Stop spending hours
stuck on your first PR
Get 1-on-1 help from a maintainer who knows the codebase. Pick an issue, write real code, and open a pull request to a project you care about — all in one session.
60 min · 1-on-1 video call · real code · PR merged or refund
The reality
Your first PR shouldn't take three months
You've read the contributing guide. You've cloned the repo. You've spent hours trying to get the dev environment running. Then your PR sits in review limbo for weeks. Sound familiar?
Most people give up before a maintainer even looks at their code.
Two weeks wondering if you did something wrong. We cut that to hours.
With a mentor, your code is review-ready from the start.
How it works
From stuck to merged in three steps
Book a session
Tell us which project you want to contribute to and what you’re struggling with. We’ll match you with a senior dev who knows the codebase.
Pair with your mentor
Jump on a 1-on-1 video call. Your mentor walks you through the codebase, helps you pick the right issue, set up your environment, and write the code.
Ship your PR
Submit a polished, review-ready pull request. Your mentor stays available async to help you address feedback until it’s merged.
What's included
Everything you need to land your first contribution
- 60-minute live 1-on-1 video call
- Mentor matched to your target project
- Environment setup & codebase walkthrough
- Help picking the right first issue
- Live pair-programming on your PR
- Async follow-up until your PR is merged
One-time payment. No subscription.
PR merged or your money back.
FAQ
Questions & answers
What happens during a session?+
You get on a 1-on-1 video call with a senior developer who knows the project. They help you pick an issue, understand the codebase, set up your environment, write the code, and prepare your PR. Think pair programming with someone who has the answers.
Do I need experience with open source?+
Not at all — that’s the whole point. FirstPR is designed for developers making their very first open-source contribution. You should be comfortable writing code in at least one language, but we handle the rest.
What if my PR doesn’t get merged?+
We offer a full refund if your PR isn’t merged. Your mentor also provides async support to help address review feedback, so most PRs land within a week.
Which projects can I contribute to?+
We have mentors across popular open-source projects including React, Django, Node.js, Next.js, FastAPI, Vue, Rails, and more. Tell us what interests you and we’ll find the right match.
How do I become a mentor?+
If you’re a maintainer or experienced contributor, we’d love to have you. You set your own hours and earn $35+ per session. Use the mentor application link below to get started.
Can I book multiple sessions?+
Absolutely. Some contributors book a second session to tackle a harder issue or contribute to a different project. Each session is independent — no subscription needed.
Your first PR is
one session away
Stop putting it off. Book a session with a mentor, and you'll have a merged PR on your GitHub profile this week.
Book your session — $59