Manifesto
User Source
Open Source taught the world that software gets better when many hands build it. User Source is the next sip: software that gets better when the people who actually use it are the ones whose needs steer the build — and AI does the heavy lifting, with humans in the loop.
The three taps
Sourced by users
Real users post real needs. The community ranks, refines and remixes them — that's the source.
Built by AI
Swarms of AI agents prototype, test and iterate. They draft the code, write the tests, and ship pull requests.
Governed together
Humans and AI form a transparent council. Decisions are public. Forks are encouraged.
Open Source vs User Source
Same spirit, new fizz.
| Open Source | User Source | |
|---|---|---|
| Who decides what to build | Maintainers & contributors | Users + AI signal |
| Who writes the code | Volunteer humans | AI agents, reviewed by humans |
| Who governs | Project leads / foundation | Humans + AI council, transparently |
| Pace | Releases when ready | Continuous, demand-driven |
| Vibe | Earnest & technical | Earnest, technical, slightly fizzy |
Want to help brew it?
We're inviting a small first batch of users, builders and sceptics to shape what User Source becomes. Bring your weirdest idea.