Best GitHub Repositories to Submit Your Black Friday Deals in 2026

GitHub deal lists are one of the few free places where developers look for Black Friday discounts. A merged pull request puts your product in front of people who are already shopping for tools.

This post lists 11 public repositories that accept Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2026 deals, or did in 2025. For each one you get what it accepts, its current activity, and the exact steps to submit.

Black Friday 2026 is on November 27. Cyber Monday is on November 30. Submit early, because most of these lists merge in order of arrival.

Last checked: November 11, 2026. Stars, open pull requests and last commit dates come from each repository's GitHub page on that day.

How I picked these repositories

• I opened each repository in a browser on November 11, 2026, and recorded stars, open pull requests and the last commit.
• I kept only repositories with commits in 2025 or 2026.
• I removed forks and copies of other lists. Several repos with "black friday" in the name are forks of the ones below.
• I read each README, CONTRIBUTING file and pull request template to get the submission rules.

All Repositories at a Glance

The first eight already have 2026 activity. The last three are popular lists that had not started their 2026 edition on the day I checked.

Repositories Accepting 2026 Deals

1. Pimjo Black Friday Deals

github.com/Pimjo/black-friday-deals

A list of 2026 deals for developers, designers and makers. It has 11 categories: AI Tools and Automation, UI Kits, Templates and Boilerplates, Dev Tools and SaaS, Design and Icons, Hosting and Domains, Marketing and SEO Tools, Productivity Tools, Books and Courses, NoCode Tools, Communities and Newsletters, and Other Resources for Devs.

• Activity: 51 stars, 87 forks, 8 open pull requests, 234 commits. Last commit on November 10, 2026.
• Accepts: Tools, SaaS, UI kits, templates, boilerplates, icons, hosting, courses and books that are relevant to developers or designers.
• Table format: Name, Description, Deal Details, Validity.

How to submit

1. Fork the repository.
2. Edit README.md.
3. Add one row at the end of the right category.
4. Include the product link, the coupon (if any) and the start and end dates.
5. Open a pull request.

No GitHub account? Use the Submit a Deal form linked in the README. The README says the team reviews submissions within 24 to 48 hours.

Rules

• Active or upcoming deals only.
• Official links only, no third-party coupon sites.
• Check for duplicates first.
• Order is first come, first served.

Disclosure: I work at Pimjo, which maintains this repository.

2. Awesome Black Friday / Cyber Monday Deals (Tony Dinh)

github.com/trungdq88/Awesome-Black-Friday-Cyber-Monday

The largest active list by stars. Tony Dinh reviews every entry with help from his brother, Hieu Dinh.

• Activity: 7.5k stars, 1.7k forks, 90 open and 2,399 closed pull requests, 5,343 commits. Last commit on November 9, 2026.
• Accepts: Software, apps and SaaS only. The README says it does not take courses, books or boilerplates, and rejects "half-finished, vibe-coded, or AI slops".
• Extra reach: The README says Tony picks the 10 best indie products for his newsletter, which it lists at 15,000+ subscribers.
• Categories include: Developer Tools, Productivity, AI Tools, Design, Marketing, SEO, Startup SaaS, Social Media, Finance, Utility, Health and Miscellaneous.

How to submit

1. Read the rules in issue #367 and the pull request guide in issue #2352.
2. Fork the repository and edit README.md.
3. Add your deal at the end of the right category. Merges follow arrival order.
4. Open a pull request.

Rules

• Software only. A template or starter kit will be declined here, even if it is a good deal.
• With 90 open pull requests, expect to wait. A clean, one-line change is easier to review.

3. Black Friday Deals (mRs-)

github.com/mRs-/Black-Friday-Deals

A long-running list with a strong macOS and iOS section. It also takes books and courses. A website reads its deals from the README.

• Activity: 2.3k stars, 662 forks, 3 open pull requests, 2,756 commits. Last commit on November 11, 2026.
• Table format: Savings, Name, Description, Discount, Code and Terms.
• Savings icon: 💰 for less than 50% off, 💸 for 50% or more.

How to submit

1. Fork the repository and edit README.md on the master branch.
2. Pick the single most relevant category.
3. Add one row at the bottom of that category.
4. Put eligibility, plan limits, renewal terms and dates in the Code and Terms column.
5. Update your branch from master, then open a pull request.

Rules

• The offer must be valid for 2026. Do not reuse a 2025 coupon without checking it.
• One deal per line, with one space around each |.
• Do not align columns, sort tables or reformat other rows.
• If there is no code, write "Automatically applied".

4. Awesome Black Friday Cyber Monday Deals (twf-nikhila)

github.com/twf-nikhila/Awesome-Black-Friday-Cyber-Monday-deals

A list organized by what a product does, with a searchable website. The README lists 161 deals and keeps archives from 2021 to 2025.

