Looking to contribute to Pluto.jl: Improving onboarding and installation experience

[gruumsh1]

Hi everyone,

I've been using Pluto.jl and I really love the reactive notebook philosophy. I am looking for ways to contribute to the project to help it grow and reach more users.

Recently, I've been thinking about the "new user experience" and the friction of installation. I considered building a custom installer or a launcher script, but before I go down a rabbit hole, I want to ask the community:

What are the current priorities regarding Pluto's distribution and onboarding?

My background is in Mathematics and Data Science, but I also have experience with Linux server administration and scripting.

Is there a specific project or "pain point" where I could help? For example:

Improving the Pluto Desktop packaging?

Creating better "getting started" scripts for workshops?

Testing/improving the VS Code integration?

Thanks for your guidance!

[fonsp]

Hey @gruumsh1, really nice to hear! Indeed this is a super important topic, and the project is at a phase where documentation and onboarding is the most valuable work.

I would definitely be interested to collaborate! @ariguib is also working on similar topics. How would you feel about a call to discuss ideas? How about Dec 1 at 16:00 or 17:00 CET? fons@plutojl.org

[gruumsh1]

Of course, I just can't speak English. I can write and understand it, but I'm not fluent in conversation yet. fons@plutojl.org , @ariguib

[gruumsh1]

Of course, I just can't speak English. I can write and understand it, but I'm not fluent in conversation yet. El vie, 28 nov 2025 a la(s) 2:13 a.m., Fons van der Plas ( ***@***.***) escribió:

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*fonsp* left a comment (fonsp/Pluto.jl#3420) <#3420 (comment)> Hey @gruumsh1 <https://github.com/gruumsh1>, really nice to hear! Indeed this is a super important topic, and the project is at a phase where documentation and onboarding is the most valuable work. I would definitely be interested to collaborate! @ariguib is also working on similar topics. How would you feel about a call to discuss ideas? How about Dec 1 at 16:00 or 17:00 CET? ***@***.*** — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#3420 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/ABDEWCS52UIRADWIBJ5XHUD367733AVCNFSM6AAAAACMT2DRMOVHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43OSLTON2WKQ3PNVWWK3TUHMZTKOBYGMZDINBUGY> . You are receiving this because you were mentioned.Message ID: <fonsp/Pluto .***@***.***>

[fonsp]

Okay! In that case you prefer to communicate with email or github, right? No problem!

[gruumsh1]

If you'll allow me, I agree. Email is perfect, but I would like to participate in Pluto.pl. El lun., 1 de diciembre de 2025 3:13, Fons van der Plas < ***@***.***> escribió:

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