About the CA Open Source Portal
The California Department of Technology (CDT) External Link. created this Open Source Portal to advance collaboration, innovation, and efficiency across the State of California’s technology landscape. This portal aligns with the State’s Digital Strategy External Link. , supporting the development of modern, effective digital services that benefit all Californians.
Why Open Source?
By encouraging state entities to share and reuse custom-developed code, the portal promotes:
- Collaboration: Facilitate peer reviews, security testing, and shared technical expertise
- Efficiency: Reduce duplication, accelerate development, and decrease costs
- Innovation: Enable the reuse of proven solutions to solve common challenges
Key Benefits
- Lower Costs: Avoid duplicative spending and reduce vendor lock-in
- Improved Services: Deliver faster, more reliable IT solutions for state programs
- Shared Knowledge: Foster a culture of open collaboration for technical growth
The Open Source Portal provides a central inventory of open source code developed by California state agencies, departments, and partners. It empowers state entities to contribute, discover, and leverage code for the mutual benefit of state programs and the public. Together, we are building smarter, more efficient digital solutions to improve the public’s experience with government services.
Explore, contribute, and innovate at code.ca.gov.