Google Summer of Code 2026
Welcome to ProjectDiscovery’s Google Summer of Code 2026 program! We’re excited to work with contributors from around the world to enhance our open source security tools.About ProjectDiscovery
ProjectDiscovery develops and maintains fast, simple-to-use open source security tools that help security professionals, bug bounty hunters, and organizations identify and remediate vulnerabilities.Our Impact
100,000+
GitHub Stars across projects
20,000+
Active Community Members
15+
Open Source Tools
- Security researchers and penetration testers
- Bug bounty hunters on platforms like HackerOne and Bugcrowd
- Enterprise security teams
- Open source contributors worldwide
Why Contribute to ProjectDiscovery?
Real-World Impact
Your contributions will directly impact security tools used in production by thousands of professionals worldwide. Work on meaningful projects that help make the internet more secure.Learn Advanced Skills
- Software Engineering: Build scalable, production-grade software with comprehensive testing and code review
- Go Programming: Master Go by working on high-performance tools processing millions of requests
- System Design: Learn distributed systems, concurrency patterns, and performance optimization
- Open Source Best Practices: Contribute to widely-used projects following industry standards
- Security Knowledge: Gain understanding of application security and vulnerability discovery
Expert Mentorship
Work with experienced software engineers and open source maintainers who build tools used globally. Our mentors have:- Years of experience building production systems at scale
- Deep expertise in Go, distributed systems, and performance engineering
- Proven track record maintaining popular open source projects
- Active involvement in the developer and security communities
- Passion for teaching and helping contributors grow
Vibrant Community
Join our active community on Discord with 20,000+ members:- Get help from experienced contributors
- Participate in technical discussions
- Share your knowledge with others
- Network with security professionals
2026 Program Details
Application Timeline: Applications open March 16 and close March 31, 2026 at 18:00 UTC. Don’t miss the deadline!
Key Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| March 16, 2026 | Applications Open |
| March 31, 2026 | Application Deadline (18:00 UTC) |
| April 30, 2026 | Selected Contributors Announced |
| May 1-24, 2026 | Community Bonding Period |
| May 25, 2026 | Coding Period Begins |
| July 6-10, 2026 | Midterm Evaluations |
| August 24-31, 2026 | Final Evaluations |
Project Sizes
Contributors can choose between two project sizes: Medium (175 hours)- Approximately 12-14 weeks
- 12-15 hours per week
- Ideal for focused feature additions or improvements
- Approximately 12-14 weeks
- 25-30 hours per week
- Suitable for comprehensive projects or major features
Available Projects
We have exciting projects across our tool ecosystem:Nuclei Projects
Work on the most popular vulnerability scanner
Katana Projects
Enhance our web crawling framework
httpx Projects
Improve our HTTP toolkit
Custom Ideas
Propose your own project
Get Started
Ready to apply? Follow these steps:- Join Discord - Connect with mentors and community
- Explore Tools - Try our tools and understand how they work
- Read Getting Started - Learn the application process
- Make Contributions - Start contributing to our projects
- Review Projects - Choose a project that interests you
- Submit Proposal - Follow our proposal guidelines
What Helps You Succeed
We welcome contributors from all backgrounds! Here’s what helps ensure a successful GSoC experience:Skills That Help
- Programming experience - Comfortable with at least one language (Go experience is great but not required!)
- Curiosity and eagerness to learn - We’ll teach you what you need to know
- Good communication - Able to ask questions, share progress, and collaborate
- Self-direction - Can work independently with guidance
- Openness to feedback - Willing to learn from code reviews
What We Hope You’ll Do
- Commit the agreed hours per week (12-15 for 175h projects, 25-30 for 350h projects)
- Check in with your mentor at least twice weekly
- Write code with tests and documentation (we’ll help you learn how!)
- Participate in code reviews (great learning opportunity!)
- Engage with the community on Discord
- Make steady progress on your milestones
Support and Resources
Communication Channels
- Discord: Primary communication channel - Join here
- GitHub: Code, issues, and pull requests
- Email: For private communications with admins
Documentation
Getting Started
How to apply and participate
Application Process
Proposal guidelines and tips
FAQ
Common questions answered
Community Guide
How to engage with us
Questions?
Have questions about GSoC 2026 at ProjectDiscovery?- Check our FAQ
- Ask in our Discord community #gsoc channel
- Review the official GSoC documentation