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Top 30 Open Source Projects

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.

by The Linux Foundation

32 projects ・ Updated 09 Jun

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.

by The Linux Foundation

234 projects ・ Updated 10 Jul

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.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 12 May

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.

by The Linux Foundation

4 projects ・ Updated 13 May

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.

by The Linux Foundation

28 projects ・ Updated 13 May

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.

by The Linux Foundation

72 projects ・ Updated 13 May

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.

by The Linux Foundation

69 projects ・ Updated 14 Jul

FinOps Foundation

Focuses on advancing cloud financial management through best practices, education, and standards.

by The Linux Foundation

3 projects ・ Updated 13 May

LF Energy (LFE)

Accelerates the energy sector's transition to open-source technologies for smarter grids and sustainable energy solutions.

by The Linux Foundation

41 projects ・ Updated 15 Dec

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.

by The Linux Foundation

19 projects ・ Updated 15 May

Aether Fund

Aether is a cloud native implementation of 5G Connectivity-as-a-Service.

by The Linux Foundation

2 projects ・ Updated 15 May

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).

by The Linux Foundation

2 projects ・ Updated 15 May

AsyncAPI

AsyncAPI seeks to improve the current state of Event-Driven Architectures (EDAs) and the tooling system around them.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

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.

by The Linux Foundation

7 projects ・ Updated 15 May

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.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

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.

by The Linux Foundation

2 projects ・ Updated 15 May

Call for Code

A worldwide, multi-year initiative inspiring developers to solve pressing problems with sustainable solutions. Commit to the cause. Push for change.

by The Linux Foundation

11 projects ・ Updated 15 May

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.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

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.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

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.

by The Linux Foundation

10 projects ・ Updated 15 May

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.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

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.

by The Linux Foundation

13 projects ・ Updated 15 May

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.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

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).

by The Linux Foundation

11 projects ・ Updated 15 May

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.

by The Linux Foundation

10 projects ・ Updated 15 May

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.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

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.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

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.

by The Linux Foundation

11 projects ・ Updated 15 May

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.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

DENT Fund

Develops an open-source network operating system for disaggregated network switches, targeting enterprise edge and retail environments.

by The Linux Foundation

2 projects ・ Updated 15 May

Dronecode Project, Inc.

Supports open-source UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) software, including PX4 autopilot, to advance drone innovation.

by The Linux Foundation

5 projects ・ Updated 15 May

eBPF Foundation

Promotes the extended Berkeley Packet Filter (eBPF) technology, enabling safe and efficient kernel-level programmability.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

ELISA Fund

(Enabling Linux in Safety Applications) Aims to make Linux suitable for safety-critical systems like automotive and medical devices.

by The Linux Foundation

2 projects ・ Updated 15 May

GraphQL Foundation

Supports the GraphQL query language and related tools to enhance API development and usage.

by The Linux Foundation

7 projects ・ Updated 15 May

Green Software Foundation Fund

Advocates for sustainable software development practices to reduce carbon emissions in the tech industry.

by The Linux Foundation

2 projects ・ Updated 15 May

High Performance Software Foundation (HPSF)

Aims to build and promote open-source software for high-performance computing applications.

by The Linux Foundation

10 projects ・ Updated 15 May

InterUSS Platform Fund

Develops an open-source platform for Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Service Suppliers to share airspace data.

by The Linux Foundation

2 projects ・ Updated 15 May

IO Visor Project

Offers a programmable data plane for modern networking, leveraging technologies like eBPF.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

Joint Development Foundation

Facilitates the creation of standards and specifications through open-source collaboration.

by The Linux Foundation

24 projects ・ Updated 15 May

kernelCI Initiative Fund

Automates testing of the Linux kernel across various hardware platforms to ensure stability and compatibility.

by The Linux Foundation

2 projects ・ Updated 15 May

LF Connectivity

Focuses on advancing open-source projects related to connectivity technologies, including networking and telecommunications.

by The Linux Foundation

4 projects ・ Updated 15 May

LF Decentralized Trust

The open source foundation for decentralized technologies and ecosystems.

by The Linux Foundation

31 projects ・ Updated 20 Oct

LF Edge

Develops open-source software for edge computing, enabling devices to process data closer to where it's generated.

by The Linux Foundation

17 projects ・ Updated 06 Jun

LF Networking (LFN)

LF Networking (LFN) provides the largest set of open source networking projects via a broad industry coalition that comprise the open networking stack. The projects within LF Networking consolidate under a single umbrella with common governance to simplify engagement for members, enhance operational excellence, integrate components and increase interoperability across the stack, and foster a commercially-ready ecosystem.

by The Linux Foundation

12 projects ・ Updated 10 Jul

Magma Fund

Supports the Magma project, which provides a software platform for building carrier-grade mobile networks.

by The Linux Foundation

3 projects ・ Updated 15 May

Margo

Aims to develop open-source solutions for managing and orchestrating network functions and services.

by The Linux Foundation

2 projects ・ Updated 15 May

MLflow

An open-source platform for managing the machine learning lifecycle, including experimentation, reproducibility, and deployment.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

Open 3D Foundation

Supports the development of open-source 3D engine technology for gaming, simulation, and visualization applications.

by The Linux Foundation

3 projects ・ Updated 15 May

OpenAPI Initiative

Promotes the OpenAPI Specification for defining standard, language-agnostic interfaces to RESTful APIs.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

OpenChain Project

Establishes standards for open-source compliance to ensure consistent and reliable software supply chains.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

Open Container Initiative (OCI)

Creates open industry standards around container formats and runtimes to ensure portability and interoperability.

