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A curated list of the most essential open source projects, based on the OpenSSF Criticality Score. These projects power global infrastructure and are widely relied upon across industries.
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Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)
The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) is an open-source organization under the Linux Foundation that promotes the development and adoption of cloud-native technologies. It serves as a hub for projects that enable scalable, resilient, and portable applications in modern cloud environments.
197 projects
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Prometheus
Envoy
The Linux Kernel Organization
The Linux Kernel Organization is responsible for maintaining and distributing the Linux kernel, the core of the Linux operating system. It oversees the development, collaboration, and release processes for the kernel, ensuring stability, security, and performance.
1 project
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PyTorch Foundation
The PyTorch Foundation is an organization under the Linux Foundation that oversees the development and governance of PyTorch, an open-source deep learning framework originally developed by Meta (Facebook). It provides a structured environment for collaboration among researchers, developers, and industry partners.
1 project
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PyTorch Project
Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF)
The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) is a collaborative initiative under the Linux Foundation, dedicated to improving security in open-source software. It brings together industry leaders, developers, and security experts to address vulnerabilities and enhance the supply chain security of open-source projects.
28 projects
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SLSA
OpenSSF Scorecard
LF AI & Data
LF AI & Data is a foundation under the Linux Foundation dedicated to advancing open-source artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data projects. It fosters collaboration between industry leaders, researchers, and developers to create scalable, trustworthy, and interoperable AI and data solutions.
68 projects
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DLRover
LF Networking (LFN)
LF Networking (LFN) is an initiative under the Linux Foundation that fosters collaboration to develop open-source networking solutions. It brings together service providers, cloud providers, enterprises, and vendors to create scalable, interoperable, and automated network infrastructures.
104 projects
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OpenDaylight
Nephio Project
ONAP
FD.io
FINOS (The Fintech Open Source Foundation)
FINOS (The Fintech Open Source Foundation) is a Linux Foundation project dedicated to open-source innovation in the financial services industry. It fosters collaboration between banks, fintech companies, technology firms, and regulatory bodies to drive open-source adoption and create interoperable solutions for finance.
60 projects
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Perspective
Legend
FDC3
Common Cloud Controls
FinOps Foundation
Focuses on advancing cloud financial management through best practices, education, and standards.
3 projects
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FinOps Project
LF Energy (LFE)
Accelerates the energy sector's transition to open-source technologies for smarter grids and sustainable energy solutions.
31 projects
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OpenJS Foundation
Hosts projects that support the JavaScript ecosystem, fostering collaboration and innovation in web technologies.
41 projects
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Joint Development Foundation
Facilitates the creation of standards and specifications through open-source collaboration.
24 projects
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Joint Development Foundation
Academy Software Foundation
The mission of the Academy Software Foundation (ASWF) is to increase the quality and quantity of contributions to the content creation industry’s open source software base; to provide a neutral forum to coordinate cross-project efforts; to provide a common build and test infrastructure; and to provide individuals and organizations a clear path to participation in advancing our open source ecosystem.
19 projects
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OpenCue
OpenColorIO
OpenEXR
OpenTimelineIO
LF Edge
Develops open-source software for edge computing, enabling devices to process data closer to where it's generated.
18 projects
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EVE
LF Decentralized Trust
Encompasses projects like Hyperledger and Trust Over IP, aiming to build decentralized digital trust infrastructure.
17 projects
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Open Mainframe Project (OMP)
Promotes the adoption and development of open-source software on mainframe platforms.
16 projects
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O-RAN Software Community
Develops open-source software for Radio Access Networks (RAN) to promote interoperability and innovation in mobile networks.
15 projects
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Cloud Foundry Foundation (CFF)
The Cloud Foundry Foundation (CFF) is a directed fund under the Linux Foundation that governs and promotes Cloud Foundry, an open-source, multi-cloud Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) designed to simplify application development and deployment across diverse cloud environments.
13 projects
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Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK)
The Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) is a Linux Foundation project providing open-source libraries and drivers to accelerate packet processing in user space across various CPU architectures. It enables high-throughput, low-latency networking applications by bypassing the kernel, making it ideal for performance-critical systems like routers, firewalls, and telecom infrastructure.
