THE BARESTACK
MANIFESTO

We build simple, high-performance, "anti-bloat" business systems for teams tired of complicated, expensive tools.

Mission

To liberate businesses from the tyranny of generic enterprise SaaS and overpriced development agencies. We build bespoke custom tools and automations that you own completely.

Core Principles

• Bespoke builds:No cookie-cutter templates. We build custom websites, dashboards, and automation agents engineered specifically for your exact workflow.
• Speed:Our tools are lightweight, secure, and lightning fast. No loading spinners, no bloated code.
• Client Ownership:We prioritize open-source foundations. You own the code we write. No vendor lock-in or licensing traps.
• Free Core:We give away our CRM/Kanban core platform for free. You only pay for custom development, integrations, and automation work.
• Directness:No middle-men or project managers repeating telephone. You work directly with developers who build using cutting-edge AI.

Primary: High-growth businesses, agencies, and operators who have outgrown spreadsheets or simple tools and need custom databases, automated pipelines, or modern web interfaces.

Secondary: Solopreneurs, indie hackers, and open-source advocates looking to deploy free core CRM platforms and link them to their custom scripts.

Keywords: Direct, Honest, Irreverent, Effective, No-Bullshit.

We speak casually and conversationally, like a friend who builds software. We are transparent about being a small operation leveraging AI. We challenge industry norms without being mean-spirited.

The Free CRM Hub

We maintain and host the core BareStack workspace (CRM, Kanban Projects, Invoicing) completely free. It is 100% open-source under the MIT license, and you can self-host it or use our cloud server at no cost.

Paid Services & Custom Development

We make money by building custom solutions on top of the CRM or building standalone websites and applications. If you need a custom client portal, stripe checkout syncs, AI automated responders, or unique database integrations, we charge a flat fee to write the code.

Full Code Ownership

Any custom development we perform for you is yours. We transfer full code repositories and database control to you. We believe businesses should own their tools, not lease them indefinitely.

Aesthetics: Clean, simple, minimalist, "zen-like," lots of space. International Typographic Style adapted for atmospheric dark green theme.

• Obvious by Default: Users should never have to hunt for a feature.
• Fewer Clicks: Accomplish core tasks in the minimum number of steps.
• Calm & Focused: The UI is free of clutter and distractions.