• Activity: 569 stars, 367 forks, 11 open pull requests, 1,555 commits. Last commit on November 11, 2026.
• Accepts: Software, SaaS, AI tools, boilerplates and starter kits, UI kits, icons and design assets, and more.
• Extra reach: The README says the 10 best deals go to its newsletter, and merged products can add a "Featured on" badge.

How to submit

1. Edit README.md and add one row at the end of the right category's table.
2. Choose the category by what the product does. A video editor goes in Video, whether it is an app, SaaS or AI tool.
3. Use this row format:

| [Product Name](https://product.com) | One-line description | 💸 ♾️ **60% OFF** lifetime · code `BF26` | Nov 24, 2026 - Dec 1, 2026 | 

1. Open a pull request and complete the checklist in the template.

Not technical? The README links a submission form.

Rules

• Exactly four columns and a one-line description.
• Start the deal with the discount. Add 💸 for 50% or more and ♾️ for lifetime or one-time deals.
• Dates must follow the Nov 24, 2026 - Dec 1, 2026 format.
• Check that the product is not already listed.

5. Rare Big Deal (danmindru)

github.com/danmindru/rare-big-deal

A list of deals on iOS, Mac and tvOS apps, SaaS, AI and web apps. Every accepted product also gets a page and a backlink on rarebigdeal.com.

• Activity: 382 stars, 532 forks, 19 open pull requests, 2,649 commits. Last commit on November 11, 2026.
• Table format: Name, Description, Deal, Expires on date.

How to submit

1. Fork the repository and edit README.md.
2. Add one row at the bottom of the right category. The same product can go in more than one category if it fits each.
3. Open a pull request. Automated checks validate the README change.

Rules (from CURATOR.md)

• The product must normally cost money. Free apps are not listed.
• The regular price and the discount must be visible on the product's own site or store.
• The end date must be in the future.
• The product must work. Broken pages and empty shells are rejected.
• The site needs a usable logo or favicon and a share image. A person reviews these before merging.

6. Black Friday Deals (dqhieu)

github.com/dqhieu/black-friday-deals

A single-table list maintained by Hieu Dinh. It takes apps, SaaS, books and courses.

• Activity: 34 stars, 88 forks, 1 open pull request, 271 commits. Last commit on November 10, 2026.
• Table format: emoji, Name, Description, Deal details.
• Emoji: 💸 for less than 50% off, 🤑 for 50% or more.

How to submit

1. Fork the repository and edit README.md only.
2. Add one row after the last row of the Deals table.
3. Write the deal details with the discount in bold, the code in bold, then dates and limits.
4. Open a pull request.

If you use an AI coding agent to make the change, point it at AGENTS.md. That file spells out the format.

Rules

• Never edit, sort or reformat other rows.
• Do not touch README-2024.md or README-2025.md. They are archives.
• Do not use a raw | inside a cell.

7. Verified Black Friday (thoughtcook)

github.com/thoughtcook/verified-black-friday

A small list where each price is checked on the vendor's own page and dated. Deals are also available as JSON and CSV.

• Activity: 4 stars, 7 forks, 3 open issues, 48 commits. Last commit on November 11, 2026.
• Accepts: Deals for indie hackers, developers and AI builders.

How to submit

• Option A: Open an issue with the "submit deal" form.
• Option B: Edit data/deals.json, set last_checked to today, then run python3 scripts/build.py && python3 scripts/validate.py and open a pull request.

Rules

• Link the vendor's own pricing or Black Friday page.
• Copy exact prices, terms and dates. If no end date is published, write "end not stated".
• No affiliate, referral or tracking links. Pull requests with them are closed.
• Vendors can submit their own deals but must say so in the pull request.

8. Awesome Black Friday for Developers (tushargugnani)

github.com/tushargugnani/awesome-black-friday-for-developers

A reviewed list of software, design tools, UI kits and courses, maintained by blackfridaydeals.dev. It is small on purpose.

• Activity: 2 stars, 14 forks, 21 commits. Last commit on November 10, 2026.
• Accepts: Paid software, design tools, UI kits, courses and books.

How to submit

1. Fork the repository.
2. Add one entry to deals/2026.yaml with name, url, category, offer and description.
3. Run python3 scripts/validate.py and python3 scripts/build_readme.py.
4. Commit the YAML and the regenerated README.md.
5. Open a pull request titled Add Your Product.

You can also submit on blackfridaydeals.dev instead of GitHub.

