About the programme

Check the programme page to learn more about the programme and on how to apply.

GNU social is a social communication software used in federated social networks. It is widely supported and has a large userbase.

If you would like to know how is it like to be a GSoC student at GNU social, read this blog post!

Summer Stipend

We have applied as an organisation to Google Summer of Code 2022, we are still waiting for the result. In 2020 we've had a successful student supported by The Freaks Club, you can reach thndrbvr and try your luck, or look for another sponsor.

Ideas

Below is a list of ideas you can work on this Summer at GNU social. You should pick one (or mix a couple) of them and talk on IRC about it. The community will help you understanding what has to be done so you can put a good proposal together.

• Split Form (logic and template)
• XMPP Plugin
• Integrate GS cache with symfony
• Add (verb) tags to Notes
• Avatar cropper without JS
• More unit tests
• Conversations reconstructor
• Mascot plugin
• LinkRedirectFollowPlugin
• JS Extras Plugin
• URL Shortening Plugin
• SMS Plugin
• Rotate Background colours PS3 plugin