First Timers Only
First Timers Only helps new contributors find open-source projects and make a first contribution.
About First Timers Only
First Timers Only is a resource page that helps people make a first open-source contribution. It links to a hands-on GitHub workflow tutorial, written guides, and external issue-finding services such as up-for-grabs.net, goodfirstissue.dev, and CodeTriage, and it describes the "first-timers-only" label maintainers use for small tasks reserved for newcomers.
The page notes it was last reviewed in August 2026 and advises checking a project's recent activity and contribution guide before starting, since projects change over time.
Key features
- Hands-on First Contributions tutorial for GitHub workflow
- Links to up-for-grabs.net project aggregator
- Links to goodfirstissue.dev for Good First Issue items
- CodeTriage subscription for daily open issues by email
- Lookup tool for a GitHub user's first pull request
- Guidance for maintainers on using first-timers-only label
- Brings several beginner tutorials and issue-finding sites together in one place
- Encourages newcomers to choose projects with a published Code of Conduct
- Explains how maintainers can reserve and support first-time issues
- Linked projects and issues can change, so users must verify recent activity and contribution guides
First Timers Only at a glance
- Website
- firsttimersonly.com
- Category
- Education & Learning › Learn to Code
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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