Open Source Initiative
opensource.orgThe steward of the Open Source Definition, setting the foundation for the Open Source Software ecosystem.
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About
The Open Source Initiative (OSI) is a global nonprofit organization that stewards the Open Source Definition and approves open source licenses. It champions open collaboration, transparency, and innovation across the software ecosystem. OSI also publishes definitions and standards, such as the Open Source AI Definition, and produces newsletters and research to grow the impact of open source worldwide.
Problem
The open source ecosystem needs a trusted authority to define, standardize, and approve open source licenses and definitions.
For
software developers, organizations, and businesses using or contributing to open source software
How it works
OSI stewards the Open Source Definition, reviews and approves licenses, and publishes standards and educational resources to support the global open source community.
Business model
free
Status
launched
Company
Open Source Initiative