Open Source

Built in public,
for the public.

All CivicOS Institute research, specifications, and code is released as open source — Apache 2.0 licensed and available to anyone building for the public good. No gatekeeping. No vendor restrictions.

Repositories
OS
open-civic-specs
Open Civic Specifications — public technical standards for civic data interoperability, workflow architecture, and accountable digital infrastructure.
Apache 2.0 Public Spec
PO
project-ortus
Public-interest technology prototype work for civic tooling, automation, and practical experiments in open infrastructure.
Apache 2.0 Prototype
WEB
civicos-institute.github.io
The public website, governance documents, publications, and static publishing infrastructure for CivicOS Institute.
Open Source Website
LAB
CivicOS-Labs.github.io
CivicOS Labs public web presence and experimental publishing surface for lab notes and adjacent projects.
Public Site Labs
SME
sme-response-pack-prototype-v2
Prototype response-pack materials and workflows for practical, small-organization readiness and support scenarios.
Prototype Public
C2
Compiler-Phase2
Technical prototype repository for compiler and workflow experiments connected to the broader CivicOS research stack.
Apache 2.0 Prototype
How to Contribute
01
Fork a Repository
All repositories are hosted on GitHub. Fork the repo you want to contribute to and create a feature branch.
02
Read the Specs
Review the CONTRIBUTING.md and relevant specification documents before making changes that affect public APIs or data schemas.
03
Open a PR
Submit a pull request with a clear description of your changes. Reference any relevant issues or specification sections.
04
Join the Community
Join our Discord to discuss proposals, coordinate on larger features, or get guidance on implementing the specifications.
Licensing
Apache 2.0
Technical Specifications & Code
All technical specifications, reference implementations, schemas, and code are licensed under Apache 2.0. Free to use, modify, and distribute — including in commercial government systems — with attribution.
CC BY 4.0
Educational Materials
The AI Learning Kit and other educational materials are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0. Free for educational use with attribution to CivicOS Institute. No third-party branded content included.