Gear Up for Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2026 with Jenkins
We are thrilled to announce that the Jenkins project has been allotted 5 slots in Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2026 program! This is an incredible opportunity for aspiring developers to contribute to one of the most widely used open-source automation servers in the world.
The 5 selected projects for GSoC 2026 are:
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AI Chatbot to Guide User Workflow with Daniele Caldarigi as the GSoC contributor - Helping users navigate Jenkins with smart, automated assistance.
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Continue AI-Powered Chatbot for Quick Access to Jenkins Resources with Mallikarjun G D as the GSoC contributor - Ongoing modernization of the Jenkins documentation retrieval experience.
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Jenkins email notifications using Outlook SMTP with OAuth with Mohammed Faheem as the GSoC contributor - Enhancing Jenkins email notifications with secure Outlook SMTP integration.
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Plugin Modernizer Stats Visualization with Pratik Mane as the GSoC contributor - Visualizing plugin modernization efforts with insightful statistics and trends.
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Retool jenkins.io website Success Stories with Vatsal Verma as the GSoC contributor - Showcasing inspiring success stories on the jenkins.io website to motivate and guide users in their Jenkins journey.
These projects were selected from a pool of exciting proposals that aim to enhance the Jenkins ecosystem and improve the user experience. Each project will be mentored by experienced members of the Jenkins community, providing guidance and support throughout the summer.
We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the selected contributors and express our gratitude to all the candidates who took the time to submit their proposals. Your enthusiasm and dedication to open source are what make the Jenkins community so vibrant and innovative.
We encourage everyone to follow the progress of these projects and support the contributors as they embark on their GSoC journey. Stay tuned for updates and insights from the contributors as they work on their projects over the summer!
About the author
Kris has been an org admin for Jenkins' GSoC program since 2022 and is also a GSoC project mentor. She has participated in GSoC twice as a contributor/student previously in 2019 and 2020, and has been trained academically as an astrophysicist with a PhD in the discipline of observational astronomy obtained from the University of Hong Kong in 2021. She also obtained the MCIT degree from UPenn in 2026. Professionally, Kris works in the IT sector as a software engineer. She has work experiences in Python, C++, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS/Sass, JQuery, SQL, and has completed projects in software development in general and specifically in artificial intelligence/deep learning/computer vision, Qt programming, and web development. Kris is passionate about open-source and would like to share this passion with fellow learners.
