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  "description": "A curated list of the best Bluesky starter packs for software development, with a heavy focus on game dev communities.",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Most of the software development starter packs on Bluesky lean heavily into game dev. That's just where the energy is right now. I pulled the best from the software development category — 2,800+ packs total.\n\n Standout packs \n\n Solo Game Developers by @richtaur.bsky.social has 150+ solo devs building games on their own. Good for seeing how people ship without a team.\n\n Ultimate RPG Maker Indie Dev List 1 by @valenalvern.bsky.social is 150+ developers using RPG Maker — a specific toolchain community you won't stumble into otherwise.\n\n Wholesome and Cosy Games by @jorgegamedev.com collects 150+ devs making relaxing, non-competitive games. Game Designers 101 by @geirovealnes.bsky.social focuses on design specifically — 150+ people talking mechanics, systems, and player experience.\n\n Video Game Insiders/Developers by @lavawings.bsky.social and Thunderful's Totally Awesome Indies by @thunderfulgames.bsky.social are both solid 150+ member packs covering indie studios and industry folks.\n\n UKGI Slack Starter Pack by @xgemgem.bsky.social is the UK games industry community — 150+ members from the UKGI Slack channel. And GameDev Matters by @stephenreidedu.bsky.social rounds things out with 150+ members discussing the business and craft of game development.\n\n Find more \n\nAll 2,800+ packs are in the software development category . See how to find starter packs or search the full directory .",
  "title": "Best Bluesky starter packs for software development | TheBlue.social",
  "updatedAt": "2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z"
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