Strengthening Scientific Open Source, Together

Our programs are community powered

We run software peer review

We review Python packages with the goal of helping scientists build better, discoverable, and usable software. Accepted packages can be published in JOSS through our review process.

About peer review →

We connect researchers, contributors, and developers

pyOpenSci brings together researchers, core Python and conda developers, and data scientists from industry and universities to strengthen scientific open source. We partner with communities to share resources, knowledge, and processes like peer review.

Community partnerships →

We break down Python packaging pain points

Beginner-friendly tutorials and a community Python packaging guide, co-developed with the broader Python ecosystem so the material stays accessible at every level.

Python packaging guide →

Submit your package

Ready for review? Learn what we look for and how to submit your scientific Python package.

Author guide →

Become a reviewer

Join reviewers who care about usability, docs, and maintainability — mentorship is available for your first review.

Reviewer guide →

Events & training

Workshops, cohort courses, sprints, and community calls — online and at conferences.

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Training

New cohort coming fall 2026

Ship It: Python Packaging in the Era of AI

A 10-day online course for researchers, academics, and RSEs — from working code to a published package.

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Upcoming events

21–27 JUN

Community event

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UN meeting 2026 • TBD

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13–20 JUL

Talk

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EuroPython 2026 • Kraków, Poland

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19–22 JUL

Community event

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EuroSciPy 2026 • Kraków, Poland

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Broadening participation in scientific open source

You don’t need to be an expert to get involved

Are you new to software peer review but you want to get involved? We’ve got you! We offer support and mentorship to new reviewers completing their first review.

Reviewers do not need to be Python packaging experts. We welcome reviewers who focus on software accessibility and usability.

Are you new to peer review? We offer a mentorship program for anyone interested in participating in peer review but who might like a bit of support.

New pyOpenSci contributors

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