by The Linux Foundation

6 projects ・ Updated 15 May

OpenHPC Project

Provides a collection of open-source software components and tools for High Performance Computing (HPC) environments.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

openIDL

(Open Insurance Data Link) Aims to improve data sharing and analytics in the insurance industry through open-source solutions.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

OpenJS Foundation

Hosts projects that support the JavaScript ecosystem, fostering collaboration and innovation in web technologies.

by The Linux Foundation

42 projects ・ Updated 15 May

Open Mainframe Project (OMP)

Promotes the adoption and development of open-source software on mainframe platforms.

by The Linux Foundation

17 projects ・ Updated 15 May

Open Mobile Hub

Provides open-source tools and frameworks for building and managing mobile applications and services.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

Open Programmable Infrastructure Fund

Supports the development of open-source solutions for programmable infrastructure, including SmartNICs and DPUs.

by The Linux Foundation

2 projects ・ Updated 15 May

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.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

Open Security Controller Project (OSC)

Provides open-source solutions for orchestrating security services in software-defined networks.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

OpenWallet Foundation

Develops open-source software for secure and interoperable digital wallets, supporting payments and identity verification.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

O-RAN Software Community

Develops open-source software for Radio Access Networks (RAN) to promote interoperability and innovation in mobile networks.

by The Linux Foundation

15 projects ・ Updated 15 May

Overture Maps Foundation Fund

Collaborates on open map data to create interoperable and high-quality mapping solutions.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

P4 Fund

Supports the P4 programming language, enabling programmable data planes in networking devices.

by The Linux Foundation

2 projects ・ Updated 15 May

Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance

Focuses on developing cryptographic algorithms resistant to quantum computing threats.

by The Linux Foundation

4 projects ・ Updated 15 May

Project Jupyter

Provides open-source tools for interactive computing, including Jupyter Notebooks, widely used in data science and education.

by The Linux Foundation

9 projects ・ Updated 15 May

R Consortium, Inc.

Promotes the R programming language and its ecosystem through funding and support of open-source projects.

by The Linux Foundation

5 projects ・ Updated 15 May

RISC-V International

Advances the RISC-V open standard instruction set architecture, promoting open hardware development.

by The Linux Foundation

2 projects ・ Updated 15 May

RISE Project

(RISC-V Software Ecosystem) Aims to enhance the software ecosystem for RISC-V processors across various applications.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

Servo Project

Develops a high-performance browser engine written in Rust, focusing on parallelism and safety.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

SONiC Fund

Supports SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud), an open-source network operating system.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

SPDX

(Software Package Data Exchange) Provides a standard format for communicating software bill of materials (SBOM) information.

by The Linux Foundation

3 projects ・ Updated 15 May

TARS Foundation

Supports microservices development, focusing on the TARS framework for building distributed applications.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

Tazama Project

Develops open-source tools for monitoring and observability in cloud-native environments.

by The Linux Foundation

2 projects ・ Updated 15 May

The Linux Foundation

A non-profit organization established in 2000 to support Linux development and open-source software projects.

by The Linux Foundation

1001 projects ・ Updated 05 Nov

The Presto Foundation Fund

Supports Presto, an open-source distributed SQL query engine for big data analytics.

by The Linux Foundation

2 projects ・ Updated 15 May

TODO Group

(Talk Openly, Develop Openly) A community of open-source program managers sharing best practices and tools.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

Unified Acceleration Foundation Fund

Aims to create a unified programming model for diverse computing architectures.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

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.

by The Linux Foundation

2 projects ・ Updated 15 May

Valkey

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

Working Group for RUST Bindings

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

Xen Project

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

Yocto Project

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

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.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

Zephyr Project

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 15 May

2D Canvas & Rendering Engines

JavaScript libraries for high-performance 2D drawing—leveraging Canvas and WebGL—for games, data visualization, and interactive animations.

by The Linux Foundation

4 projects ・ Updated 04 Mar

2D Canvas Rendering Libraries

Libraries that provide low-level 2D rendering capabilities for web applications using HTML5 Canvas, SVG, and other vector graphics technologies. These libraries offer core drawing primitives and rendering engines that can be used directly or as foundations for higher-level visualization frameworks.

by The Linux Foundation

7 projects ・ Updated 14 Mar

2D Design & Prototyping Tools

Open‐source tools for creating, prototyping, and collaborating on 2D designs and user interfaces.

by The Linux Foundation

12 projects ・ Updated 14 Mar

2D Game Engines

Libraries and frameworks specifically designed for creating 2D games in web browsers using HTML5, Canvas, and JavaScript/TypeScript, with features like sprite management, physics, animation, and tile-based level design.

by The Linux Foundation

2 projects ・ Updated 14 Mar

3D Game Engines

Open-source 3D game development frameworks that provide comprehensive tools for rendering, physics, audio, and scene management, allowing developers to create cross-platform games and simulations.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 14 Mar

3D Graphics Libraries

Libraries for creating, rendering, and managing 3D graphics and visualizations in web applications using technologies like WebGL, WebGPU, and related APIs.

by The Linux Foundation

56 projects ・ Updated 14 Mar

3D Modeling & Animation Tools

Open‐source software for 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and computer graphics content creation.

by The Linux Foundation

22 projects ・ Updated 14 Mar

3D Printer Control Interfaces

Graphical user interfaces and control applications designed for managing and operating 3D printers, providing real-time monitoring, configuration, and control capabilities.

by The Linux Foundation

1 projects ・ Updated 14 Mar

3D Printer Control Systems

Software platforms that provide remote monitoring, control, and management interfaces for 3D printers, enabling users to operate their printers over a network and track print progress from any device.

by The Linux Foundation

5 projects ・ Updated 14 Mar