Skeleton is a powerful UI toolkit featuring tight integration between Svelte and Tailwind CSS. Previously tended by Brain & Bones, Skeleton will now be supported by Skeleton Labs, a new company formed by Chris Simmons and Trey Weir.
Our Mission
Skeleton was created to be open source since day one. It will continue to be free and open source under the MIT license. Skeleton Labs, however, will serve as an commercial extension, handling sponsorship funding and providing premium services alongside the the open source project.
Many people understand the challenges faced when funding source developement. To that end, Skeleton Labs will handle all commercial needs for the project and ensure the library can thrive for many years to come.
Services
Skeleton Labs will aim to provide a growing suite of services, including the following:
Sponsorship
Enable donations from both individuals and large organizations through programs such as GitHub Sponsors, Patreon, Open Collective, Ko-Fi, and more.
Premium Assets
Provide modules, tooling, and even full website templates purpose built by and for Skeleton. Long term we hope to introduce a digital marketplace that enables the community to monetize their own assets.
Premium Support
Providing in-depth support that extends well beyond what GitHub Issues and the community Discord offers today.
The Team
Chris Simmons
Creator and lead contributor to Skeleton, as well as co-founder of Skeleton Labs.
Trey Weir
Co-founder and business relations for Skeleton Labs, as well as co-founder of Brain & Bones.
Questions & Answers
Does Skeleton Labs own Skeleton?
Does Skeleton Labs own Skeleton?
Does Skeleton Labs control the development of Skeleton?
Does Skeleton Labs control the development of Skeleton?
How will Skeleton Labs contribute to Skeleton?
How will Skeleton Labs contribute to Skeleton?
Will Skeleton Labs control funding for the Skeleton project?
Will Skeleton Labs control funding for the Skeleton project?
Are other companies using this approach successfully?
Are other companies using this approach successfully?
Yes, Skeleton Labs is drawing inspiration from several successful offerings in the space:
- Tailwind UI - which provide premium components and website templates.
- Vuetify - which provide an asset marketplace and partnership with jobs board.
- MUI - which provide premium support plans.
- Plus numerous open source projects that rely on donations and sponsorship.
Will Chris Simmons continue to contribute directly to the Skeleton project?
Will Chris Simmons continue to contribute directly to the Skeleton project?
Absolutely, he will likely remain the largest contributor to the Skeleton project. Like all contributors, his work on Skeleton will occur in the open, and he will keep the project’s interests as his guidance. No changes are expected from day-to-day operations. In practice, he will help bridge the gap between Skeleton Labs and the open source project.
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