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Drop the issue
Describe the outcome in GitHub, with the context and constraints you already have.
System: Status Online // Capacity: 2 Desks AvailableShip better.
Ship better.
Asynchronously.
A senior engineering desk for teams who want momentum without another full-time hire. Submit the issue. Get the pull request.
Claim your desk →$99 test drive · $490/mo full desk · 48h typical turnaround
merge.sh — live
$ merge-desks start --issue=418
Your backlog, minus the bottleneck.
The delivery loop
From issue
to shipped.
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We shape the scope
Your desk turns the request into a focused implementation plan — no discovery theatre.
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Code gets shipped
A senior engineer works the queue and keeps progress visible in async updates.
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Review the PR
You get production-ready code, tests, and a clean pull request back in your repo.
The operating system
Your backlog.
Our craft.
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One queue. Zero chaos.
A linear board that keeps priorities visible and your team moving in one direction.
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Senior hands on deck.
Every issue is handled by an experienced engineer who ships production-grade work.
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PRs, not promises.
You get a reviewable pull request in your repo. Clear scope, clear ownership, clean handoff.
Scope & capabilities
What belongs
in your queue.
Edge-case bug fixing
Surgical debugging of API failures, race conditions, auth token issues, and production errors your team doesn’t have bandwidth to tackle.
Fullstack features
Building routes, React/Next.js screens, webhooks, and external connectors ready for deployment.
Database & ORM refactor
PostgreSQL query optimization, Prisma migrations, Redis caching layers, and index tuning for performance.
Automated test harness
Unit and integration suites with Vitest and Playwright to cover critical legacy code paths.
API & microservice scaffolding
Fastify services with Zod validation, structured logging, resilience boundaries, and clear contracts.
UI polish & accessibility
Tailwind refinements, micro-interactions, dark mode implementation, and WCAG AA accessibility compliance.
Built for the repo-native
Talk in
issues.
Ship in PRs.
No project management theater. Connect GitHub, describe the outcome, and let the desk handle the implementation details.
const ticket = await mergeDesks.submit({
repo: "acme/app",
issue: #418
});ticket.create
The math
Why async
engineering wins.
Hiring full-time brings onboarding delays, benefits overhead, and fixed burn. Agencies bill for management layers. We deliver commits.
Full-time Senior Engineer
$110,000+ /year ($9,200/mo)
Gross salary, payroll taxes, benefits, and a 4-week onboarding overhead before first productive output.
- Weeks of onboarding ramp-up
- 10h+ weekly sync meetings
- Fixed cost even during low demand
Agency Retainer
$6,000+ /month
Expensive retainers, strict scope boundaries, and non-technical project managers between you and the code.
- Status alignment meetings
- Non-technical intermediaries
- Lock-in contracts with penalties
MergeDesks Founder Desk
$490 /month
Senior engineer in your async queue. Pause or cancel anytime. Zero meetings, zero overhead.
$350/mo Early Adopter pricing — lock it in permanently.
- Zero calls or meetings
- Production-ready PRs within 48h
- Linear queue with one active task
- Pause when demand drops
Simulated PR deliveries / architecture samples
Proof in the
pull request.
“The biggest advantage is not having daily standup calls. The issue goes in at night and the PR comes back with passing tests and enough context to review.”
“The TypeScript quality and communication in PR comments keep the technical work moving forward without creating another layer of meetings.”
“Clean code, explicit scope, and deliverables that can be reviewed directly in the repository — no slide decks, no presentations.”
The philosophy
Meetings are where engineering speed goes to die.
Traditional software houses drown execution in status meetings and discovery theater. They bill for alignment rituals while your backlog stays frozen.
MergeDesks operates on an uncompromising rule: deep asynchronous execution. You keep your product momentum; we solve the engineering backlog.
Choose your entry point
Start small.
Ship continuously.
Test the quality with one focused task, or claim a recurring engineering desk for the backlog that never stops.
The Test Drive
$99 one-time
One critical bug, API route adjustment, UI component, or focused refactor.
Zero-risk PR guarantee included
- PR delivered within 48 hours
- $99 credited to month one
- Upgrade within 7 days
Founder Desk
$490 /month
$490$350/moEarly Adopter
Unlimited backlog with one active task processed in a continuous queue.
Lock in early founder pricing permanently. Will never increase while your desk remains active.
- Production-ready PRs every 48h
- Pause or cancel anytime
- Stripe self-service billing
No calendar link required
Send a signal.
We'll ship back.
Describe what's blocking your sprint. We'll reply by email with an executable technical plan — zero qualification calls required.
The small print
Questions,
answered.
How fast do things ship?
Most scoped tickets return as a reviewable pull request within 48 hours. Complex work is broken into clear slices first.
What kind of work can I submit?
Product features, bug fixes, integrations, refactors, and the engineering work between the lines.
Is this a replacement for my team?
No. MergeDesks is an execution layer for teams that need extra senior capacity without extra meetings.
What if the code doesn’t pass review?
Our Zero-Risk PR Guarantee covers your first delivery. If the code fails your technical review or doesn’t meet agreed acceptance criteria, we refund 100% with a single click.