THE HALFBAKEDLAB
We are a team of open-source advocates, privacy champions, and engineers dedicated to building software that respects your freedom.
Built on Principles, Not Profits
The Half Baked Lab was born from a simple frustration: too much software is closed, extractive, and treats users as products rather than people. We believed there was a better way—one built on transparency, user ownership, and open-source principles.
Starting with just two people, a laptop, and a commitment to digital freedom, we've grown into a team of engineers who refuse to compromise on our values. Today, we serve clients who share our belief that software should be open, auditable, and truly owned by those who use it.
What sets us apart isn't just technical skill—it's our unwavering commitment to open-source first, privacy-respecting, and self-hostable solutions. We don't just write code; we build tools that liberate rather than lock in.
Our Values
These aren't just words on a page—they're the principles we code by, the architecture we design, and the conversations we have with every client.
Open-Source First
We default to open-source tools and licenses. Transparency isn't a feature—it's our foundation.
Community-Powered
We believe in the collective intelligence of open communities. We give back more than we take.
Privacy-First Innovation
We explore cutting-edge tech without compromising privacy. No tracking, no dark patterns.
Auditable Excellence
Because our work is often open, we build knowing the world can review our choices.
Meet Our Leadership
We're engineers who believe code should serve people, not corporations. Here's who's building the open future:
Why Open-Source?
Security
Transparent code means vulnerabilities can't hide in proprietary shadows.
Durability
Software that outlives any single company through community ownership.
Trust
Auditable by independent researchers. Verify before you trust.
Flexibility
Forkable and adaptable. You're never locked into a single vendor's roadmap.
Built on Open Foundations
We never build dependencies on proprietary platforms that can't be replaced. Our stack is open by design.
Languages
Python, TS/JS, Go, Rust
Frameworks
React, Next.js, FastAPI
Databases
Postgres, SQLite, Redis
Infra
Docker, K8s, Linux
Partner with Principles
We're not trying to lock you in. We're trying to set you free.