Good day everyone,
so far we have the Convo and the Prav project listed as a project that
we can apply one slot at GSoC 2026 for.
https://wiki.xmpp.org/web/Google_Summer_of_Code_2026#Project_Ideas
I have archived two other ideas as I don't think the ideas are mature or
feasible for GSoC contributors. Correct me here, if I am wrong.
https://wiki.xmpp.org/web/Google_Summer_of_Code_2026#Archive
If there are further ideas or mentors available, please let me know asap.
https://xmpp.org/community/chat/
As always it would be great to have a backup Org Admin to be listed in
case something happens. Effectively, there will be no work besides the
sign-up.
Best regards,
Eddie
On 14/01/2026 07:52, E.M. wrote:
Hello,
The applocation deadline is for this years GSOC is coming close.
Therefore, I invite you to feedback on the currently proposed ideas that have a
mentor listed (its only Prav and Convo so far).
I personally cannot judge on the feasibility or details, but if you have
concerns with this, kindly let me know. Otherwise, I will consider an
application.
https://wiki.xmpp.org/web/Google_Summer_of_Code_2026#Project_Ideas
Let me know if you have further questions.
Best regards,
Eddie
7 ene 2026 17:09:58 E.M. <[email protected]>:
Hey all,
a last call to come up with ideas for Google Summer of Code 2026 [1].
So far it does NOT look like that we will apply unless someone wants to mentor
along the XSF memberbot, though this comes not from anyone involved in the
development to my impression.
Through a discussion in the GSoC chat today [2], I would like to take the
chance and draw the expectations on the needed efforts before we apply, also
from the projects sides.
First of all, I am well aware that the intensive use of AI has lead to a huge
amount of abuse, not just to the applications for GSoC. Still, abusive behavior
in this context is not a new thing. This program comes with prestige and some
people are really trying to get money out of it for no work. That's a pity -
but it is not a new situation. It has happened before and we had to deal with
this.
This is also a thing when it comes to the quality of work and the effort
mentors need to take. That's not new and I respect if projects don't join the
program.
However, the actual point I intend to make: Waiting for the XSF to apply and
magically getting a good GSoC contributor worked long ago (maybe). And it maybe
can work today. Though this is not the only way how we should passively wait
for the magic to happen.
The XSF actually also offers this is to enable YOUR project communities members
to step up and support promising candidates. If your project and community
never or bare engages in driving this, you will only by luck find good
contributors.
So, the actual call is to consider promoting such collaborations and
perspectives in general and not only in the context of Google Summer of Code.
Engaging like this is an opportunity to find people motivated and having honest
intentions within XMPP and for your project. The XSF Communication Team is
happy to help here by the way and we possibly got the resources and range that
can help you. In the past we always made flyers that one can drop at hack
spaces or universities or where you believe it suits.
Happy to see more of this community engagements in the future.
Cheers,
Eddie
[1] https://wiki.xmpp.org/web/Google_Summer_of_Code_2026
[2] https://logs.xmpp.org/gsoc/2026-01-07
Promotion links:
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https://mov.im/community/news.xmpp.org/News/304fa3e5-0c44-4e9d-962d-df705dc02193
- https://fosstodon.org/@xmpp/115854531862996142
- https://bsky.app/profile/xmpp-official.bsky.social/post/3mbtrxn7kqr2l
On 30/12/2025 00:16, E.M. wrote:
Dear all,
regarding the Google Summer of Code I would like to send a kind reminder.
You can start reading here: https://wiki.xmpp.org/web/
Google_Summer_of_Code_2026
If you and your project are interested, please list good ideas.
As I know that the interest in the program has very much declined over the
recent years, I still would like to promote this a opportunity. Besides the 350
and 175 hours, Google offers to also have just a 90 hours length. This might
lower barriers and let reconsider to introduce people working with XMPP rather
than expecting them to implement heavy lifting such as MUC or A/V. The 90 hours
could also be taken to do this as a more academic implementation and working
with rather simple topics but increase interest in the technology.
Another thing to reconsider is finding people through talks with your community
but also in your local sphere such as university and contacts you have and that
might be suitable.
- https://mov.im/community/news.xmpp.org/News/e65a1483-2449-4eb7-
b1fd-09f3641cfa90
- https://fosstodon.org/@xmpp/115805273794678126
- https://bsky.app/profile/xmpp-official.bsky.social/post/3mb5vxmszad2b
Best regards,
Eddie
On 05/12/2025 19:47, E.M. wrote:
Dear XMPP Community,
Google has announced their stipend program for 2026.
https://opensource.googleblog.com/2025/12/shape-future-with-google-
summer-of-code.html
In this regard, the XSF is considering to apply as umbrella organisation again.
To do so, we would expect the community and its projects to come up with good
and interesting ideas.
Hence, if you are interested to participate and until we come with more
details, please start thinking about your potential participation and also
communicating in your community to find also potential candidates that
contribute.
A good start is to read Google's resources: https://
developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/resources/
You can also join our GSoC XMPP chat: https://xmpp.org/chat?gsoc
Kind regards,
Eddie
GSoC Org Administrator