Rules

• One product per pull request.
• The product must have been public for at least six months, or come from a known company, and must have a pricing page.
• Do not edit the README by hand. It is generated from the YAML.
• The maintainers close AI wrappers, empty landing pages and copy-paste "all-in-one" tools.

Popular Lists That Have Not Opened 2026 Yet

These repositories have large audiences, but their last commit was in late 2025. Watch them in mid-November and submit when the 2026 edition appears.

9. InfoSec Black Friday (0x90n)

github.com/0x90n/InfoSec-Black-Friday

• Activity: 4.4k stars, 513 forks, 14 open pull requests. Last commit on November 28, 2025. The README still shows the 2025 edition.
• Accepts: Security tools, training and services only.
• How to submit: Pull request in the README's format, with a source link and the code. The deal must be active, or a waitlist.
• Rules: The README says the maintainer tests each deal and does not use affiliate links.

10. MDB Black Friday 2025 (mdbootstrap)

github.com/mdbootstrap/Black-Friday-2025

• Activity: 775 stars, 129 forks, 8 open pull requests. Last commit on November 28, 2025.
• Accepts: UI kits, WordPress plugins, hosting, apps, courses and books.
• Note: The repository name is tied to 2025, and some rows still show 2024 codes. Check whether MDB opens a 2026 repository before you submit.

11. GreatFrontEnd Black Friday Deals

github.com/greatfrontend/black-friday-cyber-monday-deals

• Activity: 184 stars, 40 forks, 0 open pull requests. Last commit on December 2, 2025. The README is still titled 2025.
• Accepts: Interview prep, courses, UI kits and starter kits, developer tools, books, productivity and AI tools, design kits.
• How to submit: Pull request, adding your deal to the end of a category.
• Rules: The README asks advertisers to star the repo first. Low-quality products may be removed or reordered.

How to Write a Pull Request That Gets Merged

The same mistakes get pull requests closed across all of these repositories. Avoid them.

1. Match the list's scope. Tony Dinh's list rejects boilerplates. InfoSec Black Friday takes only security products. Read the README before you fork.
2. Add one row at the end of one category. Almost every list merges in arrival order. Inserting higher up or sorting the table causes conflicts.
3. Change only your row. Do not align columns, run a formatter or fix other people's typos in the same pull request.
4. Copy the row format exactly. Count the columns. Use the list's own emoji legend and date format.
5. Link the official page. Use the product's pricing or Black Friday page. Some lists close pull requests that contain affiliate or tracking links.
6. State the real offer. Give the discount, the code (or "no code needed"), the plan it applies to, the dates and any limits such as "new customers only".
7. Keep the description to one plain sentence. Say what the product does and where it runs. Skip words like "best" and "revolutionary".
8. Run the scripts when the repo has them. Lists that build from YAML or JSON expect the validate and build commands to pass.
9. Update your branch before you submit. If a conflicting pull request merges first, rebase and keep your row at the bottom.
10. Use a clear title. "Add ProductName (Developer Tools)" tells the maintainer what to check.

FAQ

When are Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2026?

Black Friday is on Friday, November 27, 2026. Cyber Monday is on Monday, November 30, 2026.

Is it free to list a deal in these repositories?

Yes. All 11 repositories accept community pull requests at no cost. Some also sell sponsored spots at the top of the README, which are separate from the free list.

Can I submit the same deal to several repositories?

Yes. Each repository is independent. Adjust the row to each list's format and category names.

Do I need a GitHub account?

For a pull request, yes. Pimjo and twf-nikhila also accept deals through a form, and tushargugnani accepts them on blackfridaydeals.dev.

How long does review take?

It depends on the list. Pimjo's README says 24 to 48 hours. Tony Dinh's list had 90 open pull requests on November 11, 2026, so expect a longer wait there.

Why was my pull request closed?

The most common reasons in these rules are: the product is out of scope, the row is in the wrong place or format, other rows were changed, the link is not official, or the deal could not be checked.

Can I add a 2025 deal?

No. Every list here asks for active or upcoming offers. Update the code and dates for 2026 before you submit.

Final Thoughts

If you build developer tools, SaaS or AI products, start with Pimjo's list. It has categories for AI Tools and Automation and for Dev Tools and SaaS, and it takes templates and boilerplates that Tony Dinh's list declines. Its README says the team reviews submissions within 24 to 48 hours, and it had 8 open pull requests on November 11, 2026, compared with 90 on Tony Dinh's list. If you do not use GitHub, you can send your deal through its form instead.

Then submit to the larger lists whose scope matches your product. Tony Dinh's and mRs-'s lists give the most reach. Smaller curated lists such as rare-big-deal and verified-black-friday have stricter rules, but they add a product page or a dated record of your price.

If you know another active repository that takes 2026 deals, share it in the comments and I will check it for the next update.