEO Enhancements
IntermediateAdd structured data, improve meta tags, and create a dynamic sitemap.
Accessibility
(4 ideas)Keyboard Navigation Audit
Beginner FriendlyEnsure all interactive elements are keyboard accessible with visible focus states.
Screen Reader Testing
IntermediateTest with screen readers and add missing ARIA labels and landmarks.
Color Contrast Check
Beginner FriendlyAudit and fix color contrast issues to meet WCAG AA standards.
Skip Links & Focus Management
IntermediateAdd skip-to-content links and improve focus management on page navigation.
Documentation
(4 ideas)Component Documentation
Beginner FriendlyDocument reusable components with usage examples and prop descriptions.
API Documentation
IntermediateCreate documentation for API routes and Firebase data structures.
Video Tutorials
Beginner FriendlyCreate video walkthroughs of the codebase and contribution process.
Architecture Diagrams
IntermediateCreate visual diagrams showing app architecture and data flow.
DevOps & Testing
(4 ideas)Unit Test Coverage
IntermediateWrite unit tests for utility functions and React components.
E2E Test Suite
AdvancedCreate end-to-end tests for critical user flows using Playwright.
Performance Monitoring
IntermediateSet up performance monitoring and Core Web Vitals tracking.
Error Tracking
IntermediateImplement error tracking and logging for production issues.
Have Your Own Idea?
Don't see what you want to build? Propose your own feature or improvement.
Propose a FeatureHow to Contribute
Fork & Clone
Fork the repo and clone it to your local machine
Pick an Idea
Choose from the roadmap above or propose your own
Build It
Create a branch, write code, and test locally
Submit PR
Open a pull request and get feedback from maintainers
Why Contribute?
Build Your Portfolio
Real contributions to a production app that you can show off to employers.
Learn Modern Tech
Work with Next.js 16, TypeScript, Firebase, Tailwind, and AI-powered workflows.
Join the Community
Connect with developers who share your passion for AI-powered development.
Make an Impact
Your work helps a real community and serves as a template for others.
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