Use this template as a starting point for your Google Summer of Code proposal. A well-structured proposal helps reviewers understand your approach and increases your chances of acceptance.
# GSoC 2026 Proposal: [Your Project Title]## Personal Information- **Name**: [Your Full Name]- **Email**: [your.email@example.com]- **GitHub**: [github.com/yourusername]- **Discord**: [YourDiscord#1234]- **University**: [Your University Name]- **Major/Year**: [Your Major, Expected Graduation Year]- **Time Zone**: [Your Time Zone]- **Location**: [Country, City]## Abstract[Write a 2-3 sentence summary of your project. This should be a high-level overview that captures the essence of what you're proposing.]## Project Description### Background and Motivation[Explain the context of the problem you're solving. Why is this project important? What need does it address?]### Problem Statement[Clearly define the specific problem or gap your project will address. Be specific about current limitations.]### Proposed Solution[Describe your approach to solving the problem. What will you build or implement? How will it work?]### Technical Approach[Provide technical details about your implementation approach. What technologies, libraries, or frameworks will you use? What architecture or design patterns?]### Expected Outcomes[List the concrete deliverables and outcomes. What will exist at the end of the project that doesn't exist now?]## Implementation Plan### Phase 1: [Phase Name] (Weeks 1-4)**Goals**:- [Primary goal 1]- [Primary goal 2]**Milestones**:- Week 1: [Specific milestone]- Week 2: [Specific milestone]- Week 3: [Specific milestone]- Week 4: [Specific milestone]**Deliverables**:- [Concrete deliverable 1]- [Concrete deliverable 2]### Phase 2: [Phase Name] (Weeks 5-8)**Goals**:- [Primary goal 1]- [Primary goal 2]**Milestones**:- Week 5: [Specific milestone]- Week 6: [Specific milestone]- Week 7: [Specific milestone]- Week 8: [Specific milestone]**Deliverables**:- [Concrete deliverable 1]- [Concrete deliverable 2]### Phase 3: [Phase Name] (Weeks 9-12)**Goals**:- [Primary goal 1]- [Primary goal 2]**Milestones**:- Week 9: [Specific milestone]- Week 10: [Specific milestone]- Week 11: [Specific milestone]- Week 12: [Specific milestone]**Deliverables**:- [Concrete deliverable 1]- [Concrete deliverable 2][Continue with additional phases as needed for 350-hour projects]### Testing Strategy[Describe how you'll test your implementation. What types of tests will you write? How will you ensure quality?]### Documentation Plan[Explain how you'll document your work. User guides? API documentation? Code comments?]### Potential Challenges and Mitigation| Challenge | Mitigation Strategy ||-----------|-------------------|| [Challenge 1] | [How you'll address it] || [Challenge 2] | [How you'll address it] |## Qualifications### Relevant Experience[Describe your background and experience relevant to this project. Programming experience, coursework, personal projects, etc.]### Technical Skills**Programming Languages**:- [Language 1]: [Proficiency level - Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced]- [Language 2]: [Proficiency level]- Go: [Your Go experience level]**Tools and Technologies**:- [Tool/Technology 1]: [Experience level]- [Tool/Technology 2]: [Experience level]**Security Experience**:[Describe any security-related experience or knowledge]### Contributions to ProjectDiscovery[List your contributions to ProjectDiscovery projects. Include PR links, issue reports, documentation improvements, etc.]- PR #XXX: [Brief description] - [Link]- Issue #XXX: [Brief description] - [Link]- [Other contributions]### Other Open Source Contributions[List relevant contributions to other open source projects, if any]- Project: [Contribution description] - [Link]### Past Projects[Describe 1-2 relevant past projects that demonstrate your ability to complete this work]**Project Name**: [Name]- Description: [What you built]- Technologies: [What you used]- Link: [GitHub or demo link if available]## Availability and Time Commitment### Availability[Describe your availability during the GSoC period. Be honest about any commitments, exams, or conflicts.]- **Total Hours**: [175 or 350 hours over X weeks]- **Weekly Commitment**: [X hours per week]- **Peak Availability**: [When you're most available]- **Limited Availability**: [Any known conflicts or reduced availability periods]### Communication Plan[Explain how you'll stay in touch with mentors]- **Weekly Sync**: [Proposed meeting schedule]- **Daily Updates**: [How you'll provide progress updates]- **Primary Channel**: [Discord, Email, etc.]- **Response Time**: [Your expected response time]## Post-GSoC Plans[Explain how you plan to continue contributing after GSoC ends. Long-term maintenance? Additional features? Community involvement?]## Why ProjectDiscovery?[Explain why you want to work with ProjectDiscovery specifically. What attracts you to the organization and this project?]## References**Project Links**:- [Relevant tool documentation]- [Related GitHub issues]- [Technical references]**External Resources**:- [Papers, articles, or documentation you've researched]**Contact**:- Best way to reach me: [Email/Discord/etc.]- Preferred communication times: [Your timezone and available hours]
