Open source first.
Hives core is Apache 2.0. Run it locally, self-hosted, or let us run it for you.
Ways to contribute
Useful contributions come in different sizes.
Add pieces to a sample contribution quilt. Documentation, tests, fixes, and examples all help make a project easier to use.
Contribution patchwork
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By the numbers
Apache 2.0
License
120+
Contributors
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Stars
LicenseApache 2.0The Hives runtime is fully open source. Use it commercially, modify it, distribute it. No license fees, no vendor lock-in.
DeploymentSelf-hosted optionRun the entire Hives stack on your own infrastructure. Same APIs, same CLI, full control over your data and compliance.
CommunityCommunity contributionsSubmit PRs, build extensions, write plugins. The roadmap is shaped by the people who use Hives every day.
How to contribute
01
Fork the repo
Clone hives-runtime from GitHub. Set up the dev environment with one command.
02
Pick an issue
Browse good-first-issue labels. Each one includes context, acceptance criteria, and expected effort.
03
Open a PR
Write tests, pass CI, get reviewed. Most PRs merge within 48 hours.