From 85f8e025ac93554b8f78dd62fd0e20e049baa5ee Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: danbaruka <46156791+danbaruka@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2026 19:44:37 +0400 Subject: [PATCH 1/5] docs: add Maintainer Retainer Program (MRP) section - Add MRP overview with link to official OSC page - Add link preview card with og:image and Intersect-style layout - Category label: MRP; sidebar title from frontmatter --- .../docs/maintainer-retainer/_category_.yml | 2 ++ .../maintainer-retainer.md | 27 +++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 29 insertions(+) create mode 100644 website/docs/maintainer-retainer/_category_.yml create mode 100644 website/docs/maintainer-retainer/maintainer-retainer.md diff --git a/website/docs/maintainer-retainer/_category_.yml b/website/docs/maintainer-retainer/_category_.yml new file mode 100644 index 0000000..87c7d29 --- /dev/null +++ b/website/docs/maintainer-retainer/_category_.yml @@ -0,0 +1,2 @@ +label: MRP +position: 3 diff --git a/website/docs/maintainer-retainer/maintainer-retainer.md b/website/docs/maintainer-retainer/maintainer-retainer.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a1ad740 --- /dev/null +++ b/website/docs/maintainer-retainer/maintainer-retainer.md @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +--- +sidebar_position: 1 +title: Maintainer Retainer Program +--- + +Here’s a quick overview of the **Maintainer Retainer Program (MRP)** and the two kinds of maintainers it involves. For the full picture (eligibility, funding, reviews), check the [official OSC MRP page](https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-open-source-committee/about/paid-open-source-model-posm/maintainer-retainer). + +### What is the MRP? + +[Intersect](https://www.intersectmbo.org/) runs the MRP with the Open Source Committee (OSC) and Technical Steering Committee (TSC). The idea: pay experienced maintainers so they can keep important Cardano repos in good shape: secure, up to date, and actively developed. + +### Core vs Community Maintainers + +**Core Maintainers** are the people who lead a project. They make the big calls on direction, releases, and security, and they mentor others. Think of them as the senior stewards. + +**Community Maintainers** join through an application. They help with the day-to-day (code, docs, triage, talking to users) without having the final say. You need to be at least a [Trusted Committer](https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-open-source-committee/policies/contribution-ladder-framework) and pass a 30-day evaluation to get ongoing funding. Your contributions can be coding, documentation, governance, or ecosystem advocacy; it’s not only about code. + +**Where to get the latest:** [Maintainer Retainer (OSC)](https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-open-source-committee/about/paid-open-source-model-posm/maintainer-retainer). When in doubt, link to that page instead of copying names or details into your repo; it’s the one that stays up to date. + +:::info +**Applications for Community Projects to be maintained are open!** [Apply here](https://tinyurl.com/MRP-Projects) +::: + +:::info +**Applications are open for Developers → Community Maintainers!** [Apply here](https://tinyurl.com/MRP-Apply) +::: + From 04cfc5713f25dfb4e0c7b31f92ec8af2e7176aae Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: danbaruka <46156791+danbaruka@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2026 19:54:14 +0400 Subject: [PATCH 2/5] docs: update Maintainer Retainer Program section - Remove outdated link to the Maintainer Retainer page - Emphasize the importance of linking to the official OSC page for up-to-date information --- website/docs/maintainer-retainer/maintainer-retainer.md | 2 -- 1 file changed, 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/website/docs/maintainer-retainer/maintainer-retainer.md b/website/docs/maintainer-retainer/maintainer-retainer.md index a1ad740..aea7903 100644 --- a/website/docs/maintainer-retainer/maintainer-retainer.md +++ b/website/docs/maintainer-retainer/maintainer-retainer.md @@ -15,8 +15,6 @@ Here’s a quick overview of the **Maintainer Retainer Program (MRP)** and the t **Community Maintainers** join through an application. They help with the day-to-day (code, docs, triage, talking to users) without having the final say. You need to be at least a [Trusted Committer](https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-open-source-committee/policies/contribution-ladder-framework) and pass a 30-day evaluation to get ongoing funding. Your contributions can be coding, documentation, governance, or ecosystem advocacy; it’s not only about code. -**Where to get the latest:** [Maintainer Retainer (OSC)](https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-open-source-committee/about/paid-open-source-model-posm/maintainer-retainer). When in doubt, link to that page instead of copying names or details into your repo; it’s the one that stays up to date. - :::info **Applications for Community Projects to be maintained are open!