Join the Contributor Program
Give back to the community and receive rewards for helping build OLake's connector ecosystem. Join 10+ contributors making a difference.
Contribute in Multiple Ways
Choose how you want to contribute based on your skills and interests
Build New Connectors
Create connectors to expand OLake's ecosystem. We provide tools and support to make it easy.
Write Documentation
Improve guides, write tutorials, and help others learn with clear documentation.
Fix Bugs & Improve
Squash bugs, optimize performance, and enhance existing features.
Program Overview
Empowering contributors to shape the future of data engineering
What is the Contributor Program?
The OLake Contributor Program is a community collaboration initiative designed to improve the quality and expand the ecosystem of OLake connectors. We sponsor various tasks around features, usability, and reliability while empowering both veteran contributors and newcomers to make meaningful contributions to the project.
How it Works
Getting started is simple. After reviewing our contributing guide, explore the good first issues and Join our Slack community:
- Get direct support from maintainers
- Collaborate with other contributors
- Access exclusive resources and documentation
- Participate in contributor-only events
- Track your contributions and rewards
Why Join the Program?
Unlock exclusive benefits while making a real impact
Rewards & Recognition
Get paid for select contributions and earn recognition in our community.
Learning & Growth
Level up your skills, learn from experts, and grow your professional network.
Early Access
Get beta access to new features, tools, and participate in product decisions.
Reward Tiers
Earn points with every contribution and unlock amazing rewards
Bronze
0-49 points
- ✓OLake stickers
- ✓Community badge
- ✓Slack recognition
Silver
50-149 points
- ✓OLake t-shirt
- ✓Featured contributor
- ✓Beta access
- ✓Monthly swag
Gold
150-499 points
- ✓Premium swag kit
- ✓Internships
- ✓Mentorship access
- ✓Cash rewards
Platinum
500+ points
- ✓Chance to get hired
- ✓Executive mentorship
- ✓Project leadership
- ✓Maximum rewards
See where you stand among our amazing contributors
View Current Contributor Rankings →How to Get Started
Join the program in 4 simple steps
Read the Guide
Start by reading our contributing guide to understand the process and requirements.
Learn more →Join Slack
Connect with other contributors in our dedicated Slack channel for support and guidance.
Learn more →Pick an Issue
Browse open issues labeled "good first issue" or "help wanted" to find your first contribution.
Learn more →Start Contributing
Submit your pull request and earn points. Our maintainers will review and provide feedback.
Learn more →Ready to Make an Impact?
Join hundreds of contributors who are shaping the future of data engineering. Your contributions matter, and we can't wait to have you on board!