Open source for civic good

Kind, collaborative civic tech starts with code we can share.

We empower civic technologists by fostering a kind and collaborative community where adaptable, open-source code is freely shared and used to build impactful solutions for the public good.

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Find adaptable code for civic tech challenges
Join a supportive and collaborative community
Build for civic good faster with shared tools

Vision

We envision civic innovation thriving through open collaboration, with technologists supported by adaptable tools and shared code that helps communities move forward.

About us

A community built by and for civic technologists.

Welcome to StealThisCode.org. We are a community built by and for civic technologists who believe in the power of open source collaboration to drive positive change. Our platform is a kind, supportive space to find, share, and adapt code snippets specifically for civic good projects.

We call it "stealing," but we mean it in the best way possible: resourcefully borrowing and building upon shared knowledge within a collaborative environment. Join us in making civic innovation more accessible, more practical, and more impactful, together.

Mission and vision

The work is about shared code, supported people, and stronger communities.

Mission

Empower civic technologists through a kind and collaborative community where adaptable, open-source code is freely shared and used for public good.

Vision

Help civic innovation thrive through open collaboration, adaptable tools, and shared code that becomes a catalyst for positive change in our communities.

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The Resourceful Magpie represents the civic technologist gathering valuable open-source code and building on shared knowledge with clarity, accessibility, and care.

Value proposition

What people should find when they arrive here.

Find adaptable code

Quickly discover flexible, open-source code snippets designed for common civic tech challenges and ready to adapt.

Join a collaborative community

Connect with civic technologists, share your work, learn from others, and contribute to a growing library of resources.

Experience a kind environment

Get involved in a space that values respect, encouragement, and mutual support so civic tech feels less isolating and more rewarding.

Build for civic good faster

Leverage existing solutions so more of your energy goes into impact, implementation, and helping your community.

Open source you can trust

Access transparent, community-vetted code committed to open principles and ready for real-world civic work.

Featured build

A static-first Neighborhood Watch app starter.

We sketched a lightweight architecture for a public safety dashboard that uses nightly precomputed data instead of expensive live server queries. It is designed for GitHub Actions, GitHub Pages, and a thin client-side interface.

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From GitHub

Latest public repositories from the Steal This Code organization.

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Launch plan

Made for GitHub Pages and ready for your domain.

This site is a static, build-free starter. Put it in a GitHub repository, enable Pages, and point `stealthiscode.org` at the published site. The `CNAME` file is already included.

Create a GitHub repository for the site inside the `Steal-This-Code` organization.
Publish the root of the `main` branch with GitHub Pages.
Point your DNS records to GitHub Pages and turn on HTTPS once the certificate is ready.

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