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What is Hacktoberfest?

Hacktoberfest is a month-long celebration of open source software when everyone is encouraged to support open source communities. The CD Foundation and its projects are excited to participate for the fifth year in a row!

⚠️ This year’s event is over. View our wrap up for 2024.

Who can contribute?

Everyone is invited to participate and contribute regardless of your background or experience! If you’re planning to contribute tag us @CDeliveryFdn on social media and use the official hashtag #hacktoberfest

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When is it happening?

As the name suggests: Hacktoberfest happens during the month of October

  • October 1: Hacktoberfest starts!
  • October 31: Hacktoberfest ends
  • Rest of the year: Open Source contributions are always welcome

Participating CDF Projects

Each CDF projects has identified issues and guidelines to help you contribute. Click on the project logos below to learn more about them.

Sign-up to participate

Hacktoberfest registration is now open! The Hacktoberfest website offers a wealth of resources for both open source newcomers and seasoned experts.

Register Now to Participate

Do I get a reward? ✨

You’ll get a digital badge through Holopin to represent your participation in Hacktoberfest. As each of your four pull/merge requests is accepted by a maintainer, you’ll unlock a new level in your badge, letting you customize it and showing to the community your achievement. More

Questions?

If you have any questions, email info@cd.foundation

Social #hacktoberfest

Join the Hacktoberfest Discord server to meet other participants

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