Make technology your strongest spell
Manacost is a California-based software engineering agency
We're building the next generation of best-in-class software—leveraging modern, type-safe architectures and performance-first frameworks.
We're headquartered in Chico, CA. One of our goals is to give back to our local communities and to the technologies and organizations we love.
Cases
We're looking to cut our teeth on interesting projects, or contribute to organizations with strong missions.
betterchico.org
A civil-service website for Chico, CA
Services
Web Presences
Marketing Websites, Web Portals, and high performance web apps
Platform Applications
Desktop Applications, Kiosks, Mobile Apps, Browser Extensions, CLI tools, etc
Integrations
Extend and improve your existing tools and software
Fractional CTO
High-level guidance for navigation the modern digital landscape
Digital Experiences
Video Games, Data Visualizations, generative art, and interactive experiences
Legacy Code Modernization
Improve and revitalize dated software and tech stacks
Software Consultancy
Providing solutions, optimizing existing tech, or connecting you with suitable experts
Team Bolstering
Meet important deadlines by adding skilled engineers to your current engineering team
Product Discovery
Explore how technology can amplify your business and outcomes
Code Recovery & Agentic Development
Turn AI-assisted prototypes and difficult codebases into software your team can understand, extend, and trust
AI & Agentic Systems
Build useful, supervised AI workflows when they create a real advantage
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Whether you want to understand feasibility, get a quote, or begin an ambitious new project—
Let's make it happen.