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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.
0 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- No Link Aggregations
If there's an article within an aggregation of links/stories or a newsletter, link to the actual story or article.
- 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
r/opensource allows limited promotion — follow the rules
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