Introduction
Open Source Quest (OSQ) 2026 is a mentor-guided open-source contribution program designed to help students gain real-world experience in collaborative software development. Participants work on real GitHub repositories, follow industry-standard workflows, and learn how open-source communities function in practice.
OSQ emphasizes learning through contribution rather than competition. Contributors are encouraged to explore repositories, communicate clearly, and collaborate responsibly while building skills that are highly relevant to industry and open-source communities.
Tools and Technologies
Participants are free to use tools and technologies relevant to their assigned repositories.
Mandatory:
- Git
- GitHub
Commonly Used Tools (optional):
- Code editors / IDEs (VS Code, IntelliJ, etc.)
- Programming languages and frameworks as required by the repository
- Markdown for documentation
- Testing and debugging tools
There are no restrictions on tech stacks, provided contributions align with repository guidelines and mentor expectations.
Inspiration
Open Source Quest encourages participants to:
- Learn from real open-source projects
- Explore existing issues, pull requests, and discussions
- Improve code quality, usability, and documentation
- Solve meaningful problems collaboratively
- Contribute responsibly and ethically
Open source thrives on community, curiosity, and consistency — OSQ is an opportunity to experience that culture hands-on.
Contact Us & Support Channels
For queries, assistance, or clarifications, participants can reach out through the official OSQ support channels:
📧 Email: r3actr@gmail.com
🌐 Website: https://osq.r3actr.work
Mentors and volunteers will also provide guidance throughout the program via official communication channels shared during onboarding.