We are excited to announce that the ELISA Project now has a Discord server available for our community to engage in real-time conversations, complementing our existing mailing lists.
Why Discord?
In recent years, more open source communities have made the move to Discord. Projects under the Linux Foundation such as Zephyr, LF Decentralized Trust, and Dronecode have launched thriving servers that support everything from casual discussion to working group coordination. Discord allows us to organize conversations into dedicated channels by topic, which makes collaboration more focused and efficient. While it is primarily a text-based platform, it also supports high-quality voice and video calls. This gives us the flexibility to host spontaneous or scheduled meetings whenever needed.
The move to Discord comes directly from community feedback. Several contributors such as those participating in Linux Features WG and the BASIL project and those involved in newer efforts like the Space Grade Linux SIG — voiced the need for a faster, more flexible space to collaborate. Email still plays a role for formal updates, but Discord offers a lower barrier for discussion, questions, and real time problem solving. We believe this new space will help us move faster and work more openly.
What can you expect from the ELISA Discord server
The server is organized around how our community works. Each Working Group, SIG, and project like BASIL has its own dedicated channel to keep discussions focused. We will post announcements, event details, and major project updates here, alongside regular activity from contributors.
This is also a space for informal conversations. You can ask questions, share early ideas, or just connect with other members of the community. Whether you are contributing to the kernel or simply exploring safety-critical Linux, you will find others here ready to collaborate.
The server has a basic set of community rules to help keep things respectful and productive. You will be asked to accept these when you join. Moderators are available to help with questions and to ensure the server stays welcoming and useful.
How to join
Joining is easy:
- Visit https://chat.elisa.tech/
- Click Accept Invite
- Review and accept the server rules.
- You’re In. Start exploring channels and join the conversation.