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My open source project has more than 1100 downloads per month
r/SideProject
6/18/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Font Library | https://github.com/ivanrj7j/Font | OpenCV Text Rendering | Custom TrueType font support, abstracts font rendering details, intuitive API |
| PyPI Stats | https://pypistats.org/packages/font | Package Download Tracking | Provides download statistics for Python packages |
| BigQuery | https://cloud.google.com/bigquery | Data Warehousing | Advanced analytics and data processing capabilities |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Lack of custom font support in OpenCV
- Difficulty finding reliable font rendering libraries
Problems to Solve:
- Need for custom font rendering in OpenCV applications
- Desire for accurate package download statistics
Potential Solutions:
- Developing custom font rendering libraries
- Using advanced analytics tools for accurate metrics
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Building open source projects to solve specific pain points
- Providing accurate and reliable metrics for package usage
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Sharing project success stories and statistics
- Leveraging community feedback and contributions
Monetization & Product:
- Offering premium features or support for open source projects
- Developing complementary tools and services
User Engagement:
- Encouraging community contributions and feedback
- Providing detailed documentation and examples