RConnect (Rocket Connect)
Connecting people through open source by enhancing the ecosystem and fostering community engagement. RConnect (Rocket Connect) is an open-source community builder and AI tooling company. They build advanced developer tools, such as MCP Connect and GQLPT, serving major tech players including Neo4j, Prisma, and Google Developer Groups.
Industry
Developer Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Open Source
Service Type
Web Application Development, UI/UX Design
Core Tech
Next.js, React, Figma
The Challenge
RConnect operates at the cutting edge of software development, providing sophisticated tools for Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations, AI-driven GraphQL generation, and OpenTelemetry-compliant observability.
To effectively serve their audience of professional developers and enterprise organizations, they required a digital platform that matched the technical caliber of their products. The challenge was to present complex technical offerings—ranging from browser-based debugging workbenches to AI agents—in a clear, accessible, and professional manner, establishing trust with high-profile industry partners.
The Goal
The primary objective was to design and engineer a robust marketing and community hub, RConnect. This hub was intended to clearly categorize and showcase diverse technical products, such as MCP Connect, GQLPT, and APIPT, thereby facilitating the mission of "connecting people through open source."
The design also emphasized providing a performant, SEO-friendly website capable of supporting their sustained growth in the rapidly evolving AI and Developer Relations space.
The Solution
Hubql Labs partnered with RConnect to build their digital presence from the ground up, moving from concept to a live website.
Architecture & Approach
We adopted a component-driven architecture using React and Next.js. This choice ensured server-side rendering (SSR) for optimal SEO performance—critical for an open-source company relying on organic discovery—while maintaining the interactivity required for a modern developer platform.
Key Execution Details
Design-to-Code Workflow
We utilized Figma to prototype a clean, developer-centric UI/UX before writing a single line of code. This ensured the visual language aligned with the precision expected by engineering audiences.
Scalable Component System
We built a modular frontend structure, allowing RConnect to easily add new products or service offerings (like their Software Training and Developer Relations programs).
Performance Optimization
The site was optimized for fast load times, catering to a global audience of developers who prioritize speed and efficiency.
Technologies & Tools
Frontend
React, Next.js
Design
Figma
Deployment
Vercel
The Result
The project was successfully delivered and handed over to the RConnect engineering team for long-term internal maintenance. The platform now serves as the central interface to showcase their products and services, effectively highlighting their work with industry giants such as Hasura and Prisma.
By providing a solid, well-engineered foundation, Hubql Labs enabled RConnect to focus on what they do best: building the next generation of AI and open-source development tools.
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