11 projects
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Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK)
Call for Code
A worldwide, multi-year initiative inspiring developers to solve pressing problems with sustainable solutions. Commit to the cause. Push for change.
11 projects
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Call for Code
Confidential Computing Consortium (CCC)
The Confidential Computing Consortium (CCC) is a Linux Foundation project that brings together hardware vendors, cloud providers, and software developers to accelerate the adoption of confidential computing—technology that protects data in use by performing computation in a trusted execution environment (TEE).
11 projects
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High Performance Software Foundation (HPSF)
Aims to build and promote open-source software for high-performance computing applications.
10 projects
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Continuous Delivery Foundation (CDF)
The Continuous Delivery Foundation (CDF) is a Linux Foundation project that fosters collaboration on open-source continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) tools. It hosts key projects like Jenkins, Tekton, Spinnaker, and Jenkins X, promoting best practices and interoperability in software delivery.
10 projects
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Jenkins
Project Jupyter
Provides open-source tools for interactive computing, including Jupyter Notebooks, widely used in data science and education.
9 projects
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Project Jupyter
GraphQL Foundation
Supports the GraphQL query language and related tools to enhance API development and usage.
7 projects
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Automated Compliance Tooling (ACT)
Open initiative focused on developing and maintaining open-source tools that automate and streamline compliance with industry standards, regulations, and policies across software systems and infrastructure.
7 projects
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Automated Compliance Tooling (ACT)
CHIPS Alliance Fund
The CHIPS Alliance Fund under the Linux Foundation supports open-source hardware development, fostering collaboration on silicon device designs, including CPUs and SoCs, to accelerate innovation and reduce development costs.
6 projects
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Open Container Initiative (OCI)
Creates open industry standards around container formats and runtimes to ensure portability and interoperability.
6 projects
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R Consortium, Inc.
Promotes the R programming language and its ecosystem through funding and support of open-source projects.
5 projects
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Dronecode Project, Inc.
Supports open-source UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) software, including PX4 autopilot, to advance drone innovation.
5 projects
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LF Connectivity
Focuses on advancing open-source projects related to connectivity technologies, including networking and telecommunications.
4 projects
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LF Connectivity
Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance
Focuses on developing cryptographic algorithms resistant to quantum computing threats.
3 projects
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Open 3D Foundation
Supports the development of open-source 3D engine technology for gaming, simulation, and visualization applications.
3 projects
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Magma Fund
Supports the Magma project, which provides a software platform for building carrier-grade mobile networks.
3 projects
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SPDX
(Software Package Data Exchange) Provides a standard format for communicating software bill of materials (SBOM) information.
3 projects
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SPDX
DENT Fund
Develops an open-source network operating system for disaggregated network switches, targeting enterprise edge and retail environments.
2 projects
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InterUSS Platform Fund
Develops an open-source platform for Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Service Suppliers to share airspace data.
2 projects
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Aether Fund
Aether is a cloud native implementation of 5G Connectivity-as-a-Service.
2 projects
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Margo
Aims to develop open-source solutions for managing and orchestrating network functions and services.
2 projects
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ELISA Fund
(Enabling Linux in Safety Applications) Aims to make Linux suitable for safety-critical systems like automotive and medical devices.
2 projects
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ELISA Fund
Open Programmable Infrastructure Fund
Supports the development of open-source solutions for programmable infrastructure, including SmartNICs and DPUs.
2 projects
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P4 Fund
Supports the P4 programming language, enabling programmable data planes in networking devices.
2 projects
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RISC-V International
Advances the RISC-V open standard instruction set architecture, promoting open hardware development.
2 projects
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RISC-V International
kernelCI Initiative Fund
Automates testing of the Linux kernel across various hardware platforms to ensure stability and compatibility.
2 projects
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US GOV OPS
The US GOV OPS project under the Linux Foundation is an initiative aimed at enhancing the adoption and development of open-source software within U.S. government operations.
2 projects
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US GOV OPS
Green Software Foundation Fund
Advocates for sustainable software development practices to reduce carbon emissions in the tech industry.
