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What hosting platforms are available for releasing USGS scientific software? [142]

By Office of Science Quality and Integrity

The authoritative (or reference) copy of an approved USGS scientific software release must be distributed through a “.gov” server to comply with USGS open access requirements. USGS Git hosting platform is available, including USGS OpenSource GitLab, or USGS InnerSource GitLab, which can be restricted to a specific group of collaborators. [Read more]

The authoritative (or reference) copy of an approved USGS scientific software release must be distributed through a “.gov” server (such as USGS OpenSource GitLab) to comply with USGS open access requirements. The USGS software release citation DOI must link to the authoritative USGS source repository. USGS scientific software that is considered provisional may be made available from a public repository with Science Center Director approval if the requirements for safeguarding unpublished USGS information prior to release (SM 502.5) are met. Other services may be used for distributing software if the USGS software release requirements are met. These types of public distribution outlets can make USGS scientific software code more accessible and immediately deployable for use.