The openCode software directory makes projekte publicly visible and searchable. This allows other users of the platform to use your software.

Requirements

If you would like to have your software project listed in the software directory, your project must meet the following requirements:

Steps for adding an entry to the software directory

If you have met the requirements, follow these steps from creating a publiccode.yml file to successfully adding your software to the openCode software directory:

  1. Create a LICENSE file with the license that best suits your software.
  2. Create a publiccode.yml file.
  3. If necessary: Refine your software's entry in the software directory

Frequently asked questions and problems

What is publiccode.yml?

publiccode.yml is a metadata standard file used to describe open source projekte for the public sector. On openCode, all entries in the software directory are automatically imported from the respective publiccode.yml files of the projekte on the GitLab instance.