2 projects
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Green Software Foundation
Broadband Fund
Supports open-source projects that transform broadband networks and the Passive Optical Network (PON) industry, including the SEBA reference design and the VOLTHA project for virtualizing multi-vendor PON systems.
2 projects
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Alliance for OpenUSD Fund (AOUSDF)
The Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD) is an open, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the interoperability of 3D content through OpenUSD (Universal Scene Description).
2 projects
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Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD)
Tazama Project
Develops open-source tools for monitoring and observability in cloud-native environments.
2 projects
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The Linux Foundation
A non-profit organization established in 2000 to support Linux development and open-source software projects.
2 projects
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The Presto Foundation Fund
Supports Presto, an open-source distributed SQL query engine for big data analytics.
2 projects
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Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity
The Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) is a Linux Foundation project that develops open technical standards to certify the origin and history of digital media, aiming to combat misinformation and enhance trust in online content.
1 project
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Unified Acceleration Foundation Fund
Aims to create a unified programming model for diverse computing architectures.
1 project
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Unified Acceleration Foundation Fund
Open Mobile Hub
Provides open-source tools and frameworks for building and managing mobile applications and services.
1 project
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OpenHPC Project
Provides a collection of open-source software components and tools for High Performance Computing (HPC) environments.
1 project
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OpenHPC Project
AsyncAPI
AsyncAPI seeks to improve the current state of Event-Driven Architectures (EDAs) and the tooling system around them.
1 project
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eBPF Foundation
Promotes the extended Berkeley Packet Filter (eBPF) technology, enabling safe and efficient kernel-level programmability.
1 project
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eBPF Foundation
Servo Project
Develops a high-performance browser engine written in Rust, focusing on parallelism and safety.
1 project
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Valkey
Valkey
1 project
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Valkey
Camara Fund
The CAMARA Fund under the Linux Foundation supports the CAMARA project, which develops open, standardized telco APIs to enable cross-network application interoperability.
1 project
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OpenWallet Foundation
Develops open-source software for secure and interoperable digital wallets, supporting payments and identity verification.
1 project
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Working Group for RUST Bindings
Working Group for RUST Bindings
1 project
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OpenChain Project
Establishes standards for open-source compliance to ensure consistent and reliable software supply chains.
1 project
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OpenAPI Initiative
Promotes the OpenAPI Specification for defining standard, language-agnostic interfaces to RESTful APIs.
1 project
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Automotive Grade Linux (AGL)
Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) is a collaborative open-source project under the Linux Foundation that brings together automakers, suppliers, and technology companies to develop a unified software platform for in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) and other automotive applications.
1 project
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Automotive Grade Linux (AGL)
TARS Foundation
Supports microservices development, focusing on the TARS framework for building distributed applications.
1 project
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TARS Foundation
TODO Group
(Talk Openly, Develop Openly) A community of open-source program managers sharing best practices and tools.
1 project
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Yocto Project
Yocto Project
1 project
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MLflow
An open-source platform for managing the machine learning lifecycle, including experimentation, reproducibility, and deployment.
1 project
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MLflow
Youki
Youki is a project under the Linux Foundation that provides a container runtime written in Rust. It’s designed to be fast, secure, and lightweight, serving as an alternative to runc (the default OCI runtime used by Docker and containerd). Youki implements the Open Container Initiative (OCI) runtime spec, focusing on safety and modern code practices using Rust.
1 project
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Zephyr Project
Zephyr Project
1 project
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Core Infrastructure Initiative (CII)
The Core Infrastructure Initiative (CII) was a Linux Foundation project launched in 2014 to fund and support critical open-source software projects essential to internet infrastructure, such as OpenSSL and OpenSSH.
1 project
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Core Infrastructure Initiative (CII)
Xen Project
Xen Project
1 project
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Xen Project
openIDL
(Open Insurance Data Link) Aims to improve data sharing and analytics in the insurance industry through open-source solutions.
1 project
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openIDL
RISE Project
(RISC-V Software Ecosystem) Aims to enhance the software ecosystem for RISC-V processors across various applications.
1 project
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RISE Project
Civil Infrastructure Platform (CIP)
The Civil Infrastructure Platform (CIP) is a Linux Foundation project that provides an open-source, industrial-grade software base layer for long-term maintenance of critical infrastructure systems like power, transportation, and healthcare.
