You nominate the Stars. We'll help them expand their impact.
The GitHub Stars program thanks GitHub's most influential developers and gives them a platform to showcase their work, reach more people, and shape the future of GitHub.
Program Rewards
Early feature access
Stars get a unique chance to preview GitHub features and releases, share their feedback, and shape GitHub products.
Insight calls with HQ
Stars can ask questions, share insights, and brainstorm with internal GitHub Team members during exclusive Stars meetings.
Continued education
With cutting-edge support and training resources at their disposal, Stars can keep learning and expand their reach.
Event and speaking invites
Stars get special access to GitHub events and are first in line to be considered for GitHub speaking engagements.
All of the swag
Stars receive exclusive swag for themselves, plus extra GitHub goodies to share with friends at events and meet-ups.
Featured profile
Active Stars are part of the GitHub Stars Hall of Fame, and receive their own personalized Star to show off at home.
How it works
Nomination
Once you nominate a Star, we will do a pre-check. If successful, they are sent a link to complete a profile and finalize their nomination.
Review
Nominated Stars are reviewed by the GitHub team.
Membership
Stars are invited to join the program and are announced on social media.
Have a Star in mind?
The GitHub Stars program offers impactful developers an opportunity to showcase their work, reach more people, and shape the future of GitHub. If you know an inspiring community leader, we want to hear about it.
