I would like to share a proposal regarding a possible collaboration between OpenAI and independent software developers who use ChatGPT and Codex extensively in real-world development. I would appreciate any guidance on whether such opportunities exist or whether there is a more appropriate channel for this proposal.
Proposal for an Independent Developer Collaboration
Dear OpenAI Team,
My name is Alex, and I am an independent software developer from Bulgaria.
First, I would like to express my appreciation for the work your team has done. ChatGPT and Codex have become an integral part of my daily software development workflow, helping me with planning, implementation, debugging, architecture, documentation, testing, and long-term project development.
I am writing because I would like to explore whether OpenAI has any opportunities for collaborating with independent developers who actively use your tools in real-world software engineering.
What I Can Offer
I am not seeking free access, financial support, or employment.
Instead, I would like to contribute by providing structured technical feedback based on extensive day-to-day use of ChatGPT and Codex throughout the software development lifecycle.
This could include:
- Developer experience reports
- Workflow analysis
- Feature suggestions
- Bug reports with reproducible examples
- Productivity observations
- AI-assisted software engineering feedback
- Long-term usability evaluations
- Practical recommendations for improving developer workflows
My goal is to contribute insights gained from real software development projects that may help improve future versions of OpenAI’s developer tools.
Privacy and Confidentiality
Protecting intellectual property is extremely important to me.
For that reason, I would not expect or require any collaboration involving access to:
- Private source code
- GitHub repositories
- Personal or development accounts
- Cloud infrastructure
- Credentials or passwords
- Customer information
- Proprietary business information
- Confidential documentation
Likewise, I would never disclose confidential project information or proprietary technology.
Any feedback I provide can be fully anonymized and shared without exposing source code, intellectual property, or sensitive information.
Why I Believe This Could Be Valuable
Developers who use AI intensively every day encounter challenges, workflows, and opportunities that are difficult to reproduce in isolated testing environments.
I believe that practical experience from long-term real-world development can complement internal testing and provide valuable insights for improving future AI tools.
If OpenAI has an existing program—or plans to create one—for independent developers to contribute through structured feedback, beta testing, developer research, or product evaluation, I would be grateful to learn more.
Thank you for taking the time to read my proposal.
Regardless of the outcome, I appreciate everything your team is building and look forward to seeing how OpenAI continues to shape the future of software development.
Kind regards,
Alex
Independent Software Developer
Bulgaria