Eclipse Foundation

💡 Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when passionate people come together to build freely and openly.

By sponsoring the #EclipseFdn, you help sustain the technologies, standards, and ecosystems shaping tomorrow’s software.

Learn more 👉 https://www.eclipse.org/sponsor/
Become a sponsor 👉 https://www.eclipse.org/sponsor/eclipsefdn/

As the demand on the Open VSX Registry is increasing rapidly, sustaining it becomes a collective responsibility.

To ensure it remains resilient and sustainable as usage continues to grow, the #EclipseFdn is introducing structured rate limiting.

Learn more in this blog by @chrisguindon@fosstodon.org: https://blogs.eclipse.org/post/christopher-guindon/scaling-open-vsx-registry-responsibly-rate-limiting

We’re excited to announce the first Eclipse Tractus-X hackathon ever!
📅 Join us in Bilbao on 17 February to build, code, and shape the next Tractus-X release together. This is a hands-on hackathon, focused on real development work for the March release.
Register! https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=6xVauF8dnkST2Hepy6UAE5KBmYq6GxdGhdN6kEFnPi5UQzVHMjRLVTlTWk5IS0JYOEM2Tjk4QjRBNy4u&route=shorturl

#EclipseFdn #EclipseTractusX #opensource #dataspaces

🤝 Meet the team at the #EclipseFdn stand at @fosdem@fosstodon.org.

If you’re interested in Eclipse Foundation membership, open collaboration, or getting more deeply involved in our ecosystem, we’re happy to talk. The team is available for onsite conversations and meetings throughout the event.

📍 Find us in Building K, Level 2.

#opensource #EclipseFdn #FOSDEM

🌍 Discover what’s happening across the Eclipse Foundation ecosystem at @fosdem@fosstodon.org.

Visit our stand (building K, level 2) to learn more about our open source projects, working groups, and upcoming activities.

#opensource #EclipseFdn #FOSDEM

🙌 The team is ready to welcome you at the #EclipseFdn stand at FOSDEM!

Stop by to learn more about our open source projects, updates, and membership.

🎉 While you’re there, don’t forget to join our daily raffle for a chance to win a LEGO Technic set.

📍 Find us in Building K, Level 2. @jsmanrique@mastodon.social @fosdem@fosstodon.org

🌍 3 things you might not know about the #EclipseFdn:

1️⃣ We’re one of the largest open source foundations in the world.
2️⃣ We’re based in Europe, giving global organisations a safe, vendor-neutral home for open collaboration.
3️⃣ We power technologies millions use daily.
Learn more: https://www.eclipse.org/

#EclipseFdn #opensource #community

🌎 The #EclipseFdn is heading to #FOSDEM 2026!

We’re excited to bring #EclipseFdn projects, contributors, and real-world use cases to Brussels once again. From RISC-V and robotics to compliance and open mobile platforms, our community will be sharing insights across multiple tracks.

📍 Don't miss our booth in building K on level 2. See you in Brussels! https://fosdem.org/2026/

#FOSDEM #opensource

✨At OSCAFest, something special happened.

Developers, students, and community leaders came together to share what open source means to them, and what it can become.
For the #EclipseFdn, this marked the beginning of new partnerships built on shared ideas and collaboration with innovators across Africa.

🎥 Watch the OSCAFest aftermovie: https://youtu.be/QOabHng0qrk

🔐 2025 was a landmark year for security at the #EclipseFdn.
In his year-in-review article, Mikael Barbero walks through the key milestones, real-world incident responses, and the investments that shaped a stronger, more resilient open source ecosystem.

📖 Read the article 👉 https://newsroom.eclipse.org/eclipse-newsletter/2025/december/2025-year-review-eclipse-foundation-security-team

🌍 Our team is growing!

Join the #EclipseFdn and help shape the future of open source innovation across industries.
If you’re excited about making a global impact through open collaboration, we’d love to meet you.
Explore our open roles 👉 https://www.eclipse.org/careers/

#opensource #hiring #FediHire #FediJobs #GetFediHired

🌟 How to become an #EclipseFdn committer?
1️⃣ Join as an initial committer
When a new #EclipseFdn project is proposed, initial committers are nominated and publicly vetted by the community.
2️⃣ Earn it through contributions
Consistently contribute high-quality work to get nominated by an existing committer, and succeed in a committer election.

https://www.eclipse.org/contribute/

Get to know your project’s health at a glance 💡
The #EclipseFdn Metrics Portal offers deep insights into community activity, engagement, and growth trends.
Understand your project’s evolution and share those insights to promote your work!
👉 Explore now: http://metrics.eclipse.org

📰 The December Community Newsletter brings together:
✔️ A deep dive into the #EclipseFdn’s latest security initiatives
✔️ A new committer profile with Tim Kliefoth
✔️ Community updates

📩 Read the newsletter 👉 https://newsroom.eclipse.org/eclipse-newsletter/2025/december

“Open source is everything. Without open source, I might have been just another professional in a corner.”

Meet Freddy Peña: Java educator, JConf Dominicana organiser, and one of the Caribbean’s most active open source contributors.

👉 Read his story: https://opensourceglobalvoices.org/caribbean-contributors-fred-penas-journey-java-open-source/

If #EclipseFdn projects help you ship, debug, or innovate… consider giving back.

Your support keeps our community strong, independent, and open for all.

Learn more ➡️ https://www.eclipse.org/sponsor/
Contribute today ➡️ https://www.eclipse.org/sponsor/eclipsefdn/