You build TurboLLM.
We cover the Claude.
Selected contributors get a fully covered Claude membership with Claude Code, so you can ship features and fix bugs in TurboLLM without spending a cent on AI credits.
Claude Max 5x usage
3 seats
Claude Pro with Claude Code
5 seats
200+
machines run TurboLLM every day.
That might not sound extraordinary, but this is an open-source project with zero marketing budget. Every install came from word of mouth. And every issue raised, PR opened, review left and feature requested has shaped what TurboLLM is today. Contributors are the ones building it. This programme is how we give something back.
What we offer
Three things, and the first one is the reason you are reading this.
$0 to you
A Claude membership, fully covered
Three contributors get Claude Max (5x) and five get Claude Pro. Both include Claude Code, so you can work on TurboLLM's codebase with an agent without watching a credit meter.
8
Seats in the first cohort
Every application is reviewed by hand. Everyone hears back.
Well-scoped issues, ready to pick up
No archaeology. Issues come with the context you need to start: what's wrong, where it lives, and what done looks like.
Clear development plans
You'll know where the project is heading, so what you build lands where it's needed instead of in a PR that sits.
Who this is for
AI enthusiasts who want to shape their favourite LLM app
If you have ideas for where TurboLLM should go next, this is your chance to build them. You don't need a long TurboLLM history. Strong work on other LLM projects counts too.
What we expect
Build the parts of TurboLLM you care about most
New features or bug fixes, in the areas you know and love: engines, the chat UI, Code, mobile, integrations. You pick the area; we help you scope it.
How it works
- 1
Apply
Tell us who you are on GitHub, what you know about LLMs and what you'd like to build.
- 2
We review by hand
We look at your past work, in TurboLLM or elsewhere, and how your plans fit the roadmap.
- 3
Get your seat
Selected contributors are offered a Max or Pro seat, paid for by the project.
- 4
Build
Pick up a scoped issue or your own idea, open PRs, and help steer TurboLLM.
Please note: this is not a job
It isn't full time or part time employment. It's volunteer open-source contribution, and no money is involved at any stage. The Claude membership is a tool to support your work on TurboLLM, not a form of payment.
Questions
What's the difference between the Max and Pro seats?
Both are Claude subscriptions that include Claude Code. Max (5x) gives much higher usage limits than Pro, which suits someone doing sustained, agent-heavy work on the codebase. We'll match seats to the work you plan to do.
Do I need to have contributed to TurboLLM already?
No, though it helps. Past TurboLLM PRs and issues are the strongest signal, but solid contributions to other LLM projects (inference engines, model tooling, agents, UIs) count too. The form asks about both.
Will I be paid?
No. No money is involved at any stage. The membership is a tool for working on TurboLLM, not payment, and this is not employment.
Is this run by Anthropic?
No. TurboLLM is an independent open-source project and isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Anthropic. Claude, Claude Max, Claude Pro and Claude Code are Anthropic products; the memberships are bought by the TurboLLM project.
What happens to my application data?
It's stored only to review your application and contact you about it, the same way as our other sign-up forms. See the privacy policy. Want it deleted? Reply to the confirmation email.
Wear the badge
Selected contributors can add it to their GitHub profile README.
[](https://turbollm.dev/contributor_program)Apply to the programme
Takes about five minutes. Every application is read by a person, and you'll hear back either way.