Show HN: Searchable directory of 22k+ products from worker-owned co-ops
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A searchable directory of 22,000+ products from worker-owned co-ops, built by scraping catalogs from 60 co-op stores.
The site aggregates product catalogs from about 60 worker-owned cooperative stores, totaling over 22,000 items including coffee, chocolate, clothing, books, and home goods. Users can search and click through to buy directly from the co-op's site; no commission is taken.
A separate section lists 110+ worker-owned coffee shops, restaurants, and bars by city, mostly in the US. The site is a static Next.js app with JSON-backed search, no accounts, tracking, or ads.
What commenters are saying
Commenters praised the project for its speed and usefulness. Many requested a location-based map view for coffee shops and restaurants. A debate arose over whether worker co-ops are inherently more ethical than private businesses, with some arguing democracy in the workplace is more ethical and others pointing out that co-ops can still be unethical.
Several commenters asked about verification methods for worker-owned status, and a few shared tips on identifying co-ops. Some expressed interest in a similar directory for jobs at tech co-ops.