** [Apply here](https://tinyurl.com/MRP-Projects) ::: From 34f08bd2bb402599f7d2ce2d478768f97322615d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: danbaruka <46156791+danbaruka@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2026 20:02:09 +0400 Subject: [PATCH 3/5] docs: enhance Maintainer Retainer Program (MRP) documentation - Clarify the title to include the full name of the program - Update descriptions for Core and Community Maintainers to better reflect roles and responsibilities - Improve links and references for governance and eligibility criteria --- .../docs/maintainer-retainer/maintainer-retainer.md | 10 +++++----- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/website/docs/maintainer-retainer/maintainer-retainer.md b/website/docs/maintainer-retainer/maintainer-retainer.md index aea7903..dbe15c0 100644 --- a/website/docs/maintainer-retainer/maintainer-retainer.md +++ b/website/docs/maintainer-retainer/maintainer-retainer.md @@ -1,19 +1,19 @@ --- sidebar_position: 1 -title: Maintainer Retainer Program +title: Maintainer Retainer Program (MRP) --- -Here’s a quick overview of the **Maintainer Retainer Program (MRP)** and the two kinds of maintainers it involves. For the full picture (eligibility, funding, reviews), check the [official OSC MRP page](https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-open-source-committee/about/paid-open-source-model-posm/maintainer-retainer). +Here’s a quick overview of the **Maintainer Retainer Program (MRP)** and the two kinds of maintainers it involves. For the full picture (eligibility, funding, reviews, governance), see the official source below. ### What is the MRP? -[Intersect](https://www.intersectmbo.org/) runs the MRP with the Open Source Committee (OSC) and Technical Steering Committee (TSC). The idea: pay experienced maintainers so they can keep important Cardano repos in good shape: secure, up to date, and actively developed. +The MRP provides **recurring funding** to experienced contributors who maintain **critical Cardano open-source repositories**, so those projects stay secure, regularly updated, and actively developed. [Intersect](https://www.intersectmbo.org/) runs the program with the Open Source Committee (OSC) and Technical Steering Committee (TSC). ### Core vs Community Maintainers -**Core Maintainers** are the people who lead a project. They make the big calls on direction, releases, and security, and they mentor others. Think of them as the senior stewards. +**Core Maintainers** are senior project stewards with **final technical authority** over a repo's direction. They own strategic decisions, governance and policy work, release sign-off, and security-sensitive changes; they mentor others and ensure long-term project health. Think of them as the people who lead and make the big calls. -**Community Maintainers** join through an application. They help with the day-to-day (code, docs, triage, talking to users) without having the final say. You need to be at least a [Trusted Committer](https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-open-source-committee/policies/contribution-ladder-framework) and pass a 30-day evaluation to get ongoing funding. Your contributions can be coding, documentation, governance, or ecosystem advocacy; it’s not only about code. +**Community Maintainers** are **Trusted Committers** (in an eligible project) who join the program via application to expand capacity around a project. They focus on day-to-day maintenance, user-feedback loops, and community operations (code, docs, triage, talking to users) without holding ultimate decision rights or high-risk credentials. They must meet the [Contribution Ladder](https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-open-source-committee/policies/contribution-ladder-framework) threshold (≥ Trusted Committer) and pass the program's **30-day evaluation** before ongoing funding. Your contributions can be coding, documentation, governance, or ecosystem advocacy; it’s not only about code. :::info **Applications for Community Projects to be maintained are open!