Finding a connection with the PublicCode.Directory

[bvhme]

Dear all,

The great FSFE and OpenUK people have also come up with a decentralised Public Code dissemination strategy at FOSDEM last year, what are the odds!

They've developed the publiccode.directory as a way for Public Coders to find Public Code projects. As part of the project they've also developed a JSON based datamodel for projects that aims to achieve very similar things as this standard.

They've expressed intent to figure out how we can combine forces with the two projects and combine our common goal of ultimate Public Code discoverability.

Check out the entries in their repository: https://github.com/OpenUK/publiccode.directory

[alranel]

Hi @bvhme, yes, let's do it!
Maybe we can talk about it under the new OSI wg umbrella.

[bvhme]

Yes, I’ve had a short chat with them and Italo from OSI, perhaps we can plan a call sometime next week and tell each other about how we might be able to combine these projects together.

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[StuartJMackintosh]

Boris - give me a shout if you would like to pick up the conversation.

[StuartJMackintosh]

Thanks for the invitation - I can make later in the day on 11th - say after 16:00 CET, or Friday 12th any time.

[bvhme]

He, I think it would be great if you are there so I've updated the event, I hope others can make it.

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[bfabio]

Hey @bvhme

Looks like publiccode.directory is no longer reachable, last commit was 4 years ago and there are no issues nor PRs. I guess the project is abandoned?

[bfabio]

I think we can close this, feel free to reopen it.

[StuartJMackintosh]

Hello - sorry for the delay in replying.
The piubliccode.directory project was put on hold owing to sponsor changes. However it is ready to come back.

What I find most useful about this project is the federated index - I feel it is more relevant now than ever and the schema could be developed further.

The interface could do with a rewrite as far better tools are available now, however the intention is that it comes with a reference implementation and anyone can create their own interface. It is possible that an interface certification may be required in future to maintain integrity.

If there is interest in collaborating with this, drop me a note, and also share your ideas.