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Also known as: project maintainer, core maintainer
Last updated August 8, 2026
Definition
A maintainer is a person trusted to steward an open-source project — reviewing contributions, releasing versions, and setting direction.
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When you open a pull request, maintainers review the change, request edits, and merge it when it meets project standards.
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