Ayu Adiati • 10/11/2025

Hacktoberfest: Making it Enjoyable for Contributors and Maintainers

This article, part of an open source series, offers guidance on navigating Hacktoberfest 2025. Written by a tech blogger and open source maintainer, it covers eligibility rules (six quality PRs, merge/approval/label requirements), the role of Hacktoberfest tags and labels, and emphasizes that maintainers are volunteers. It aims to make the event enjoyable for all participants by explaining how contributions are counted and how to handle non-participating repos. The article blends practical advice with community encouragement.

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