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Learn the workflow: Fork, Clone, Commit, and Push.

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Open Source Programs

Explore ongoing and upcoming open-source programs with timelines, prerequisites, and official resources.

Google Summer of Code

A global program focused on bringing new contributors into open source software development.

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GSSoC

GirlScript Summer of Code is a three-month-long Open Source program by GirlScript Foundation.

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Hacktoberfest

A month-long celebration of open-source software run by DigitalOcean.

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Social Winter of Code

Beginner-focused winter open-source program.

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Linux Foundation

Explore various mentorship opportunities within the massive Linux ecosystem.

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Outreachy

Provides internships to people subject to systemic bias and underrepresented in tech.

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MLH Fellowship

A remote internship-like open source program where you collaborate in pods on real-world projects with mentorship.

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Season of KDE

A mentorship program by KDE that allows contributors to work on open source desktop and Qt-based projects.

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Hyperledger Mentorship

A blockchain-focused mentorship program under the Hyperledger open source ecosystem with guided project contributions.

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Why OpenSource Compass?

Timeless principles meet modern open source. Structured paths built from decades of collective wisdom.

Start with Strong Foundations

Learn the timeless principles that successful open-source projects are built upon β€” long before your first pull request.

Grow with Mentorship

Learn alongside maintainers and contributors who’ve already walked the path you’re starting today.

Navigate Community & Culture

Understand codes of conduct, collaboration etiquette, and how contributors earn trust and respect.

Community Driven

Built by contributors, improved by contributors.

Open Source Milestones

Celebrating achievements of contributors, programs, and mentorships around the globe.

50K+

First Contributions

200+

Programs Tracked

10K+

Active Mentors

5Y+

Proven Track Record

Open Source Opportunities

Curated programs with historical success rates and maintainer insights.

Social Winter of Code

Grow with Mentorship

India's premier winter program with strong mentorship culture.

Jan 2026

GirlScript Summer of Code

Large-scale program with mentors, tasks, and community learning.

Summer 2026

Google Summer of Code

Global standard for student contributors and open source orgs.

Advanced

Outreachy

Paid internships supporting underrepresented people in tech.

Internship

MLH Fellowship

Work in pods on real projects with guided mentorship.

Spring

Linux Foundation Mentorship

Paid mentorships across major Linux Foundation projects.

Professional

Stay Ahead of Open Source

Weekly dispatches: Deadlines, AMAs, and Contribution Strategies.