Contributor Policy

What is a Contributor?

A Contributor is an NLB member who helps build the community instead of shipping personal content weekly. This is an alternative path for those who don't want or can't Build in Public but still want to contribute value.

Types of Contributors

•Technical Support: Answer technical questions on Discord, help with debugging, review code, share resources

•Developer: Fix bugs, implement features, update docs, code review — requires assessment by 3 Mentors; commit 4–8 hours/week

•Other: Content, Community, QA/Testing, Design, Research — propose your own contribution format

Application Process

1. Be a paid NLB member

2. Submit Contributor Application Form

3. Mentor review (Developer: thorough assessment, 3–7 days)

4. If approved: Begin 45-day trial period

5. Choose how to contribute + submit weekly reports

6. Mentors conduct overall review

7. Result: CONFIRM, EXTEND, or REMOVE + Refund

45-Day Trial Period

•Choose tasks/contributions that match your skills

•Submit work report EVERY WEEK (mandatory)

•Still required to submit Feedback Weekly form

•SHIP 4 posts/month requirement is waived during this period

Confirmed Contributor Benefits

•Contributor badge on Discord

•SHIP requirement waived

•+15 RP/week of work

•Early access to NLB products

•Connect with Mentors and Partners

•Reference letter from NLB when needed

•Revenue share from contributed projects (case by case)

Strategic Partner Privileges

For outstanding individuals who are both active Contributors and consistent Shippers:

•Priority to distribute AgentBrain.sh and GoClaw.sh with profit sharing

•Support for packaging your own product based on NLB platforms

•Join strategic meetings with Founders (Co-founder Level Access)