A prototype service for verifying and distributing Apache releases securely.
NOTE: New contributors must introduce themselves on the development mailing list first, to deter spam. Contributions are very welcome, but please do not submit a PR until you have introduced yourself.
This repository contains code developed by the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) Tooling team.
As of January 2026, this code is available for internal ASF feedback only. The project is in alpha development and subject to significant changes.
We welcome feedback and discussion, but note that many known issues and design refinements are already scheduled for future iterations. Please review our issue tracker and inline comments before filing new issues.
Alpha test deployment: https://release-test.apache.org/
Note: This repository is not yet an officially maintained or endorsed ASF project. It does not represent final technical or policy decisions for future ASF Tooling products. The code is provided without guarantees regarding stability, security, or backward compatibility.
Run with Docker Compose (recommended):
git clone https://github.com/apache/tooling-trusted-releases.git
cd tooling-trusted-releases
mkdir -p state
docker compose up --buildThen visit https://127.0.0.1:8080/ (accept the self-signed certificate).
See DEVELOPMENT.md for additional options including running without containers.
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| DEVELOPMENT.md | Quick start guide for developers |
| BUILD.md | Build instructions and Make targets |
| CONTRIBUTING.md | How to contribute code |
| SUPPORT.md | Getting help and reporting issues |
| GOVERNANCE.md | Project governance |
Online documentation: https://release-test.apache.org/docs/
Community feedback is encouraged! If you are an ASF committer or contributor interested in Trusted Releases:
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Try it out – The alpha test server allows you to experiment with the release process.
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Introduce yourself on the development mailing list: dev@tooling.apache.org
Subscribe by sending email with empty subject and body to dev-subscribe@tooling.apache.org and replying to the automated response (per the ASF mailing list how-to).
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Share ideas or file issues: Use the GitHub Issues page to report bugs, suggest features, or discuss improvements.
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Chat with us: #apache-trusted-releases on ASF Slack
See CONTRIBUTING.md for detailed contribution guidelines.
Key resources for contributors:
- Contribution policies – ASF policies, commit style, security guidelines
- Developer guide – Technical documentation
- Server reference – Architecture and configuration details
- Running and creating tests – Testing guide
- Code conventions – Style guidelines
This project is licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0.
Part of the Apache Tooling Initiative. For more information about the ASF, visit https://www.apache.org/.