From translations to documentation to code development, PKP software depends on the engagement of its global user community. Whether you’re a software user, developer, or translator, you can make an important contribution to increasing public access to scholarly communication by working with PKP.
You can make a difference as part of a community that actively supports open access and open science.
Become a Community Contributor
Contribute to documentation and learning resources, respond to support inquiries on the Community Forum, or participate in PKP’s software development by contributing code and developing plugins.
Participate in usability testing
Sign-up to be contacted about opportunities for user testing or attending a UI/UX workshop, or share your feature requests and feedback via the Community Forum.
Raise the profile of PKP locally
Learn how you can raise the profile of PKP by facilitating connections and Communities of Practice in your regional communities.
Attend a Sprint
Sprints are free, fun, and interactive events for our community to brainstorm important tasks, set priorities, and work together to improve our open source software. Learn about upcoming Sprints, and what to expect when you attend.
You can make a difference as part of a community that actively supports open access and open science.
Become a Community Contributor
Contribute to documentation and learning resources, respond to support inquiries on the Community Forum, or participate in PKP’s software development by contributing code and developing plugins.
Participate in usability testing
Sign-up to be contacted about opportunities for user testing or attending a UI/UX workshop, or share your feature requests and feedback via the Community Forum.
Raise the profile of PKP locally
Learn how you can raise the profile of PKP by facilitating connections and Communities of Practice in your regional communities.
Attend a Sprint
Sprints are free, fun, and interactive events for our community to brainstorm important tasks, set priorities, and work together to improve our open source software. Learn about upcoming Sprints, and what to expect when you attend.
Why Open Source & Open Access?
PKP develops free and open source software (FOSS) platforms to support open access to journals, books, and preprints, because the infrastructure should be as open as the science.

Contact us
For assistance with PKP software, see Support
For other inquiries, please use our contact form