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In this new article for @securityblvd, Mikaël Barbero explains how Open VSX is evolving its security model, from reactive to preventive, layered, and operational at scale. From pre-publication scanning to hardened release pipelines and improved observability, this is what securing modern developer infrastructure really looks like. Read the article: hubs.la/Q048_TY-0 #opensource #OpenVSX #DevTools

📑 The 2026 State of Open Source Report, produced by Perforce Software in collaboration with the Eclipse Foundation and Open Source Initiative, captures how organisations around the world are adopting, governing, and maintaining open source software today.  From security and compliance to stewardship and longterm sustainability, this report reflects the real experiences of open source users worldwide. Explore the findings and see what’s shaping open source in 2026: hubs.ly/Q049bRlJ0 #opensource  #community #StateOfOpenSource

Eclipse Open VSX began as a vendor-neutral extension registry for the Eclipse Theia ecosystem and the broader open source tooling community. Today, the Open VSX Registry has become part of the backbone of the #AI development tools ecosystem, distributing the extensions used across modern IDEs, cloud development platforms, and AI-assisted software workflows. 🇧🇪 At @ocxconference, Gaël Blondelle and Thabang Mashologu will share how that shift changed the technical, operational, and security demands on Open VSX, and what it reveals about the growing role of open developer infrastructure in the software industry. Don't miss this talk. Register for #OCX26 ➡️ hubs.la/Q048_B500 #OCX #conference #OpenVSX #EclipseTheia

The March Community Newsletter is out! ✨Catch up on the latest from the #EclipseFdn ecosystem, including: Eclipse Theia in production by @JonasHelming ✨Interview with Alois Zoitl, who is involved in Eclipse 4diac, Eclipse SimRel, and Eclipse GEF Classic ✨Meet the @ocxconference keynote speakers and explore expert-led workshops ✨#OpenVSX Registry surpasses 300 million monthly downloads ✨How Eclipse SDV is driving innovation in open source automotive ✨AI-assisted development in the Eclipse Foundation Software Development team ✨ New project releases and upcoming events Read the newsletter: hubs.la/Q048_j990 #opensource #community #EclipseTheia #SDV #OCX

Critical open source infrastructure cannot scale alone. As Open VSX surpasses 300 million monthly downloads, industry leaders, including Amazon Web Services and Cursor, are contributing to strengthen its security, resilience, and sustainability. This reflects a broader shift toward shared responsibility for the open infrastructure modern developer platforms depend on. Details: hubs.la/Q045qkr20 #EclipseFdn #opensource #OpenVSX #SharedInfrastructure #DeveloperTools

With the EU AI Act set to come into force in August 2026, Europe is entering a new phase in how artificial intelligence is governed and evaluated. Transparency and rigorous benchmarking of General-Purpose AI (GPAI) models are becoming not just best practices, but regulatory requirements. In response, the Eclipse Foundation is proud to announce Eclipse PanEval, an open source initiative designed to support transparent, standardised AI evaluation. Learn more in this article by Michael Berns: hubs.la/Q048zLH90 #AI #opensource #AIAct

🌍 What does Europe’s digital future look like, and who gets to shape it? At OC for Research at @ocxconference, we’re pleased to welcome Rolf Riemenschneider (European Commission) as a speaker. 🗓 On 21 April, Rolf will take the stage for a keynote exploring how open source can strengthen Europe’s digital sovereignty, from industrial transformation and AI adoption to cybersecurity and supply chain resilience. 🗓 On 23 April, he will open the workshop “Open source strategies for Europe’s sovereign digital infrastructure”, setting the objectives for a discussion that brings together research, policy, and industry. 📍 Join Rolf in Brussels from 21–23 April 2026: hubs.la/Q048w9KB0 #OCX26 #opensource #EU #research #digitalsovereignty #AI

Open VSX has become a critical production dependency for developer platforms serving millions of users worldwide. As adoption deepens across production workflows, major commercial adopters are contributing to efforts that strengthen Open VSX’s security, reliability, and long-term sustainability. “Open VSX has evolved into foundational infrastructure for the global developer ecosystem,” said @mmilinkov. Additional ecosystem updates will be shared at the @ocxconference in Brussels. Read more: hubs.la/Q045qhjl0 #EclipseFdn #opensource #OpenVSX #OCX26

🌟 Meet Sophia Guo: a trailblazer in open source! From teaching software development in China to leading projects at IBM in Ottawa, her journey is nothing short of inspiring. Sophia shares her experiences as a developer and project lead, emphasising the power of collaboration and community in open source. Curious to learn how she overcame challenges and found her passion? Dive into her story 👉 hubs.la/Q048cFdf0 #GlobalVoicesOSS #opensource #WomenInTech

