Join the PowerCommons Community

Building Europe’s digital sovereignty through open silicon requires a global community of developers, researchers, advocates, and supporters. Whether you’re here to contribute code, share ideas, or simply learn—welcome aboard.

🚀 Quick Start

New Here?

1. Join Matrix Chat - #powercommons:matrix.org
2. Read Contributing Guide - Learn how to contribute
3. Pick a Task - Browse good first issues
4. Say Hello! - Introduce yourself on Matrix

💬 Connect & Communicate

Real-Time Chat

Matrix: #powercommons:matrix.org

Our primary hub for:

• Technical discussions
• Quick questions
• Real-time collaboration
• Community announcements

New to Matrix? It’s an open, federated chat protocol. Get started here.

Email & Formal Contact

For partnerships, press, or formal inquiries: → Contact Page

🛠️ Ways to Contribute

Code Contributions

Hardware (VHDL):

• Microwatt core improvements
• A2O bug fixes and enhancements
• Peripheral development

Software:

• Linux kernel patches
• LiteX integration
• Build system improvements

→ Full Contributing Guide

Documentation

• Fix typos and improve clarity
• Write tutorials and examples
• Translate content (future)

Testing & Verification

• Test on different FPGA boards
• Report bugs with detailed reproduction steps
• Verify fixes and improvements

Community Building

• Answer questions on Matrix
• Help newcomers get started
• Write blog posts and tutorials
• Present at conferences

🤝 Partners & Collaboration

Current Partners:

• OpenPower Foundation - Architecture standards

Become a Partner: → Partnership Information

Advisory Board: → Meet Our Advisors

📚 Resources for Contributors

Technical Resources

• SoC Architecture
• A2O Build Instructions

Community Guidelines

• Contributing Guide
• Contact Information

Project Information

• Mission & Vision
• Current Projects
• Roadmap & Milestones

🌍 Community Initiatives

Active Projects

• Microwatt on VCU-118 - FPGA deployment and optimization
• A2O Upgrade to v3.1C - Power ISA modernization across 9 workstreams
• Education & Workshops - Teaching open silicon development

Upcoming Events

Check Matrix for announcements about:

• Community calls
• Hackathons
• Conference presentations
• Workshops and training

🎯 Find Your Place

New to Open Hardware? Start with documentation contributions and testing. → Good First Issues

FPGA/VHDL Developer? Jump into Microwatt core development or A2O modernization. → A2O Project

Linux Kernel Developer? Help with kernel bring-up and optimization. → Join us on Matrix

Advocate/Writer? Help spread the word about liberation technology. → Contact Us

📊 Current Status

• Active Contributors: Growing community on Matrix
• Repositories: Codeberg.org/PowerCommons
• Open Issues: 500+ tracked tasks across workstreams
• Current Focus: A2O v3.1C upgrade, Microwatt optimization

❓ Questions?

General Questions: Ask on Matrix Bug Reports: Open issue on Codeberg Partnership Inquiries: Contact Page

PowerCommons thrives through collective effort. Every contribution—code, documentation, testing, advocacy—builds the technological commons. Join us.