1 project
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Civil Infrastructure Platform (CIP)
Core Embedded Linux Project (CELP)
The Core Embedded Linux Project (CELP) is a Linux Foundation initiative that provides a vendor-neutral forum for advancing embedded Linux technologies across various industries, including consumer electronics, industrial systems, and IoT. It supports long-term kernel maintenance, open-source tooling, and collaborative projects like the Civil Infrastructure Platform and the Fuego test framework.
1 project
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Core Embedded Linux Project (CELP)
Open Security Controller Project (OSC)
Provides open-source solutions for orchestrating security services in software-defined networks.
1 project
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Open Security Controller Project (OSC)
Overture Maps Foundation Fund
Collaborates on open map data to create interoperable and high-quality mapping solutions.
1 project
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Ceph Foundation
The Ceph Foundation is an open-source initiative under the Linux Foundation that supports the development and adoption of Ceph, a highly scalable and distributed storage platform. Ceph provides unified storage solutions, including object, block, and file storage, making it popular for cloud and enterprise environments.
1 project
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Delta Lake Project
The Delta Lake Project is an open-source storage framework hosted by the Linux Foundation's LF AI & Data Foundation. It enables the creation of a Lakehouse architecture by providing ACID transactions, scalable metadata handling, and time travel capabilities on top of existing data lakes.
1 project
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OpenSearch Software Foundation
The OpenSearch Software Foundation (OSSF) is an open-source organization dedicated to the development and governance of OpenSearch, a community-driven search and analytics suite. Originally forked from Elasticsearch and Kibana after their licensing changes, OpenSearch is supported by Amazon Web Services (AWS) but operates independently under an open governance model.
1 project
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IO Visor Project
Offers a programmable data plane for modern networking, leveraging technologies like eBPF.
1 project
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IO Visor Project
SONiC Fund
Supports SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud), an open-source network operating system.
1 project
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SONiC Foundation
Build Automation Systems
High-level build orchestration solutions that compile code, run tests, manage dependencies, and package software for deployment.
41 projects
Helm Chart Repositories
Platforms for storing and managing Kubernetes application packages
11 projects
Visual Studio Code Extensions
Extensions that enhance Visual Studio Code by providing first‐class support for Dart and Flutter – including debugging, code assist, and integrated tooling.
10 projects
Neural Data Processing Tools
Software tools for processing, analyzing, and sorting neural activity data for neuroscience research, including spike sorting pipelines.
8 projects
Subscription Management Platforms
Tools for handling recurring payments and managing subscription-based business models.
4 projects
Compilation Cache Tools
Tools that accelerate software builds by caching compilation outputs to avoid redundant work, similar to ccache.
3 projects
Product Information Management Systems
Software for organizing, enriching, and distributing product data across sales channels.
2 projects
C++ Benchmarking Libraries
Libraries for writing and running microbenchmarks to measure performance in C++ applications.
1 project
Project Websites
Official websites and web content repositories for open-source projects, providing user-facing documentation, downloads, and project information in HTML/web format.
1 project
JDBC Connectors
Official and third-party JDBC drivers that enable Java applications to connect to and interact with various database systems through the standard JDBC API.
1 project
GPU Compiler Infrastructure
Compiler frameworks and tools specifically designed for GPU architectures, enabling optimization of code for graphics processing units and accelerating graphics and compute workloads.
1 project
Password Security Tools
Libraries and tools for checking password strength, detecting common passwords, and enforcing password policies to enhance authentication security.
1 project
MongoDB-Style Query Libraries
Libraries that implement MongoDB-style query syntax and operators for filtering, searching, and manipulating JavaScript objects and arrays in memory, allowing developers to use familiar MongoDB query patterns in client-side or server-side JavaScript applications.
1 project
SQL Server Clients
Libraries and tools for connecting to and interacting with Microsoft SQL Server databases from various programming languages and platforms.
1 project
Emissions Monitoring Platforms
Systems for real-time tracking and analysis of greenhouse gas emissions.
0 projects
Operational Risk Management Tools
Software for identifying and mitigating operational risks
0 projects