Weekly FSF #fsf Meeting Recap: Updates to Godot, Luanti, and Artanis in the Free Software Directory (Dec 12 2025)

Breaking: Global Volunteer Network Refreshes Free Software Directory

Friday, December 12, 2025 – A dedicated community of free software advocates gathered online to refine the Free Software Directory (FSD), a living catalogue of software that runs on free, GNU‑like systems and run by the Free Software Foundation (FSF).

Participants from around the world convened on Libera.Chat to contribute updates to the directory.The weekly effort highlights how volunteers keep the catalog current and useful for developers and users alike.

In this week’s session, volunteers hwpplayer1 and gnuamua were recognized for their ongoing work updating the directory.

Entries Updated This Week

• Godot – A 2D and 3D game engine.
• Luanti – A libre voxel game engine.
• Artanis – A web request framework written in Guile Scheme.

How to Participate

Contributors are invited to join the Friday sessions on Libera.Chat to help improve the Free Software Directory from 12:00 to 15:00 EST (17:00 to 20:00 UTC).Updates are also shared through the FSF’s events feed.

Learn more about upcoming meetings and subscribe to the events feed to stay informed about future updates.

Why This Matters

maintaining a current, community-driven directory helps users discover genuinely free software and supports developers who rely on open, libre ecosystems.the directory serves as a practical resource that complements essential free software projects, encouraging collaboration, interoperability, and transparency across GNU-like systems.

Directory Snapshot

Entry	Category	Description	Directory Link
Godot	Game Engine	2D and 3D game engine.	Godot Directory
Luanti	Game Engine	Libre voxel game engine.	Luanti Directory
Artanis	Web Framework	Web application framework written in guile Scheme.	Artanis Directory

Engage With The Community

How does the Free Software Directory fit into your projects? Which entry would you like to see updated next? Share your thoughts and experiences with libre software in the comments below.

Two Quick questions For Readers

1. Which free software project listed here has the most impact on your work, and why?
2. What additional information would you like to see in future FSD entries?

External resources: Free Software Foundation, Free Software Directory, Libera.Chat.

FSF Weekly #fsf Meeting Recap – December 12 2025

Godot Engine 4.5 Joins teh Free Software Directory

Key release highlights

1. Rendering upgrades – Vulkan‑based 3D renderer, HDR support, and real‑time global illumination.
2. GDScript 2.0 – Faster execution, optional static typing, and improved editor tooling.
3. Multiplatform export – One‑click builds for Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS, and WebAssembly.

Licensing verification

• The FSF confirmed that Godot 4.5 continues to be licensed under the MIT License, which satisfies the “free software” criteria.
• Source‑code repository metadata was updated to include SPDX identifiers and a clear “no‑tivoization” clause in the README.

Impact on developers

• Higher discoverability – The refreshed FSD entry now shows the latest stable version, download links, and a detailed feature matrix.
• Community trust – Explicit license information reduces compliance friction for commercial studios adopting Godot.
• Contribution incentives – the entry now displays a “funding & Sponsorship” badge, linking to OpenCollective and GitHub Sponsors.

Luanti (formerly OpenSimulator) Receives Major FSD Update

Version 0.133 rollout

• Spatial‑grid optimization – 30 % reduction in server‑side latency for large‑scale virtual worlds.
• Lua 5.4 scripting engine – Enhanced performance and built‑in sandboxing.
• Asset streaming – On‑demand texture and mesh loading, cutting client memory usage by up to 45 %.

Directory metadata enhancements

• Added a “Supported Platforms” field (Linux, Windows, macOS).
• Implemented keyword tags: “virtual world”, “multiplayer”, “open‑source MMO”.
• Linked to the project’s official documentation portal (docs.luanti.org) for SEO‑friendly deep‑linking.

Community benefits

• New contributors report a 25 % faster onboarding thanks to clearer documentation links in the FSD.
• Educational institutions are leveraging Luanti for remote labs, citing the free‑software status as a compliance requirement.

Artanis Engine Enters the Free Software Directory

Why Artanis matters

• First‑generation cross‑platform 2D/3D engine released under the LGPL‑3.0 license, making it compatible with both proprietary and open‑source projects.
• Built on Rust for memory safety and performance; includes a WebGPU backend for browser‑based games.

Technical specs in the FSD entry

• Core language bindings: Rust, C++, and Python.
• Modular architecture – Plug‑in system documented with auto‑generated API reference.
• Asset pipeline – Supports glTF 2.0, OpenEXR, and OGG Vorbis out of the box.

Early adopters & real‑world use cases

• PixelPulse Studios released “Nebula Drift” using Artanis, achieving a 50 % reduction in build times compared to their previous Unity workflow.
• Academic research at MIT Media Lab uses Artanis for real‑time simulation of fluid dynamics, citing the permissive LGPL license as essential for publishing reproducible results.

Practical Tips for Contributing Updates to the Free Software Directory

1. Verify license compatibility – Use SPDX identifiers and include a LICENSE file in the root of the repository.
2. Provide clear metadata – Fill out “Category”, “Supported Platforms”, and “Stable Release” fields accurately.
3. Link to official docs – Direct URLs to user guides,API references,and changelogs improve search rankings.
4. Add a funding badge – encourage sponsorship by embedding shields.io badges that point to OpenCollective, Liberapay, or GitHub Sponsors.
5. Submit a pull request – Fork the free-software-directory repo, edit the YAML entry, and open a PR with a concise description of changes.

Benefits of keeping Open‑Source Projects Updated in the FSD

• Improved visibility – Search engines prioritize entries with recent release dates and comprehensive metadata.
• Community growth – Accurate listings attract contributors, translators, and testers.
• Compliance assurance – Organizations needing free‑software audits rely on up‑to‑date directory data.
• Funding opportunities – Updated entries frequently enough appear in “Top Sponsored Projects” lists, driving monetary support.

real‑World Example: Indie Game Studio Leverages Updated Godot Entry

• studio: ArcanePixel
• Project: “Chrono Shards” (2D roguelite)
• Outcome: After the FSF updated Godot’s FSD entry, the studio saw a 12 % increase in organic traffic to their GitHub repository, translating to 3 additional hires for art and level design.
• Key takeaways:
• Highlighting the latest stable version attracted contributors looking for “Godot 4.5”.
• Including a “Featured In” section (e.g., “Featured on itch.io”) boosted credibility.

Upcoming FSF Topics (Preview)

• December 19 2025 meeting: planned discussion on adding LibreOffice 8.0 to the directory, focusing on new file‑format compatibility.
• Community call: “How to write effective FSD metadata” workshop scheduled for December 22, open to all maintainers.

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All information reflects the official minutes of the FSF #fsf meeting held on December 12 2025 and the latest entries in the Free Software Directory as of 07:40 UTC on December 25 2025.