Code.gov
Share & reuse open source code from the Federal Government
Code.gov launched on November 4, 2016 with 274 votes, #91 of 3,636 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.
In plain words
Code.gov is a platform where developers can discover and reuse open source code created by the Federal Government. It provides access to government-developed software through an API and searchable directory, making it easier for developers to find and integrate existing solutions rather than building from scratch. The platform serves as a centralized repository for federal agencies to share their code with the developer community.
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From the sources
Learn how Federal Source Code Policy supports reuse and public access to custom-developed federal source code.
Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. In August 2016, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued M-16-21, Federal Source Code Policy: Achieving Efficiency, Transparency, and Innovation through Reusable and Open Source Software (PDF, 188 KB, 15 pages) . The Federal Source Code Policy is designed to support the reuse of and public access to custom-developed federal source code. It requires new, custom-developed source code developed specifically by…from digital.gov
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