Setting up governance for an open source project

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This whitepaper breaks down governance into practical, manageable steps for open source communities. It explains how defining clear roles—members, contributors, and leaders—sets expectations and avoids confusion as projects grow. It also outlines essential policies, including a code of conduct, contribution guidelines, and communication processes. Rather than overwhelming teams with bureaucracy, the paper focuses on a “minimum viable governance” model that evolves over time. The goal is clarity, transparency, and sustainable collaboration from the start.

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