🎉 At @ocxconference, we’re unlocking an exclusive opportunity: 10 people will have the chance to win a Meet & Greet with Ruth Buscombe, Formula 1 strategist and broadcaster. ☕ When? 21 April from 11:00–11:30 AM during the coffee break. How to get in: 🌟 Register for OCX: hubs.la/Q047SMLW0 🌟 Like, comment and share 🌟 Follow @ocxconference 🌟 Complete the form: hubs.la/Q047SPss0 Participate by 10 April! #OCX26 #Formula1 #opensource #Brussels

📬 Get the latest insights from the Eclipse Foundation community. The February 2026 Community Newsletter highlights: ✨ How Jakarta EE is enabling agentic AI development ✨ A committer journey with Sophia Guo from Eclipse Temurin and AQAvit ✨ The upcoming OCX keynote with F1 strategist Ruth Buscombe ✨ Open source updates from OpenHW, Adoptium, and Jakarta EE Stay informed and connected 👉 hubs.la/Q046vjLn0 #EclipseFdn #opensource #community #JakartaEE #AI

💬 @ocxconference brings together a diverse set of communities across AI, mobility, developer tooling, compliance, and research into a single, shared experience. This convergence is reflected not only in the agenda, but also in the voices shaping it, from Ruth Buscombe’s perspective on data-driven decision making, to Nadia Aimé’s reflections on navigating change and Axel Uhl’s work on open source innovation at scale. Meet the keynote speakers ➡️ hubs.la/Q047VQsm0 #OCX26 #opensource #collaboration

Developer tools increasingly rely on extension ecosystems. Which also means extension registries are now a critical part of the software supply chain. The Open VSX Registry recently crossed 300M monthly downloads and is adding new security checks to strengthen extension publishing workflows. ADTmag covers this shift and why it matters for modern development platforms. hubs.la/Q045R6p40 What safeguards should extension ecosystems have? #SupplyChainSecurity #DevSecOps #opensource #OpenVSX

Most developers don’t think about extension marketplaces, but they’ve become one of the most strategic control points in modern developer tooling. As AI-driven platforms evolve, the registry behind extensions is no longer secondary, it’s infrastructure. In this article, @tfroment explores why Open VSX matters not just for scale and security, but for software sovereignty in an increasingly AI-driven ecosystem. Read the article: hubs.la/Q047xKwn0 How important is vendor-neutral infrastructure for the future of developer tools? #opensource #DevTools #AI #OpenVSX

Open developer infrastructure matters. A new article from @devopsdotcom looks at how the Eclipse Foundation is expanding the scope and reach of the Open VSX Registry, the vendor-neutral extension marketplace for tools built on the VS Code extension API. As developer platforms and AI-enabled IDEs continue to grow, Open VSX plays a critical role in delivering trusted extensions across the open ecosystem. Read the story: hubs.la/Q045Rclk0 #opensource #DeveloperTools #OpenVSX #DevOps #EclipseFdn

⛵ New keynote announcement for Open Community Experience! We’re excited to welcome Dr. @Axel Uhl, Chief Development Architect at SAP, as a keynote speaker at #OCX26, taking place 21–23 April in Brussels. In his keynote, “Olympic sailing on #EclipseFdn technology: Eclipse Azimuth sailing analytics,” Axel will take us behind the scenes of a powerful analytics platform used to visualise and analyse competitive sailing. Originally developed by SAP to model the complexity of regattas, the system creates a digital twin of races on the water, helping commentators, teams, and fans understand every manoeuvre in real time. At its core? Open source technologies from the Eclipse Foundation, including Equinox OSGi and Jetty. Join us in Brussels to hear how #EclipseFdn technologies helped this project go all the way to the Olympics. 🔍 More about his talk: hubs.la/Q047hndr0 🎟 Register now: hubs.la/Q047hmjs0 #opensource #software #EclipseAzimuth #conference

Most developers don’t think about extension registries, but AI-native developer platforms depend on them. The Open VSX Registry now serves 300M+ downloads per month, powering extensions across a growing ecosystem of AI-powered IDEs and cloud development environments. New analysis from Efficiently Connected explores why extension registries are becoming critical infrastructure for modern software development, and why security, scale, and governance now matter more than ever. Read the article: hubs.la/Q047jdDD0 #opensource #DeveloperTools #AI #DevEcosystem #OpenVSX

🥁 We’re pleased to welcome Nadia Aimé to @ocxconference. At OCX26, she will deliver a keynote on building a career in the age of AI and cybersecurity, host a Diversity Lunch, and be present throughout the event at her exhibition pod. Join her in Brussels: hubs.la/Q04744T10 #OCX26 #opensource #inclusion #AI

AI agents are changing how open source infrastructure operates. @t_mashologu of the @EclipseFdn explains how AI-driven activity is pushing registries like Open VSX past 300M downloads and raising new challenges for sustaining the open source supply chain. Watch: buff.ly/5Otv3I2 #AI #OpenSource