[CNCF TOC] Project Toolbox

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We have been discussing Project Toolbox in a number of meetings over the last year. The TOC is ready to begin the implementation of Project Toolbox.

For your awareness: The Project Toolbox Implementation and Governance Guide

What is the CNCF Toolbox?

The CNCF Toolbox is a dedicated home for cloud native projects that act as vital utilities, libraries, or specific tools within the ecosystem. Unlike the Graduated path, which often implies a broad platform scope and aggressive community growth, the Toolbox is designed for projects that do one thing and do it well.
Structurally, the CNCF Toolbox exists as a single, umbrella Project within the CNCF. Individual tools join as sub-projects under this umbrella. This Federated model allows smaller projects to share governance overhead while retaining their technical independence.

Next:

• TAG Chairs and Technical Leads will be asked to help identify candidate projects for this initiative
• The CNCF Projects team will help with trademarks, naming, and project bootstrapping

Please reach out with any questions!