Open Source

The vast majority of businesses today rely on open source, making it an essential part of the software industry. And millions of those projects are on GitHub. Learn about documentation, maintainers, gaming Git, licenses, and how open source positively impacts the world. You can also find information in our documentation about how to build and foster sustainable open source communities.

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Highlights from Git 2.50

The open source Git project just released Git 2.50. Here is GitHub’s look at some of the most interesting features and changes introduced since last time.

4 trends shaping open source funding—and what they mean for maintainers

Get insights on the latest trends from GitHub experts while catching up on these exciting new projects.

Shine a spotlight on your open source project

Celebrate #MaintainerMonth with two big opportunities to showcase your open source project at GitHub Universe and WeAreDevelopers World Congress. Applications are open. Don’t miss out!

Our pledge to help improve the accessibility of open source software at scale

GitHub takes the Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) pledge.

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Dos and don’ts when sunsetting open source projects

Three maintainers share their tips for gracefully sunsetting open source projects.

Welcome to Maintainer Month: Events, exclusive discounts, and a new security challenge

This May marks the fifth annual Maintainer Month, and there are lots of treats in store: new badges, special discounts, events with experts, and more.

From MCP to multi-agents: The top 10 new open source AI projects on GitHub right now and why they matter

Get insights on the latest trends from GitHub experts while catching up on these exciting new projects.

How the GitHub CLI can now enable triangular workflows

The GitHub CLI now supports common Git configurations for triangular workflows. Learn more about triangular workflows, how they work, and how to configure them for your Git workflows. Then, see how you can leverage these using the GitHub CLI.

How to take climate action with your code

There are 60,000+ climate-focused projects on GitHub, explore one this Earth Day!

What the heck is MCP and why is everyone talking about it?

Everyone’s talking about MCP these days when it comes to large language models (LLMs)—here’s what you need to know.

How to request a change to a CVE record

Learn how to identify which CVE Numbering Authority is responsible for the record, how to contact them, and what to include with your suggestion.

Git turns 20: A Q&A with Linus Torvalds

To celebrate two decades of Git, we sat down with Linus Torvalds—the creator of Git and Linux—to discuss how it forever changed software development.

5 GitHub Actions every maintainer needs to know

With these actions, you can keep your open source projects organized, minimize repetitive and manual tasks, and focus more on writing code.

World Water Day: how GitHub Copilot is helping bring clean water to communities

From simplifying the workflow of a developer to having an impact on the global water crisis, technology and AI are reshaping the way charity: water works.

Highlights from Git 2.49

The open source Git project just released Git 2.49. Here is GitHub’s look at some of the most interesting features and changes introduced since last time.

4 steps toward building an open source community

Three maintainers talk about how they fostered their open source communities.

Community managers in action: Leading a developer community for good

GitHub’s Digital Public Goods Open Source Community Manager Program just wrapped up a second successful year, helping Community Managers gain experience in using open source for good.

Support the open source projects you love this Valentine’s Day

Show your appreciation to the open source projects you love. You can help provide much-needed support to the critical but often underfunded projects that keep your infrastructure running smoothly. And remember—every day is a perfect day to support open source! 💖