# Awesome for Beginners

> A curated list of open-source projects that are beginner-friendly and offer 'good first issue' opportunities for new contributors.

- Website: https://github.com/mungell/awesome-for-beginners?ref=devshelf.io
- DevShelf page: https://devshelf.io/resource/awesome-for-beginners
- Pricing: Free
- Tags: Open Source
- Categories: [Open Source Contribution](https://devshelf.io/category/open-source-contribution.md)
- Last checked: 2026-11-03

## About

This repository is a comprehensive, community-driven collection of open-source projects specifically curated for beginners. It helps new developers find projects that welcome first-time contributors by highlighting those with 'good first issue' or 'first-timers-only' labels. The list covers a wide range of programming languages and technologies, making it an essential resource for anyone looking to start their open-source journey and gain practical experience.

## Alternatives

- [Up For Grabs](https://devshelf.io/resource/up-for-grabs.md): A curated directory of open source projects featuring beginner-friendly tasks for new contributors to get started. (pricing: Free)
- [First Timers Only](https://devshelf.io/resource/first-timers-only.md): A resource hub and initiative helping new developers make their first open source contributions through curated issues and guidance. (pricing: Free)
- [Hacktoberfest Swag List](https://devshelf.io/resource/hacktoberfest-swag-list.md): A community-curated directory of organizations offering swag to contributors during the annual Hacktoberfest open-source event. (pricing: Free)

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Source: DevShelf.io, the hand-reviewed catalog of dev tools and resources. Every resource is reviewed by hand before it is listed.