r/opensource

r/opensource · 328K members
Limited Promo Must add value, not just promote

Compiled from local subreddit metadata and rules snapshots.

Limited self-promotion Strictly moderated Active
Promotion may be possible, but follow thread and formatting constraints closely.
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Tips for Founders

Do This

  • Read sidebar and pinned posts before posting.
  • Add useful context and specifics to encourage high-quality feedback.
  • Respond promptly to comments to keep discussions productive.

Avoid This

  • Posting only a link without context.
  • Ignoring subreddit-specific rules or thread requirements.
  • Treating discussion communities as pure ad channels.

Self-Promotion Rules

Self-promotion appears limited and context-dependent.

Ratio Rule Promotional content should be limited to designated weekly threads
Link Posts Allowed
Requires Flair No
Min Karma None
Min Account Age None
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Community Rules

  1. Be Respectful

    This shouldn't need to be a rule, but this is the internet. People can unnecessarily be jerks sometimes. We'd much appreciate it if this wasn't a place where that happens. Please refrain from talki

  2. No Spam or Excessive Self-Promotion

    Reddit has clear rules about [self promotion](https://reddit.com/wiki/selfpromotion). We encourage you to be proud of/promote your work to a degree, but we also don't want users using this sub as a l

  3. Memes & Low-Effort Posts

    This sub is a place for discussion and news regarding the world of open source projects. There are literally hundreds of other subs dedicated to memes and shitposting. Please keep those kinds of pos

  4. Be On-Topic

    Posts should be of direct relevance to the open source community. Off-topic posts will be removed. Code or repositories linked to MUST have a LICENSE file that MUST be an OSI listed Open Source lice

  5. No Sensationalized Titles

    If your post is a link to an article, please keep your post title as close to, if not the same as, the linked article's title. You're more than welcome to post a comment in the thread that states you

  6. No Drive-By Posting / Karma Farming

    Karma farm accounts are not going to be welcome here, regardless of the validity of the posted content. Drive-by posts from accounts where there is obviously no intention of engaging in the following

  7. No Link Aggregations

    If there's an article within an aggregation of links/stories or a newsletter, link to the actual story or article.

  8. Use Correct Flairs

    [Flairs](https://www.reddit.com/r/opensource/comments/xrw5s9/new_postflairs/) should reflect the nature of the post. `Promotional` is when you are sharing a project, yours or otherwise. `Alternatives`

Posting Guidelines

Post Types Text, Link
Flair Required No
Notes Review current sidebar rules and pinned posts before submitting; subreddit-specific norms may change.

Subreddit Details

Activity Active
Moderation Strict
Relevant To Developer Tools
Last Verified Feb 24, 2026

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