Visit OWASP Nest
Navigate to nest.owasp.org to access the platform. The home page displays:- Recent OWASP projects and their activity
- Upcoming community events
- Open issues across projects
- Recent releases and milestones
- Interactive chapters map
Search for Projects
Access the Search Bar
Use the search bar at the top of any page to find projects, issues, chapters, or community members.
Try Search Filters
Filter projects by:
- Level: Flagship, Production, Lab, Incubator
- Stars: GitHub star count
- Activity: Recent commits and updates
- Language: Programming language
Learn more about search syntax in the Search Guide.
Explore Project Details
Click on any project to view:- Project Overview: Description, level, and type
- GitHub Statistics: Stars, forks, contributors, open issues
- Health Metrics: Activity score, maintenance status
- Open Issues: Contribution opportunities with labels
- Recent Releases: Latest versions and changelogs
- Project Leaders: Contact information for maintainers
Find Issues to Contribute
Browse Issues
Navigate to the Issues page or use the search to filter by:
good first issue- Beginner-friendly taskshelp wanted- Projects seeking contributors- Programming language or technology
Review Issue Details
Each issue shows:
- Title and description
- Associated project and repository
- Labels indicating difficulty and type
- GitHub link to view full details
Connect with Community
Join OWASP Slack
- Visit owasp.org/slack/invite to join
- Find the #project-nest channel
- Use NestBot commands like
/projects,/chapters,/events
Use NestBot Commands
Try these Slack commands:/projects security- Search for security-related projects/chapters London- Find chapters near London/events upcoming- See upcoming OWASP events/ai explain this issue- Get AI-powered insights/contribute python- Find Python contribution opportunities
Find Local Chapters
Track Activity
Subscribe to Events
- View upcoming AppSec conferences and meetups
- Add events to your calendar (ICS format)
- Filter by location and event type
Monitor Project Updates
- Watch recent releases across OWASP projects
- Track milestone completion
- Follow pull request activity
Next Steps
Explore Features
Learn about advanced search, AI insights, and more
Start Contributing
Follow the contribution guide to make your first impact
Join Slack
Connect with the OWASP community
Find Chapters
Discover OWASP chapters near you
OWASP Nest is open source! Contribute to the platform itself at github.com/OWASP/Nest.