KrautPress Podcast The FAIR Package Manager
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Jun 6, 2025 Discover the FAIR package manager, a groundbreaking initiative announced at WordCamp Europe, aimed at decentralizing WordPress. Learn about its user-centric focus on repository management and GDPR compliance. The podcast dives into collaborative governance in open-source, highlighting contributions from the WordPress community. It also addresses the need for efficient software updates and emphasizes community partnerships among hosting providers. Finally, the discussion underscores the commitment to revitalizing the WordPress ecosystem and the challenges it faces.
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WordPress Crisis Sparks Collaboration
- The WordPress world changed dramatically in October due to uncertainty around WordPress.org's availability.
- Joost de Valk and Karim Marucchi, along with other community members, quickly collaborated to address ecosystem challenges.
FAIR's Ecosystem Enhancements
- FAIR is a federated replacement for WordPress.org, enabling decentralized plugin hosting.
- It improves security, GDPR compliance, and allows commercial plugins to be found in the WordPress backend.
FAIR Governance via Linux Foundation
- Putting FAIR under the Linux Foundation ensures proper governance and fosters community trust.
- This model is a significant step forward for WordPress ecosystem governance.