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Getting Started

Welcome to OpenPathfinder, a collaborative open source initiative that empowers developers and organizations to secure, monitor, and manage their projects efficiently. This guide introduces you to our two flagship tools, VisionBoard and fortSphere, and helps you begin your journey with OpenPathfinder.

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What Is OpenPathfinder?​

OpenPathfinder is committed to building tools that:

  • Simplify compliance with security and operational standards.
  • Automate repetitive tasks, freeing up time for maintaining projects.
  • Provide actionable insights to maintain project health.

Our current projects:

  • VisionBoard: A dashboard for data-driven compliance and project monitoring.
  • fortSphere: A CLI tool for secure policy management across GitHub organizations.

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VisionBoard​

VisionBoard helps organizations transform raw data into actionable insights. Created to support OpenJS Foundation projects, it simplifies the complex task of monitoring security and operational health.

Key Features:​

  • Customizable Checks and Checklists: Automates compliance with security standards, such as the OpenJS Security Compliance Guide.
  • Integration with Tools: Connects to GitHub APIs, OSSF Scorecard, and other external sources to enrich and analyze data.
  • Intuitive Dashboards: Offers visual insights into the state of your projects.

VisionBoard is the go-to tool for organizations aiming to maintain compliance and ensure best practices across their repositories. Explore more on the VisionBoard page.

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fortSphere​

fortSphere is a CLI tool that simplifies managing policies for GitHub organizations and repositories. Designed by maintainers, for maintainers, it ensures efficiency and security without compromising user control.

Key Features:​

  • Local Processing: All operations are executed locally—your sensitive data never leaves your machine.
  • Policy Management: Detects and resolves non-compliant configurations with predefined or custom policies.
  • Real-Time Updates: Provides instant feedback and remediation to secure your repositories.

Why Use OpenPathfinder?​

By combining VisionBoard and fortSphere, OpenPathfinder offers:

  • Comprehensive Solutions: Address both compliance monitoring and secure policy enforcement.
  • Flexibility: Use these tools independently or as part of an integrated workflow.
  • Community Focus: Built collaboratively with a focus on practical needs.

Get Started​

  1. Learn More:

  2. Join the Community:

    • Participate in discussions, explore issues, and contribute on GitHub.

  3. Run Locally: If you prefer to start exploring the tools locally, use the following docker-compose.yml file:

    # soon

Commands​

  • Start the services:

    docker compose up

  • Stop and remove the services:

    docker compose down

This setup allows you to explore VisionBoard’s dashboard and fortSphere’s CLI in a local environment.

Thank you for choosing OpenPathfinder. Together, we’re fortifying the future of open source development!