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governance-maintainer-council

Create or update GOVERNANCE-maintainer.md files for CNCF maintainer councils.

2|Updated Mar 4, 2026
Search Tags:#project management#documentation#governance#council#maintainer#cncf
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/castrojo/cncf-skills --skill governance-maintainer-council
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Skill: governance-maintainer-council
Source: https://github.com/castrojo/cncf-skills/tree/main/skills/governance-maintainer-council
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/castrojo/cncf-skills --skill governance-maintainer-council

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps CNCF project maintainers establish clear governance structures for their maintainer council, ensuring smooth decision-making and community management.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Document Council Structure: Defines roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes for a maintainer council.
  • Onboarding/Offboarding: Outlines procedures for adding and removing maintainers.
  • Use Case: A new CNCF project needs to formalize how its maintainers operate, make decisions, and manage new member additions. This skill provides a template and guidance to create the GOVERNANCE-maintainer.md file.

Quick Start

Use the governance-maintainer-council skill to create or update the GOVERNANCE-maintainer.md file.

Frequently Asked Questions about governance-maintainer-council

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a GOVERNANCE-maintainer.md file for a CNCF project?▼

To create a GOVERNANCE-maintainer.md file for a CNCF project, use this skill to define the maintainer council structure, quorum rules, decision-making processes, and maintainer addition or removal procedures.

What is a maintainer council governance model and when do I need it?▼

A maintainer council governance model formalizes how project maintainers operate and make decisions collectively. You need it when your CNCF project requires clear roles, structured decision-making, and defined community management procedures.

How do I document procedures for adding or removing maintainers?▼

To document procedures for adding or removing maintainers, generate the GOVERNANCE-maintainer.md file to outline specific onboarding and offboarding rules, ensuring smooth transitions and clear community management.

Can I use GitHub to fetch existing content when updating governance documentation?▼

Yes, you can use GitHub to fetch existing content when updating governance documentation. This skill supports GitHub MCP for content fetching and templating to streamline the document creation process.

Does this governance skill support updating existing council rules?▼

Yes, this governance skill supports updating existing council rules. It creates or updates the GOVERNANCE-maintainer.md file, allowing you to modify decision-making processes and maintainer procedures as your project evolves.

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