How To Contribute
Types of Contributions

Specifications
Can be submitted without design files

Design Files
Must be based on a current approved Specification

Embedded Software

Products

Facilities

Reference Architectures
Software validations, certifications, etc.

Tested Configurations

Case Studies

White Papers

Requirements Documents

OCP-Centric Content
Videos, seminars & plugfests

Client Testimonials
Contribution Steps
Specifications
- Sign a Contribution License Agreement (CLA)
- Present to relevant Project Group(s)
- Write a specification using the relevant OCP Specification Template
- Address any feedback
- Upload to the Contribution Portal with the help of OCP staff and the Project Lead(s)
- Present to the OCP Incubation Committee
- Sign the Final Specificiation Agreement (FSA)
- Publish on OCP Contribution Database
Design Files
- Sign a Contribution License Agreement (CLA)
- Present to relevant Project Group(s)
- Make sure you follow the Design Package Guidelines
- Address any feedback
- Upload to the Contribution Portal with the help of OCP staff and the Project Lead(s)
- Present to the OCP Incubation Committee
- Sign the Final Specificiation Agreement (FSA)
- Publish on OCP Contribution Database
Software
- Sign a Software Contribution License Agreement (CLA)
- Present to relevant Project Group(s)
- Complete the OCP Software Contribution Checklist
- Address any feedback
- Upload to OCP Github with the help of OCP staff and the Project Lead(s). Repo will be private.
- Present to the Incubation Committee.
- Repo is made public on OCP Github
Documents
- Determine licensing for your contribution (Copyright License Agreement or Creative Commons CC04 License). You can review these agreements here
- Present to relevant Project Group(s). Address any feedback.
- Finalize your document using the OCP Document Template and the OCP Document Submission Guidelines
- Upload to the Contribution Portal with the help of OCP staff and the Project Lead(s)
- Present to the Incubation Committee
- Publish on OCP Contribution Database
Product Recognition
- Follow directions for Product Recognition Program
- Publish on OCP Marketplace
For other contributions please contact OCP staff for guidance.