** [Apply here](https://tinyurl.com/MRP-Projects) From c3c5f908966f5f74b8465b8b2038ff64a4b3b56d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: danbaruka <46156791+danbaruka@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2026 20:14:30 +0400 Subject: [PATCH 4/5] docs: update Maintainer Retainer Program overview with official link - Revise the overview to include a direct link to the official OSC MRP page for better accessibility to detailed information on eligibility and funding. --- website/docs/maintainer-retainer/maintainer-retainer.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/website/docs/maintainer-retainer/maintainer-retainer.md b/website/docs/maintainer-retainer/maintainer-retainer.md index dbe15c0..02fdb50 100644 --- a/website/docs/maintainer-retainer/maintainer-retainer.md +++ b/website/docs/maintainer-retainer/maintainer-retainer.md @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ sidebar_position: 1 title: Maintainer Retainer Program (MRP) --- -Here’s a quick overview of the **Maintainer Retainer Program (MRP)** and the two kinds of maintainers it involves. For the full picture (eligibility, funding, reviews, governance), see the official source below. +Here’s a quick overview of the **Maintainer Retainer Program (MRP)** and the two kinds of maintainers it involves. For the full picture (eligibility, funding, reviews), check the [official OSC MRP page](https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-open-source-committee/about/paid-open-source-model-posm/maintainer-retainer). ### What is the MRP? From ae6895e67e3cb3eab1a36ae64945195b3d5917d4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: danbaruka <46156791+danbaruka@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2026 20:30:15 +0400 Subject: [PATCH 5/5] docs: expand Maintainer Retainer Program (MRP) documentation - Add one-paragraph and two-paragraph style descriptions for the MRP - Clarify roles of Core and Community Maintainers with detailed responsibilities - Include links to relevant resources for better understanding of the program --- .../maintainer-retainer/maintainer-retainer.md | 14 ++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+) diff --git a/website/docs/maintainer-retainer/maintainer-retainer.md b/website/docs/maintainer-retainer/maintainer-retainer.md index 02fdb50..a7df1c2 100644 --- a/website/docs/maintainer-retainer/maintainer-retainer.md +++ b/website/docs/maintainer-retainer/maintainer-retainer.md @@ -23,3 +23,17 @@ The MRP provides **recurring funding** to experienced contributors who maintain **Applications are open for Developers → Community Maintainers!** [Apply here](https://tinyurl.com/MRP-Apply) ::: +--- + +### One-paragraph style + +The **Maintainer Retainer Program (MRP)** provides recurring funding to experienced contributors who maintain critical Cardano open-source repositories. [Intersect](https://www.intersectmbo.org/) runs it with the Open Source Committee (OSC) and Technical Steering Committee (TSC). **Core Maintainers** have final technical authority over a repo and own strategy, releases, and security; **Community Maintainers** are Trusted Committers who join via application to support day-to-day maintenance (code, docs, governance, or ecosystem advocacy) and must pass a 30-day evaluation. Full details: [Maintainer Retainer (OSC)](https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-open-source-committee/about/paid-open-source-model-posm/maintainer-retainer). + +--- + +### Two-paragraph style + +The **Maintainer Retainer Program (MRP)** provides recurring funding to experienced contributors who maintain critical Cardano open-source repositories, keeping them secure and actively developed. [Intersect](https://www.intersectmbo.org/) runs the program with the Open Source Committee (OSC) and Technical Steering Committee (TSC). + +**Core Maintainers** lead the project with final technical authority; **Community Maintainers** join via application as Trusted Committers to support day-to-day work (code, docs, governance, or ecosystem advocacy) and must pass a 30-day evaluation. For full details, see the [official OSC page](https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-open-source-committee/about/paid-open-source-model-posm/maintainer-retainer). +