The International Data Spaces Association (IDSA) unites over 180 members committed to a future where individuals and organizations retain full control over their data. Together, we shape the global standard for trusted, sovereign, and interoperable data spaces.
To further support this mission and connect practitioners directly, the Data Spaces User Group brings together users and adopters of data spaces to share experiences, discuss best practices and advance practical implementations. It is an open and collaborative forum to accelerate adoption and drive community learning.
If you are not yet part of the IDSA GitHub community and would like to join, please use the link below to get started ⬇️
You can explore, contribute, and engage freely. In addition, IDSA members enjoy access to dedicated members-only areas for deeper collaboration and exclusive resources. Contributions are limited to members; non-members can engage by filing issues and participating in discussions.
This GitHub is the central place where we create, maintain, and evolve the core assets of the IDS framework — including the Rulebook, the Reference Architecture Model (RAM), and other specifications and building blocks.
Here, you'll find collaborative work on standards, architecture elements, and community-driven projects that form the foundation of data spaces. Whether you're contributing, exploring, or integrating these assets, this is the starting point for engaging with the IDS ecosystem.
Key repositories and resources include (alongside many other repositories you can explore):
- IDSA Main Repository 🏠 — General information, community discussions, and overall communication for the association.
- IDS RAM 5 📘 (members-only) — Working repository to create the IDS-RAM 5.
- IDSA Rulebook 📗 — The working repository of the IDSA Rulebook Working Group.
- Members Area 🔒 (members-only) — Contains information for IDSA members on the Working Groups.
- DSBOK (Data Space Body of Knowledge) 📒 (members-only) — Repository of the Data Space Body of Knowledge, as part of the WG Training.
- IDS Knowledge Base 📖 — A reader-friendly presentation of the content created and maintained via IDSA GitHub.
- IDS Testbed 🧪 — Repository for testing and validating IDS components.
Our discussions area is the place for open exchange. Start conversations, ask questions, and collaborate with others in the IDS community — including members, contributors, and experts. Whether you're looking for feedback, proposing ideas, or seeking guidance, you're welcome to participate.
We encourage you to help shape the IDS journey. Together, we’re building the future of trusted data sharing. We operate under our Code of Conduct and the repositories hosted in IDSA Github operate under open-source licenses such as Apache 2.0 or CC-BY 4.0.
