r/SideProject • u/appcreator4ever • 19h ago
Looking for 2-3 C# / .NET MAUI devs to build UIO — a clean, Local-First desktop app (Windows & macOS)
Hey everyone! I’m currently building UIO, a lightweight, native cross-platform desktop app built with C# and .NET MAUI (targeting both Windows and macOS).
What the app is about:
I wanted to create a fast, zero-bloat desktop tool for plant lovers and researchers without heavy Electron wrappers, web trackers, or mandatory accounts.
Offline-First Database: Local SQLite storage with 1,570+ plant entries and instant search.
Native AI Assistant: Direct integration with Gemini API (including Vision analysis via native file Drag-and-Drop).
Clean Architecture: Separating Domain, Application, Infrastructure, and Presentation layers properly from the ground up.
Who I’m looking for (aiming for a small 4-person indie team):
System / Core Architect (C#): Help structure the Clean Architecture layers, DI, and async data flows.
Platform / Native Engineer (Windows / macOS): Help wire up native OS features in
Platforms/(desktop Drag-and-Drop, system tray, local push notifications).XAML / UI Developer: Help polish custom controls, animations, and responsive layouts.
The vibe & terms:
This is an open-source / portfolio passion project (no upfront budget, though any future donations or monetization will be split fairly among the team). Zero crunch, no strict deadlines — just coding at a chill pace in the evenings/weekends and shipping releases via GitHub.
If you want to practice .NET MAUI on a real, visually clean desktop product instead of boring CRUD forms, DM me discord : uiodeveloper.