ONLYOFFICE student projects at OSPP 2025: get coding experience that counts
Exciting news for students!
We’re once again taking part in the Open Source Promotion Plan, one of the key open-source initiatives in China. This year, we’re inviting aspiring developers to create 2 new plugins to extend the functionality of ONLYOFFICE editors. Work on practical development tasks, collaborate with mentors, and earn a bonus upon successful project completion. Read on to learn more.
What is Open Source Promotion Plan
Open Source Promotion Plan (OSPP) is a summer program organized by the Software Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. It encourages university students to participate in the development and maintenance of open-source software, helping to grow strong open-source communities and cultivate new developer talent.
Participants can apply for a project that matches their interests and, if accepted, work on it under the guidance of community mentors. Those who complete their tasks and pass the final evaluation will receive a certificate and a financial reward.
ONLYOFFICE has joined OSPP in previous years, with students contributing to real development work on plugins like ZhiPu Copilot, ID Photo Converter, and CVbuilder.
ONLYOFFICE projects
We’re currently offering 2 projects focused on improving the experience of working with Chinese text in ONLYOFFICE editors. Both of them require a good command of JavaScript, some experience with plugin development, and a willingness to learn the ONLYOFFICE API.
Plugin 1: Simplified–Traditional Chinese converter plugin
Build a plugin that converts between Simplified and Traditional Chinese. May include a pinyin annotation feature to support pronunciation. Helpful for language learners, translators, and teams working across regions.
Plugin 2: Chinese text formatting plugin
Create a plugin that automatically formats Chinese text to follow modern writing rules: spacing, punctuation, and symbol width. Great for anyone producing professional documents in Chinese.
How to participate
Starting April 30, you can register in the OSPP system and provide your personal information for review. Once approved, you’ll be able to submit project proposals during the official application period: May 9 – June 9, 2025.
If you’re interested in one of our projects, don’t hesitate to register and reach out to our mentors before applying — they’ll be happy to answer your questions and discuss your ideas.
Please note: participants must be at least 18 years old and provide valid proof of student status. Requirements vary for domestic and international applicants.
For more details, see the Student Guide.
Why participate
By joining the program, you’ll grow both technically and professionally while working on actual open-source projects:
- Connect with open-source partners and technical experts
- Get guidance from experienced community mentors
- Build practical skills in plugin development
- Expand your network and explore career paths
- Earn a certificate and a bonus upon successful completion (~$1,120 for a basic-level project)
Ready to build your own plugin? Apply now to work on:
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