The Software Heritage Archive

The Software Heritage Archive is a vast digital library that collects, preserves, and shares all publicly available source code and software development history. Its goal is to ensure future access to software, much like a library preserves books, so researchers, developers, and organizations can study, reproduce, and build upon past work. It captures code from open source projects, repositories, and archives, maintaining a comprehensive record of software evolution. By safeguarding this digital heritage, the archive supports innovation, transparency, and continuity in technology development.