Help Keep TouchSpin and other projects Free and Maintained

Hi! I'm István, and I've been building Bootstrap plugins and web development tools for over a decade. My work powers thousands of websites worldwide, but here's the reality behind the code:

The Real Cost of Open Source

I just spent nearly 1,000 hours rewriting TouchSpin v5 from the ground up — a complete modernization with ESM architecture, TypeScript support, multi-framework renderers, and comprehensive test coverage. That's equivalent to 6 months of full-time work, all done nights and weekends to keep this tool free for everyone.

But the work doesn't stop at launch. Every bug fix, compatibility update, and new feature requires real time and resources. When frameworks update, I ensure seamless compatibility. That's hundreds of additional hours each year of unpaid work to keep the tools you rely on working perfectly.

The numbers:

• 🚀 TouchSpin v5 rewrite: 1,000 hours of dedicated development
• 🔧 Monthly infrastructure: $100+ (Claude Code, hosting)
• ⏰ Ongoing maintenance: 200+ hours/year across all projects
• 🌍 Global impact: Thousands of developers and businesses worldwide

What Your Sponsorship Enables

When you sponsor me, you're not just supporting a developer—you're investing in:

✅ Sustained development - Keep TouchSpin v5 actively maintained with new features
✅ Rapid bug fixes - Priority support instead of waiting weeks between updates
✅ Framework compatibility - Stay current with Bootstrap 3/4/5, Tailwind, and modern tooling
✅ Comprehensive testing - Playwright coverage prevents regressions and ensures reliability
✅ Quality documentation - Migration guides, examples, and API references
✅ Long-term sustainability - Ensure these tools remain free and supported for years to come

My Projects You Might Already Use

🎛️ TouchSpin (formerly Bootstrap TouchSpin) - Mobile-friendly spinner component used by thousands of production applications worldwide. Just released v5 with 1,000+ hours of development work.

🎨 Bootstrap Live Customizer - Real-time Bootstrap theme customization tool

🌈 CSS Gradient Generator - Professional gradient creation tool

See all demos at Virtuosoft.eu

Why This Matters

Open source shouldn't mean working for free forever. When businesses use TouchSpin to build profitable products, supporting the creator ensures the tool stays reliable, secure, and actively developed.

Your sponsorship lets me:

• Respond to issues within 24-48 hours, not weeks
• Develop features the community actually needs
• Maintain comprehensive test coverage (currently 75+ test specs)
• Keep everything free and MIT-licensed for everyone
• Invest time in quality instead of rushing to the next freelance gig

Join the Community of Supporters

Goal: 20 monthly sponsors to fully sustain TouchSpin v5 development

Every sponsor, no matter the amount, makes a real difference. You're not just funding code—you're sustaining critical infrastructure that powers modern web applications.

With 20 sponsors, I can:

• Provide 24-48 hour response times on critical issues
• Release monthly updates with new features and improvements
• Maintain compatibility as frameworks evolve
• Create comprehensive video tutorials and documentation
• Cover all infrastructure costs and testing tools

Ready to make an impact? Choose a sponsorship tier below and help keep TouchSpin free for everyone.

Thank you for considering supporting this work. After investing 1,000 hours into the v5 rewrite, your sponsorship ensures this effort continues to benefit the entire development community.