Google Summer of Code 2026! ☀️

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Meteor will participate of Google Summer of Code 2026!

We’re thrilled to announce we are registring ourself to Google Summer of Code 2026! This is a fantastic opportunity for students and new contributors to work on meaningful projects that will shape the future of the Meteor framework.

What is Google Summer of Code :sunny:?

Google Summer of Code (GSoC) is a global program that brings new contributors into open source development. Participants work on real-world projects with mentorship from experienced developers, gaining valuable skills while contributing to software used by thousands of developers worldwide.

Program highlights:

  • Work on real open source projects
  • Get paired with experienced mentors
  • Get paid $ by Google
  • Build your portfolio and network
  • Contribute to software used globally

How to Participate

More details in github

Step 1: Join Our Discord

All GSoC communication happens in the #gsoc channel on Discord.

:point_right: Join Meteor Discord and head to the #gsoc channel

This is where you’ll:

  • Introduce yourself
  • Ask questions about projects
  • Discuss ideas with mentors
  • Present your proposal
  • Get feedback and support

Step 2: Explore the Codebase


git clone https://github.com/meteor/meteor.git
cd meteor

Read our DEVELOPMENT.md to set up your environment.

Step 3: Start Contributing

Look for issues labeled:

  • good first issue
  • help wanted
  • gsoc

Even small contributions show initiative and help you understand the codebase!

Step 4: Write Your Proposal

A strong proposal includes:

  • Your background and experience
  • Understanding of the project
  • Technical approach and implementation plan
  • Week-by-week timeline
  • Communication plan

Pro tip: Share your draft in #gsoc for feedback before submitting!

Important Dates

Date Milestone
January - February Organizations apply to Google
February Accepted organizations announced
March - April Student application period
May Accepted students announced
May - June Community bonding period
June - August Coding period
September Final results announced

Dates are tentative. Check the official GSoC timeline for confirmed dates.

Why Contribute to Meteor?

Meteor has been empowering developers since 2011 to build real-time applications with less code. By contributing to Meteor, you’ll:

  • Impact thousands of developers who use Meteor in production
  • Learn full-stack development - from build systems to real-time data sync
  • Join a welcoming community that values new contributors
  • Build your open source portfolio with meaningful contributions

How the communication is divided?

  • Meteor forum - Major announces and community interaction
  • Discod - Question, Meteor souce Q&A, contribution support…
  • Github - WIKI, gsoc program documentation, project tasks…

Resources

Questions?

All questions should be asked in the #gsoc channel on Discord!

:point_right: Join Discord

Our mentors and community members are ready to help you get started. Don’t be shy - asking questions shows initiative!

Spread the Word!

Know someone who might be interested? Share this post! GSoC is a great opportunity for:

  • Computer science students
  • Self-taught developers new to open source
  • Anyone wanting to contribute to a major JavaScript framework

We’re excited to meet the next generation of Meteor contributors. See you in #gsoc!

The Meteor Team

Have you participated in GSoC before? Share your experience in the comments below!

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