Reclaim Open Source: Maintenance as Core Infrastructure

This manifesto challenges the traditional power imbalance where companies extract value from free open source work while maintainers struggle to find time for critical maintenance. By reframing OSS maintenance as essential infrastructure work that companies already depend on for their operations, the Open Source Resistance movement empowers developers to reclaim responsibility for their work during regular business hours—without seeking management approval. This represents a fundamental shift in recognizing that maintaining the software supply chain is not a hobby or charitable act, but a core business responsibility.