Grow your open source community
Developers discuss and recommend open source projects on Reddit, X, LinkedIn, and HN daily. CatchIntent helps you find users, track sentiment, and grow adoption.
Open source success is community success
The best open source projects grow through word of mouth and community advocacy. Developers recommend tools they love on Reddit and HN. Being aware of these discussions — and participating helpfully — accelerates adoption.
Open source growth challenges
Growing an open source project requires reaching developers and building community. Here's what makes it challenging.
Discovery is the biggest hurdle
Great projects fail because developers never find them. You need visibility where developers research tools.
Competition is fierce
For most categories, multiple OSS options exist. You need to be present in 'what should I use?' discussions.
Community health is invisible
Users discuss your project across many platforms. Without monitoring, you don't know what they're saying.
Issue discovery beyond GitHub
Users report problems on Reddit and HN, not just GitHub issues. These complaints need attention too.
Finding contributors
Developers interested in contributing often signal intent publicly before opening a PR. Catch them early.
How it works
Get started in minutes, not days
Set up your keywords
Add keywords for your open source projects space, competitors, and problems you solve.
AI monitors 24/7
CatchIntent scans Reddit, HN, and Bluesky for relevant conversations and buying intent.
Receive qualified signals
Get alerts for high-intent conversations. AI filters noise so you see what matters.
Engage and convert
Respond to opportunities while conversations are active. Build relationships that convert.
Why teams choose CatchIntent
Grow adoption organically
Be present when developers research tools. Natural discovery drives sustainable growth.
Community health visibility
Know what users say about your project. Catch issues before they drive users away.
External issue tracking
Find bug reports and complaints that never reach GitHub. Address the full scope of user feedback.
Competitive awareness
Understand how you're positioned against alternatives. Differentiate effectively.
Contributor pipeline
Find developers interested in contributing. Grow your maintainer and contributor base.
Use case discovery
Learn how your project is actually used. Inform roadmap with real-world applications.
Real signals OSS projects catch
These are actual examples of signals CatchIntent surfaces for open source projects.
"Issue: Would love to contribute! I've been using this for months and have some ideas for improvements."
"Just discovered [Your Project] and it's exactly what I needed. Much better than [Alternative]."
"Wrote a tutorial on migrating from [Competitor] to [Your Project]. Here's what I learned..."
"[Your Project] is great but I wish it supported [feature]. Anyone know if that's on the roadmap?"
"Thread: Why I switched my entire stack to [Your Project] and never looked back..."
"Looking for an OSS project to contribute to in the [your domain] space. Any recommendations?"
Simple pricing,
no surprises
Pay for high-quality signals, not keyword noise. All plans include monitoring across all supported platforms.
Free Trial
$07-day free trial included with every plan. Try CatchIntent risk-free.
Basic
For solo founders testing the waters.
Pro
PopularFor teams ready to scale outreach.
Enterprise
For teams who need the best signals & full control.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this useful for small projects?
Especially useful. Small projects need discovery most. Finding and engaging potential users early is critical for growth.
How do maintainers typically use this?
Track project mentions, find users with issues, engage in recommendation threads, and spot potential contributors.
Can we track our GitHub alternatives?
Yes! Monitor competing projects to understand relative positioning and user preferences.
What about negative feedback?
Address it constructively. Open source communities appreciate maintainers who engage with criticism professionally.
Is this appropriate for company-backed OSS?
Absolutely. Company-backed projects benefit from community awareness just like independent projects.
How do we find potential sponsors?
Track companies and developers using your project successfully. They're the best candidates for sponsorship conversations.
Have more questions? Browse all FAQs or talk to the founder .