> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guidebook.theopensourceway.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guidebook.theopensourceway.org/readme.md).

# The Open Source Way

[The Open Source Way](https://www.theopensourceway.org/) is a (somewhat opinionated) guidebook for anyone interested in managing open source communities.

It collects best practices for initiating, nurturing, growing, and maintaining groups of passionate contributors.

## Translations and localizations

The Open Source Way is available in the following languages:

* [English](https://github.com/theopensourceway/guidebook) (en\_US)
* [Chinese](https://github.com/theopensourceway/guidebook/tree/main/l10n/cn) (CN)