Open source first.
Goondocks Consulting is an independent project studio: a durable home for practical open-source software, small products built around that software, and technology donated to charitable organizations.
Why "Goondocks"
The name comes from The Goonies, a movie with a lasting personal connection since childhood. What mattered was never just the treasure hunt. It was the adventure, independence, resourcefulness, friendship, and belief that a small group of people could take on something improbable together. Goondocks carries that spirit into projects built openly, shared freely, and improved alongside the people who use them.
Open source and sustainability
Everything starts in the open. Some projects are supported by GitHub Sponsors. Some may eventually offer a paid hosted service. Others are donated outright to organizations doing work that matters. Those models help sustain the work without turning Goondocks into a consulting practice or putting useful software behind a paywall.
Explore the work on GitHub, or support Goondocks-owned projects through GitHub Sponsors.
Chris Kirby
Chris is an engineering leader, open-source maintainer, and the founder of Goondocks Consulting. He builds tools for AI-assisted software development, infrastructure, networking, automation, and charitable technology. His personal writing and professional biography live at chriskirby.net.