opengig

Free, open freelance marketplace. Terminal-native. AI-assisted. No fees ever.

What is this?

opengig turns Claude Code into a freelance marketplace. No web UI - just conversation:

You: "I'm looking for React work, remote, around $80/hr"

Claude: Found 3 matching jobs! Here are the top ones:

1. **React Native Developer** - FinTech Startup
   - $70-100/hr, remote
   - Skills: React Native, TypeScript, mobile

Want me to help you reach out?

Why?

| Platform | Take Rate | UX | |----------|-----------|-----| | Upwork | 10-20% | Web forms | | Fiverr | 20% | Web forms | | LinkedIn | Expensive | Bloated | | opengig | 0% | Conversation |

We just connect people. Payment happens between you.

Current Status: Production Ready (v0.2.0)

What's working:

• npm package published (npx opengig)
• LinkedIn OAuth via Supabase Auth (OIDC)
• MCP server with 9 marketplace tools
• Supabase backend with RLS policies working
• All CRUD operations functional

Quick Start (For Development)

# Install
npm install -g opengig

# Authenticate via LinkedIn
opengig auth

# Launch Claude Code with marketplace tools
opengig

Or run directly:

npx opengig auth
npx opengig

Then just talk:

• "I'm available for Python/Django work, $100/hr"
• "Find me someone who knows AWS and Terraform"
• "Check my messages"
• "Share my email with Jane"

How it Works

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  You run: opengig (or npx opengig)                      │
└─────────────────────┬───────────────────────────────────┘
                      ↓
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  CLI checks auth, launches Claude Code                  │
│  → Configures MCP server automatically                  │
│  → Reads CLAUDE.md for AI context                       │
└─────────────────────┬───────────────────────────────────┘
                      ↓
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  MCP Tools Available:                                   │
│  • search_listings  • create_listing  • send_message    │
│  • share_contact    • get_conversations  • auth_status  │
└─────────────────────┬───────────────────────────────────┘
                      ↓
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  Supabase Backend                                       │
│  • Users (LinkedIn-verified, email must be verified)    │
│  • Listings (jobs + availability)                       │
│  • Messages + Contact Shares                            │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

MCP Tools

| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | auth_status | Check login state and profile | | create_listing | Post a job or availability | | search_listings | Find jobs or talent | | get_conversations | List message threads | | send_message | Message someone | | get_messages | Read a conversation | | share_contact | Share email/phone/LinkedIn | | get_my_listings | View your listings | | deactivate_listing | Remove a listing |

Trust Model

• LinkedIn OAuth required
• Email must be verified by LinkedIn
• All profiles linked to real LinkedIn identities
• Contact info only shared when you explicitly choose

Roadmap

Phase 1: Core MVP ✅

• [x] MCP server with marketplace tools
• [x] Supabase schema
• [x] Search, create listings, messaging, contact sharing
• [x] npm package published

Phase 2: Production Auth ✅

• [x] LinkedIn OAuth via Supabase Auth (OIDC)
• [x] Email verification as trust signal
• [x] RLS policies working with auth.uid()
• [x] Profile sync via database triggers

Phase 3: Distribution 🚧 IN PROGRESS

• [x] Publish to npm
• [ ] Landing page
• [ ] Documentation site

Phase 4: Growth Features

• [ ] Email notifications
• [ ] Saved searches / alerts
• [ ] Listing expiration & renewal
• [ ] Advanced search filters

Phase 5: Monetization

• [ ] Sponsored listings (pay to boost)
• [ ] Featured placement in search
• Never transaction fees

Contributing

git clone https://github.com/ldraney/opengig
cd opengig
npm install

# Run in dev mode
npm run dev

Architecture

opengig/
├── src/
│   ├── index.ts        # CLI launcher
│   ├── mcp-server.ts   # MCP server (9 tools)
│   ├── types.ts        # TypeScript types
│   └── lib/
│       └── supabase.ts # Database + sessions
├── supabase/
│   ├── migrations/     # Database schema
│   └── functions/      # Edge functions (linkedin-auth)
├── .mcp.json           # Claude Code MCP config
├── CLAUDE.md           # AI assistant instructions
└── README.md           # You are here

License

MIT

Built with Claude Code