← Back to all products
$19
Open Source Project Manager
Manage contributions, releases, issues, and community engagement for open source projects with automated status views.
MarkdownGitHub ActionsCI/CDNotion
📄 Product Preview
Try the interactive reader and demo tools below, or get the full product with all content unlocked.
📖 Interactive Reader (Free Preview) ⚙ Try Demo Tools 📦 Download Free Sample📁 File Structure 20 files
open-source-project-manager/
├── LICENSE
├── README.md
├── databases/
│ ├── contributions.csv
│ ├── contributors.csv
│ ├── issues.csv
│ ├── releases.csv
│ └── roadmap.csv
├── docs/
│ ├── CUSTOMIZATION.md
│ └── IMPORT-GUIDE.md
├── formulas/
│ └── FORMULAS.md
├── free-sample.zip
├── guide/
│ ├── 01_customization.md
│ └── 02_import-guide.md
├── index.html
├── pages/
│ ├── contribution-guide.md
│ ├── project-dashboard.md
│ └── release-playbook.md
└── templates/
├── contributor-onboarding-template.md
├── issue-template.md
└── release-checklist-template.md
📖 Documentation Preview README excerpt
Open Source Project Manager — Notion Template System
By Notion Developer Pro | Version 1.0
A complete project management system built in Notion for open source maintainers. Track contributions, manage releases, triage issues, coordinate contributors, and plan your roadmap — all from a single workspace that grows with your project.
What's Inside
Databases (CSV → Notion Import)
| Database | Records | Description |
|---|---|---|
contributions.csv | 15 entries | Pull requests and contributions tracker — status, type, reviewer, linked issue, merge date |
releases.csv | 10 entries | Release lifecycle from planning through publish — changelog, blockers, download counts |
issues.csv | 18 entries | Issue tracker with labels, priority, milestone, assignee, and community votes |
contributors.csv | 12 entries | Contributor roster — role, contributions count, expertise, onboarding status |
roadmap.csv | 12 entries | Quarterly roadmap items with status, effort estimate, dependencies, and target release |
Pages (Markdown → Notion Pages)
| Page | Description |
|---|---|
project-dashboard.md | Command center — open issues, pending PRs, release status, contributor activity, roadmap progress |
contribution-guide.md | Public-facing contribution guide — how to contribute, code standards, PR process, communication channels |
release-playbook.md | Step-by-step release process — version bumping, changelog generation, testing, publishing, announcements |
Templates (Reusable Entry Templates)
| Template | Description |
|---|---|
issue-template.md | Structured issue template — bug report or feature request with labels, reproduction steps, acceptance criteria |
release-checklist-template.md | Pre-release, release, and post-release checklist for every version |
contributor-onboarding-template.md | Onboarding guide for new contributors — setup, first issue, code review process, community norms |
Formulas
| Formula | Purpose |
|---|---|
| PR Age | Days since a contribution/PR was opened |
| Release Readiness | Percentage of blockers resolved for a release |
| Contributor Level | Automatic tier based on contribution count (New → Regular → Core → Maintainer) |
| Issue Priority Score | Combines priority, votes, and age for smart sorting |
| Roadmap Progress | Percentage of roadmap items completed per quarter |
| Days Until Release | Countdown to the target release date |
Features
- Contribution Tracking: Every PR from first submission to merge — review status, CI checks, linked issues
- Release Management: Plan releases, track blockers, generate changelogs, publish checklists
- Issue Triage: Priority matrix, community votes, milestone planning, label taxonomy
- Contributor CRM: Track contributors from first PR to core maintainer — onboarding, expertise, activity
- Roadmap Planning: Quarterly roadmap with effort estimates, dependencies, and progress tracking
- Community Metrics: Contribution velocity, time-to-review, time-to-merge, new contributor retention
- Multi-View Dashboards: Board, Table, Calendar, and Timeline views preconfigured for each workflow
- Reusable Templates: Issue, release, and onboarding templates ready to duplicate
... continues with setup instructions, usage examples, and more.
📄 Content Sample templates/contributor-onboarding-template.md
New Contributor Onboarding Guide
Purpose: A structured onboarding experience for new contributors. Duplicate this page for each new contributor and track their progress. The goal: get them from "interested" to "first merged PR" as quickly and pleasantly as possible.
Welcome, `[Contributor Name]`!
GitHub handle: [github_handle]
Onboarding started: [YYYY-MM-DD]
Onboarding buddy: [Buddy name — an experienced contributor assigned to help]
Phase 1: Environment Setup (Day 1)
Get Your Dev Environment Running
- [ ] Fork the repository to your GitHub account
- [ ] Clone your fork locally
- [ ] Set up upstream remote:
git remote add upstream https://github.com/ORG/PROJECT.git - [ ] Install development dependencies (follow README)
- [ ] Run the test suite — all tests should pass
- [ ] Run the linter — no errors should appear
- [ ] Start the development server / run the CLI — verify it works
Get Connected
- [ ] Join the community chat channel
- [ ] Introduce yourself (a brief "Hi, I'm [name], interested in contributing to [area]" is perfect)
- [ ] Read the Code of Conduct
- [ ] Read the Contribution Guide (see
pages/contribution-guide.md) - [ ] Bookmark the Project Dashboard (your reference for what's happening)
Understand the Codebase
- [ ] Read the project README thoroughly
- [ ] Browse the
src/directory — understand the high-level module structure - [ ] Read the architecture documentation (if available)
- [ ] Identify the area you're most interested in:
- [ ] Core library
- [ ] API / HTTP layer
- [ ] CLI interface
- [ ] Documentation
- [ ] Testing / CI
- [ ] Other:
[specify]
... and much more in the full download.