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Re:Ask HN: I'm considering open-sourcing my UI library – how to genera... on Tuesday June 10, 2025 @10:29AM (#44237230)
Currently, my business model is similar; most of the code is free, and we offer some PRO components along with enterprise support. My goal is to be 100% open source.

Ask HN: I'm considering open-sourcing my UI library – how to generate income?

Posted by mrholek on Tuesday June 10, 2025 @05:24AM
from the ask-hn dept.

Hi HN,I'm the creator of CoreUI (https://coreui.io) — a UI components library and admin template system that enhances Bootstrap with modern improvements like Sass Modules support, advanced components, and dedicated versions for React, Vue, and Angular.We’re not a side project. CoreUI is developed and maintained full-time by a small team of professionals. Unlike many OSS UI libraries that are...

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Re:Ask HN: What Are You Working On? (February 2025) on Monday February 24, 2025 @11:20AM (#43161315)
I'm working on https://github.com/coreui/coreui, the Bootstrap fork with full Dart Sass 3.0.0+ compatibility.
Re:Ask HN: I need feedback regarding adding container queries to the B... on Monday February 03, 2025 @01:07PM (#42921016)
thx

Ask HN: I need feedback regarding adding container queries to the Bootstrap fork

Posted by mrholek on Monday February 03, 2025 @12:47PM
from the ask-hn dept.

I am adding support for container queries to our Bootstrap-based project - https://github.com/coreui/coreui/blob/dev/scss/mixins/_grid.scss - and would like feedback from fellow Bootstrap users on naming conventions. I’m considering two prefixes for class names: c- and cq-. If you choose to implement container queries instead of media queries, you could use .c-row and .c-col-* instead of .row...

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Re:Ask HN: What are the benefits of using Tailwind if you know CSS/SAS... on Tuesday December 10, 2024 @06:32AM (#42375886)
I understand that you can start creating faster using their utilities, but as a UI library creator, I have to write more complex styles and can't do this with Tailwind.
Re:Ask HN: How to sell an open-source software company? on Tuesday July 05, 2022 @02:17PM (#31991784)
Yes, it may sound a bit emotional, but I'm aware that maybe the best for my "baby" is to find someone who can help him grow faster.
Re:Ask HN: How to sell an open-source software company? on Tuesday July 05, 2022 @11:51AM (#31989739)
We don't monetize user data, our business model is the main open-source product and premium product with more features and dedicated support.
Re:Ask HN: How to sell an open-source software company? on Tuesday July 05, 2022 @09:39AM (#31988072)
I'm sorry for the inconvenience, can you send me our support reply to lukasz (at) coreui.io, I will check want went wrong because ETA is 6-12 months is not possible for bug reports.
Re:Ask HN: How to sell an open-source software company? on Tuesday July 05, 2022 @05:17AM (#31986071)
I just try to learn something from others. My main goal is to create the best software and help other developers, that's why I consider many opportunities how to develop the company.

- We can sell it and develop our products in other organizations. - We can find investors, we are in talks with some VCs. - We also do not have to change anything if we decide that it will be best for our products and users.

Re:Ask HN: How to sell an open-source software company? on Tuesday July 05, 2022 @05:02AM (#31985995)
I can be wrong but from my point of view, open-source has a big advantage over normal business, it's a great community of developers.
Re:Ask HN: How to sell an open-source software company? on Tuesday July 05, 2022 @04:52AM (#31985919)
Yes it is a CoreUI
Re:Ask HN: How to sell an open-source software company? on Tuesday July 05, 2022 @04:52AM (#31985913)
Please send me an email to lukasz (at) coreui.io, I will give you all details.
Re:Ask HN: How to sell an open-source software company? on Monday July 04, 2022 @09:20AM (#31976723)
Do you know when I can find potential buyers?
Re:Ask HN: How to run a profitable open-source project? on Wednesday May 11, 2022 @01:15PM (#31342966)
thank you for your help :)

Ask HN: How to run a profitable open-source project?

Posted by mrholek on Wednesday May 11, 2022 @12:46PM
from the ask-hn dept.

I'm working on a project which has two versions of software, a basic Open Source version, and paid with more features, and dedicated support.I'm considering how to make all PRO features available in the free version, and don't bankrupt :) We're working full time on this project so we need to earn money.

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Re:Show HN: CoreUI Icons – open-source icons with marks in SVG, Webfon... on Sunday December 29, 2019 @10:30AM (#21906355)
We're working on duo-tone icons, and we have to find the best solution for this problem. If you any ideas please let me know.
Re:Show HN: CoreUI Icons – open-source icons with marks in SVG, Webfon... on Friday December 27, 2019 @02:58PM (#21894029)
I'm glad you like our icons. We're doing our best!

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