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Docker-Sponsored Open Source program: free Docker Team for core contributors and no pull limits
Non-commercial open-source projects on Docker Hub can apply for Docker's DSOS program: a verified badge, no rate limits on their public images, Docker Scout on up to 100 repos, and a free one-year Docker Team subscription for core contributors.
- Approval needed
Free one-year Docker Team for core contributors, plus unlimited pulls
Apply to the program
About this offer
The Docker-Sponsored Open Source (DSOS) program supports non-commercial open-source projects that publish images on Docker Hub. Approved projects get a Docker-Sponsored Open Source badge, insights and analytics, repository logos, Docker Scout on up to 100 repositories, and removal of rate limits: program members and everyone pulling the project's public images get unlimited pulls and egress. Core contributors get a free one-year Docker Team subscription.
To qualify, the project must be shared in public Docker Hub repositories with public source code, meet the Open Source Initiative definition, be in active development (image or dependency updates within the past 6 months) and have no pathway to commercialization; accepting donations is allowed. Benefits last one year and can be renewed if the project still qualifies.
Who's eligible
- Project shared in public Docker Hub repositories with publicly accessible source code
- Meets the Open Source Initiative definition
- Active development: image or dependency updates within the past 6 months
- No pathway to commercialization (donations are allowed)
How to redeem
- 1Go to docker.com/community/open-source/application
- 2Click Apply here and complete the application form
- 3After approval, set up the badge, Scout and Team seats for core contributors
Terms and restrictions
- Benefits are valid for one year and can be renewed if the project still qualifies
- Benefits are only for project leads and core committers
- Benefits may be used only for developing non-commercial open-source projects
- Docker licences can't be shared with third parties
Terms are summarised from the provider's page and may change. The provider's terms always take precedence.
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