Goodwattle

For the repos you haven’t opened in a while

Gathering dust? Your old code could earn cash.

Last commit: a while ago. Next step: see what it could be worth.

No obligation · No code upload neededAbout 2 minutes
  1. 1 The basics
  2. 2 Your work
  3. 3 Extras
  4. 4 Say g’day

Retired apps, personal tools and archived codebases can still contain useful work. Goodwattle buys and licenses selected software and development materials. Start with a short description today; share private code only through an agreed review.

A kookaburra perched on a vintage computer among golden Australian wattle.
Old commits. Fresh possibilities.
Australian teamSelected work you ownClear terms before handover

Good work has more to give

An inactive repo isn’t an empty one.

Behind an old commit date there may be original code, useful tests and a problem you already solved. That’s a better starting point than a blank page.

01

Retired doesn’t erase the work

A replaced internal tool, old app or library can still be described for appraisal. Be clear about what it does and who owns it.

02

Context helps it make sense

Build notes, tests and development history can explain how the code works. Tell us which supporting materials you still have.

03

No public repository required

Keep private code private at the enquiry stage. Begin with an overview and arrange confidentiality before a detailed review.

A good place to start

Sounds like
your kind of work?

Tell us what’s in the repo, when you last worked on it and whether you want to explore a sale or a licence.

  • An old codebase, library, app or internal tool
  • A useful description of its language and current state
  • Rights you control, with dependencies clearly identified

A description is plenty for the first step. Please leave out private code, passwords and personal data.

Tell us what you’ve got

A little look. A clear next step.

From old work
to a new conversation.

  1. 1

    Tell us about it

    A short appraisal covers your project and how to reach you. A link or small, non-confidential sample is optional.

  2. 2

    Explore the fit

    A real person reviews your overview. We discuss the opportunity and arrange confidentiality before a detailed review.

  3. 3

    Consider an offer

    If there’s a fit, we put the scope, rights, intended uses and payment in writing. You decide whether to proceed.

A purchase. A licence. A possibility.

A purchase can transfer agreed rights. A licence can let you keep ownership while permitting specific uses, including AI research, training or evaluation. We can discuss a fixed payment, revenue share or ongoing arrangement where suitable. Nothing is sold or licensed by sending an enquiry.

Before you say g’day

Good questions.

A little clarity
goes a long way.

Do I have to make my repository public?

No. A non-confidential description is enough to start. We arrange the review process and confidentiality before asking for detailed private materials.

It uses old frameworks. Is that a problem?

Mention the frameworks, versions and any build issues. Age alone does not tell us whether there is a fit, but quality, usable context and rights all matter.

Can I sell code that belongs to an old employer or client?

Only if you have the authority to offer the relevant rights. Having a local copy is not enough. Describe your original work and flag any employer, client or third-party ownership.

What happens after I enquire?

We review your overview and follow up by email. If there is a fit, we discuss confidentiality and any detailed review, then propose the materials, rights, permitted uses and payment in writing. An enquiry is not a commitment to sell or license.

How much could my work be worth?

It depends on the quality, scope, rights and fit of the materials. This is a personal review, not an instant valuation. Not every project receives an offer, and any amount and payment timing are agreed in writing.

What will the materials be used for?

Agreed uses can include AI research, training and evaluation. The agreement sets out the permitted uses and any further licensing before handover. Your initial enquiry does not grant a licence.

Let’s see what’s possible

Open the old folder.
Find a new possibility.

You wrote the code. Let’s see what else it could do for you.

Get my old repo appraised

A friendly appraisal. No obligation to accept an offer.