Open Compute Project

Types of Contributions

Specifications

Can be submitted without design files

Design Files

Must be based on a current approved Specification

Embedded Software

OCP Github Process

Products

OCP's Product Recognition Program

Facilities

OCP Ready™ Facility Recognition Program

Reference Architectures

Software validations, certifications, etc.

Tested Configurations

Case Studies

White Papers

Requirements Documents

OCP-Centric Content

Videos, seminars & plugfests

Client Testimonials

Specifications

Sign a Contribution License Agreement (CLA)
Present to the Project Group
Write a specification using the OCP Specification Template
Complete the Supplier Requirements - (if applicable) Required for suppliers building a product based on an approved spec. To make a copy click here
Upload to the Contribution Portal with the help of OCP staff and the Project Lead(s)
Present to the Incubation Committee

Design Files

Sign a Contribution License Agreement (CLA)
Present to the Project Group
Make sure you follow the Design Package Guidelines
Upload to the Contribution Portal with the help of OCP staff and the Project Lead(s)
Present to the Incubation Committee

Software

Sign a Software Contribution License Agreement (CLA)
Present to the Project Group
Complete the OCP Software Contribution Checklist
Upload to the Contribution Portal with the help of OCP staff and the Project Lead(s). Will need link to Github repo.
Present to the Incubation Committee

Documents

Determine licensing for your contribution (Copyright License Agreement or Creative Commons CC04 License). You can review these agreements here

Present to the Project Group

Upload to the Contribution Portal with the help of OCP staff and the Project Lead(s)

Present to the Incubation Committee

For other contributions please contact OCP staff for guidance.