Developer Resources

Build the Future of Coding Education

Join our mission to gamify programming education. Contribute to Solo Level's development, create custom integrations, and help shape the future of how developers learn and grow.

50K+
Lines of Code
30+
Contributors
500+
GitHub Stars
95%
TypeScript

Developer API Platform

Build powerful integrations and extensions with our comprehensive API suite. Create custom challenges, integrate with existing tools, and enhance the Solo Level experience.

Planned

Extension API

Create custom extensions that integrate seamlessly with Solo Level's core functionality.

  • Challenge creation and management
  • XP and achievement systems
  • User progress tracking
  • Team management
In Development

Webhook System

Real-time notifications for events like challenge completion, XP gains, and team activities.

  • Challenge events
  • User progress updates
  • Team activity notifications
  • Achievement unlocks
Planned

Analytics API

Access detailed analytics and insights about user progress and team performance.

  • Individual progress metrics
  • Team performance analytics
  • Challenge completion rates
  • Custom reporting
In Development

AI Integration API

Leverage Solo Level's AI capabilities to create custom learning experiences.

  • Custom challenge generation
  • Code analysis and feedback
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Learning path optimization
API Platform launching Q2 2025

Development Roadmap

Explore the exciting features and capabilities we're building for the future of Solo Level. Join us in bringing these visions to life.

high priority
Q2 2026

Multi-IDE Support

Expand beyond VS Code to support other popular development environments.

  • IntelliJ IDEA plugin development
  • Sublime Text integration
  • Vim/Neovim plugin architecture
  • Web-based IDE support (CodeSandbox, Replit)
high priority
Q3 2025

Enterprise Features

Advanced features for large organizations and educational institutions.

  • SSO integration (SAML, OIDC)
  • Advanced team management
  • Custom branding and white-labeling
  • Compliance and audit tools
medium priority
Q4 2025

Learning Management Integration

Connect with popular LMS platforms for educational institutions.

  • Canvas LTI integration
  • Moodle plugin development
  • Blackboard compatibility
  • Google Classroom sync
medium priority
Q1 2026

Mobile Companion App

Track progress and engage with challenges on mobile devices.

  • React Native cross-platform app
  • Progress tracking and notifications
  • Social features and team chat
  • Mobile-optimized challenges
high priority
Q2 2025

Advanced Analytics

Sophisticated analytics and machine learning insights.

  • Predictive skill gap analysis
  • Performance trend modeling
  • Custom dashboard builder
  • Real-time collaboration insights
medium priority
Q4 2025

Marketplace Platform

Community-driven marketplace for challenges, themes, and extensions.

  • Community challenge sharing
  • Custom theme marketplace
  • Extension distribution platform
  • Revenue sharing for creators

Technology Stack

Solo Level is built with modern, robust technologies that ensure scalability, performance, and developer experience.

Frontend

TypeScript

Type-safe development for VS Code extensions

React

Component-based UI for webview panels

Monaco Editor

In-extension code editing capabilities

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling framework

Backend

Supabase

PostgreSQL database with real-time capabilities

Node.js

Server-side JavaScript runtime

Prisma

Type-safe database ORM

GraphQL

Flexible API query language

AI & ML

OpenAI GPT-4

Large language model for challenge generation

Azure OpenAI

Enterprise AI services

TensorFlow.js

Client-side machine learning

Hugging Face

Open-source model integration

Infrastructure

Vercel

Serverless deployment platform

GitHub Actions

CI/CD automation

Docker

Containerization for consistent deployments

CloudFlare

CDN and security services

How to Contribute

Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, there are many ways to contribute to Solo Level's development.

Core Extension Development

Intermediate to Advanced

Contribute to the main Solo Level VS Code extension.

Required Skills:

TypeScriptVS Code APINode.js

Example Contributions:

  • Implement new gamification features
  • Improve challenge verification systems
  • Enhance user interface components
  • Optimize performance and memory usage

AI Systems

Advanced

Help improve our AI challenge generation and analysis capabilities.

Required Skills:

PythonMachine LearningOpenAI API

Example Contributions:

  • Develop custom AI models for code analysis
  • Improve challenge personalization algorithms
  • Create intelligent hint generation systems
  • Build automated code quality assessment

Web Platform

Beginner to Intermediate

Work on the Solo Level website and web-based features.

Required Skills:

Vue.jsNuxt.jsTypeScript

Example Contributions:

  • Build responsive user interfaces
  • Implement real-time features
  • Create interactive data visualizations
  • Optimize web performance

Documentation & Community

Beginner to Intermediate

Help make Solo Level more accessible through better documentation.

Required Skills:

Technical WritingMarkdownUser Experience

Example Contributions:

  • Write comprehensive API documentation
  • Create tutorial videos and guides
  • Improve onboarding experiences
  • Translate content for international users

Open Source Projects

Explore our open source repositories and start contributing to the Solo Level ecosystem.

solo-level-core

Active Development

Core extension functionality and VS Code integration

TypeScript
12 contributors
View on GitHub

challenge-generator

Active Development

AI-powered challenge generation system

Python
8 contributors
View on GitHub

solo-level-web

Active Development

Web platform and dashboard interface

Vue.js
6 contributors
View on GitHub

api-schemas

Stable

TypeScript definitions and API schemas

TypeScript
4 contributors
View on GitHub
Developer Setup

Start Contributing Today

Get your development environment set up and start contributing to Solo Level in just a few steps.

1

Fork & Clone

Fork the repository and clone it to your local machine

2

Install Dependencies

Run npm install and set up your development environment

3

Run Tests

Ensure everything works by running the test suite

4

Start Coding

Pick an issue and start contributing to the codebase

Quick Start Commands

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/MashedPotatoStudios/solo-level.git
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Start development
npm run watch
# Run tests
npm test
Check out our Contributing Guide for detailed instructions on code style, testing, and pull request guidelines.

Join the Developer Community

Connect with other developers, get help, and stay updated on the latest Solo Level developments.

Discord Community

Chat with developers, get help, and share ideas

Join Discord

GitHub Discussions

Technical discussions and feature requests

Join Discussions

Documentation

Comprehensive guides and API references

Read Docs

Ready to Shape the Future of Coding Education?

Join our growing community of developers and help us build the next generation of programming education tools.