What is OWASP Nest?
OWASP Nest is a comprehensive, community-first platform built to enhance collaboration and contribution across the OWASP community. The application serves as a central hub for exploring OWASP projects and ways to contribute to them, empowering contributors to find opportunities that align with their interests and expertise.Explore Projects
Discover 100+ active OWASP projects across code, documentation, and tools
Find Contribution Opportunities
Browse thousands of open issues ready for contributors
Connect with Chapters
Find local OWASP chapters in your area and join community events
Track Activity
Monitor project health, releases, and community contributions
Key Features
Advanced Search Capabilities
Advanced Search Capabilities
Search across projects, chapters, organizations, and users with powerful Algolia-powered search. Filter by programming languages, topics, project types, and more to find exactly what you’re looking for.
Slack Integration
Slack Integration
Seamless communication through NestBot - a Slack bot that facilitates direct and channel messaging for updates, discussions, and project notifications.
OWASP Chapters Worldwide
OWASP Chapters Worldwide
Interactive map showing OWASP chapters globally. Find nearby chapters, view local events, and connect with chapter leaders in your region.
AI-Generated Insights
AI-Generated Insights
AI-powered summaries for projects, issues, and events help you quickly understand what matters and identify actionable next steps.
Project Health Metrics
Project Health Metrics
Comprehensive health scoring system tracking repository activity, community engagement, documentation quality, and compliance with OWASP standards.
Platform Statistics
100+ Active Projects
From flagship projects to incubator labs
1000+ Contributors
Global community building secure software
500+ Open Issues
Contribution opportunities waiting for you
Technology Stack
OWASP Nest is built with modern, open-source technologies:- Frontend
- Backend
- Data Sources
- Framework: Next.js 14 with React 18
- Language: TypeScript
- Styling: Tailwind CSS
- Search: Algolia Search
- Data Fetching: Apollo Client (GraphQL)
Core Data Models
OWASP Nest aggregates and indexes several key entities:All data is automatically synchronized from authoritative sources including GitHub and OWASP repositories.
Projects
Projects are the heart of OWASP. Each project includes:- Types: Code, Documentation, Tool, Other
- Levels: Flagship, Production, Lab, Incubator
- Metrics: Stars, forks, contributors, commits, releases
- Languages & Topics: Technology stack and focus areas
- Health Score: Computed based on activity and compliance
Chapters
Local OWASP chapters around the world:- Geographic location with coordinates
- Chapter leaders and members
- Local events and meetups
- Regional information
Issues & Pull Requests
Contribution opportunities across all OWASP projects:- Real-time sync from GitHub repositories
- Labels, milestones, and assignees
- AI-generated summaries for complex issues
- Filtered by skill level and topic
Events
Community gatherings and conferences:- Categories: Global, AppSec Days, Partner events
- Start and end dates with locations
- AI-suggested location data
- Calendar integration
Get Started
Quick Start Guide
Start exploring OWASP Nest in 5 minutes
Contribute to Projects
Help improve OWASP Nest itself
Community & Support
OWASP Slack
Join #project-nest channel
GitHub Repository
View source code and contribute
Report Issues
Help us improve the platform
Project Leaders: Arkadii Yakovets (CCSP, CISSP, CSSLP), Kate Golovanova (CC), and Starr Brown (CISSP)