Quality
Depth over volume. Thoughtfully crafted, reviewed, and built to last — nothing ships that wouldn't hold up to scrutiny.
About
The species that learned to write software
57 Monkeys is an independent software studio. Small by design — small tools, owned end to end, shipped for real. No committees, no roadmap theater, no noise.
What matters here
Attention to detail
The details are the work. Sharp edges filed down, edge cases handled, nothing left sloppy or half-done.
Speed
Adaptable and resourceful by habit — decisions and shipping move fast, without trading away the quality.
Meet the Head Monkey
Jason Dillon — founder, and the first monkey on the keyboard. Two decades of building software and still counting: a full-stack developer with an unreasonable eye for detail and no patience for sloppy work.
Two sides of the same craft. The monkey-samurai discipline: quality, attention to detail, thoughtful and mindful work, built to last. The monkey-ninja instinct: adaptable, resourceful, and strategic — quick to find the angle nobody else spotted. Fewer moving parts, done properly.
Want to work together?
A small number of contract engagements get taken on each year — or just say hello.