Clojure in the Open – simple tasks from open-source projects

In plain words

Clojure in the Open is a dev tool that connects developers with simple tasks from open-source projects. Launched in 2014, it helps programmers find beginner-friendly contributions to work on within the Clojure ecosystem. The platform serves as a bridge between those wanting to get involved in open-source development and projects that need help, making it easier for developers to discover meaningful work to contribute to.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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