Google Open Source
Bringing all the value of open source to Google and all the resources of Google to open source.
Open Source Live
Google open source experts host monthly events focused on different open source technologies and areas of expertise. Each event includes multiple sessions and a live Q&A.
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Everyone Benefits
Google believes that open source is good for everyone. By being open and freely available, it enables and encourages collaboration and the development of technology, solving real world problems.
Use
We use thousands of open source projects to build scalable and reliable products.
Release
We have released millions of lines of code under open source licenses for others to use.
Support
We believe that a healthy ecosystem is important for the sustainability of open source for all.
2,000 Projects and Counting
At Google, we’ve always used open source to innovate. We want to give something back; we enjoy being a part of the community. We often release code to push the industry forward or share best practices we developed. But sometimes, it's just fun and interesting code. The list of projects we've released and contribute to is long and continues to grow.
Explore projects“Google's embrace of open source has been important to me as an engineer in ways I can't express. It's fantastic!”
Rob Pike, Distinguished Engineer
“Without open source software, the entire internet as we know it would not exist.”
Chris DiBona, Director of Open Source
“We want to help open source projects and communities be successful and sustainable.”
Jen Phillips, Program Manager
Community is Important
Google understands that to be a part of the open source community, we need to give back. Through our financial support and student outreach programs, we aim to keep the ecosystem strong.
Learn MoreHow We Do It
In the spirit of openness, we are sharing the internal documentation that helps Googlers use, patch, and release open source software.
Learn MoreGoogle Open Source Blog
Google's 2020 interns
This year, Google's summer internships went virtual -- focusing on open source projects. Learn about some of their accomplishments.
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Accessibility best practices for virtual events
The sudden and drastic shift in the open source industry from in-person to online events has surfaced new accessibility challenges. Google partnered with Neighborhood Access to create some best practices for making events more accessible.
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A new home for Google Open Source
Free and open source software has been part of Google's technical and organizational foundation since the beginning. We've launched a new website for Google Open Source that ties together all of our initiatives with information on how we use, release, and support open source.
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