Why we need better software identification
Driven by cyberattacks and new regulations, software supply chain security is a top concern that requires robust
software identification.
Sec4AI4Sec
This EU-funded project will create open-source tools and methods for designing secure AI-enhanced systems and AI-enhanced systems for security.
A new era of software engineering, cybersecurity, & AI
A recent talk by Director Roberto Di Cosmo highlights how 10 years in, Software Heritage aims its ‘large telescope’ at the future of code.
An engineer’s path from data loss to software preservation
Simon Delamare, our newest Ambassador, champions software sustainability. After experiencing irreversible digital decay, he hopes to ensure that code is never lost again.
Share how your code defines our world for UNESCO Exhibit
Tell your code’s story at our UNESCO exhibit. Submission deadline: September 8, 2025.
Code at the core: Software Heritage at UN Headquarters
Software content doubles every 2-3 years. We’re capturing this immense growth, securing code that fuels global science & innovation.
Software Heritage: The next chapter
With a new Advisory Board, Software Heritage is evolving for greater autonomy, faster decisions, and a broader impact on our mission.
CodemetaR Author streamlines software metadata updates
This tutorial covers using the codemetar R package to generate universal Codemeta JSON files.
Using the SoftWare Hash Identifier (SWHID): A tutorial
For research support staff: Take this quick tour to learn what to explain to end-users about software identification. We’ll cover the unique challenges of software identification and why DOIs aren’t always accurate.
When memory was measured in kilobytes: The art of efficient vision
Back when RAM was precious, clever code reigned. Inria’s «Efficient Chain-Linking Algorithm» from the late 80s, now archived at Software Heritage, gives a peek into early computer vision’s elegant solutions.