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Join the FartLabs research lab

We’re excited to announce the launch of FartLabs Membership, a way for our community to support our mission of imagination-driven development while gaining access to exclusive content, personalized support, and hands-on enablement.

Our membership model is designed around the principle of enabling “doing” rather than restricting “knowing”. We believe in open access to ideas while providing hands-on support for implementation.

Note: This is a work in progress. We’re still ironing out the details and will be updating this page as we go. If you have any questions, please reach out to us on our Discord.

Free (community tier)

Perfect for: Getting started with FartLabs and staying connected

• Access to public laboratory notes and research findings
• Public Discord channels and community discussions
• Weekly public office hours
• Full access to our open-source repositories
• Blog updates and project announcements
• Community of industry experts from Google, Amazon, and more.

Member (supporter tier) — $7–$12/month or $70–$120/year

Perfect for: Developers who want to dive deeper and get early access

• All Free tier benefits, plus:
• Access to private Discord channels with direct maintainer interaction
• Prioritized Q&A during office hours
• Early access to demonstrations and experimental features
• 10% discount on FartLabs shop merchandise
• Member-exclusive tutorials and code laboratories
• Advanced technical content and postmortems

Scientist tier — $29–$39/month or $290–$390/year

Perfect for: Serious developers and researchers who want personalized support

• All Member tier benefits, plus:
• One small-group private office hour session per month
• One-on-one onboarding to the FartLabs technology stack (jsonx/htx/rtx/Fart.css)
• Concierge assistance for “FartLabs Computer” setup
• Personalized templates and composition packs
• 20% discount on shop merchandise
• Priority access to new product releases
• Private roadmap previews and feature discussions

Founder/Patron tier — $99–$149/month or $990–$1490/year

Perfect for: Organizations and individuals who want to shape the future of FartLabs

• All Scientist tier benefits, plus:
• One-on-one session each month or quarter
• Private roadmap reviews and previews of experimental features
• Name listed on the “Founding Scientists” page
• Credits in selected repositories and research papers
• Annual laboratory roundtables and bespoke demonstrations
• Access to scholarships and funding opportunities
• Direct influence on research priorities and product direction

Fellowships

We’re also introducing Community Fellowships for individuals who demonstrate significant contributions or have financial need:

• Rolling application process with 3–6 month terms
• Public acknowledgment (opt-in) of fellowship status
• Full access to Scientist tier benefits at no cost
• Academic affiliation and contribution-based selection

Open by Default

Our core philosophy remains unchanged: all ideas, research notes, and open-source code remain freely accessible.

Hands-on enablement

Unlike traditional “premium content” models, our paid tiers focus on:

• Personalized setup and configuration assistance
• Code laboratories with step-by-step, testable exercises
• Template packs and composition libraries
• Direct access to maintainers and researchers

Community-driven research

Your membership directly supports:

• Research velocity: More experiments, faster iteration
• Community building: Better events, more resources
• Open-source sustainability: Maintained projects, active development
• Innovation: Cutting-edge tools and methodologies

For individuals

1. Start with Free: Join our Discord and explore our open-source projects
2. Upgrade when ready: Choose the tier that matches your engagement level
3. Contribute back: Share your experiences and help others in the community

For organizations

1. Founder tier: Get your team access to personalized onboarding
2. Sponsor the lab: Support our research while gaining recognition
3. Partnership opportunities: Work with us on custom solutions

What’s next?

We’re launching this membership model as part of our broader strategy to:

• Sustain our research lab while maintaining open-source principles
• Build deeper community connections through personalized support
• Accelerate innovation with dedicated resources and focus
• Create sustainable impact in the developer tools ecosystem

Join us today

Ready to become part of the FartLabs research community?

• Start with Free: Join our Discord community and explore our open-source projects
• Upgrade to Member: Get early access and personalized support
• Become a Scientist: Dive deep with one-on-one guidance
• Join as a Founder: Help shape the future of user-centric software

Questions about membership? Check out our FAQ page or reach out to us directly. We’re here to help you succeed with FartLabs technology.

Ready to support our mission? Join FartLabs Membership today.

Other ways to contribute: If you’d like to donate or contribute in any other way, please contact us.