Light a Fire. Gather Around. Build Together.
kumbaya.dev is a positive‑energy, community-driven accountability platform for indie hackers, solopreneurs, and builders. It celebrates the art of showing up - turning consistent progress into a shared and celebrated practice, helping indie hackers, solopreneurs, and creatives stay accountable through public intention, supportive peers, and visible progress.
Its mission is to replace toxic hustle culture with positive accountability—a sense of warmth, belonging, and shared purpose.
Everything in Kumbaya is framed through the metaphor of a campfire in the dark, surrounded by people creating warmth together.
| Element | Platform Role |
|---|---|
| Campfire | A user's public pledge or project goal |
| Sparks | Updates, reflections, or progress notes |
| Singers | Supporters who follow, cheer, and encourage |
| Firekeepers | Trusted accountability partners |
| Embers | Completed or cooled projects |
Built on the SvelteKit Omakase starter kit:
# Install dependencies
bun install
# Setup environment variables
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your configuration
# Initialize the database locally
bun db:push
# Start the development server
bun devTBD