> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://projectdiscovery-feat-gsoc.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Google Summer of Code

> Join ProjectDiscovery in Google Summer of Code - Contribute to open source security tools

# Google Summer of Code at ProjectDiscovery

ProjectDiscovery is excited to participate in Google Summer of Code, offering contributors the opportunity to work on cutting-edge open source security tools that are used by thousands of security professionals worldwide.

## Current Program

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  Apply for ProjectDiscovery's 2026 program. Join our community and contribute to security tools used by researchers, bug bounty hunters, and security teams globally.
</Card>

## Why Contribute to ProjectDiscovery?

ProjectDiscovery maintains a suite of open source security tools that are actively used in production environments worldwide. By contributing to our projects, you'll:

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  <Card title="Real-World Impact" icon="globe" iconType="duotone">
    Your code will be used by security professionals, bug bounty hunters, and organizations worldwide to discover and remediate vulnerabilities.
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  <Card title="Build Production Software" icon="code" iconType="duotone">
    Develop production-quality Go code for high-performance security tools used in real-world environments.
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  <Card title="Expert Mentorship" icon="chalkboard-user" iconType="duotone">
    Work directly with experienced software engineers and open source maintainers who build tools at scale.
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  <Card title="Recognition & Growth" icon="trophy" iconType="duotone">
    Earn GSoC certificate, contributor credits, and build an impressive portfolio of open source work.
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  <Card title="Active Community" icon="users" iconType="duotone">
    Join a vibrant community on Discord and GitHub with 20,000+ members and 100,000+ GitHub stars.
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  <Card title="Learn Security & Development" icon="shield-halved" iconType="duotone">
    Gain knowledge in application security, performance optimization, and distributed systems while building real tools.
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## Our Tools

ProjectDiscovery maintains popular open source security tools including:

* **[Nuclei](/opensource/nuclei)**: Fast vulnerability scanner with 6,500+ community templates
* **[httpx](/opensource/httpx)**: Multi-purpose HTTP toolkit for security testing
* **[Katana](/opensource/katana)**: Next-generation web crawling framework
* **[Subfinder](/opensource/subfinder)**: Subdomain discovery tool
* **[Naabu](/opensource/naabu)**: Fast port scanner
* And many more security tools in our ecosystem

## Get Started

Ready to contribute? Here's how to get involved:

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  <Card title="Join Discord" icon="discord" iconType="solid" href="https://discord.com/invite/projectdiscovery">
    Connect with our community and mentors
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  <Card title="Explore Tools" icon="toolbox" iconType="solid" href="/opensource">
    Try out our open source tools
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  <Card title="View Projects" icon="lightbulb" iconType="duotone" href="/opensource/gsoc/2026/project-ideas">
    Browse available project ideas
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  <Card title="Apply Now" icon="paper-plane" iconType="solid" href="/opensource/gsoc/2026/getting-started">
    Learn how to apply
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## Community

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  Join our [Discord community](https://discord.com/invite/projectdiscovery) to connect with mentors, ask questions, and get started with your first contribution. We're here to help!
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Explore our [GitHub organization](https://github.com/projectdiscovery) to see our projects and start contributing today.