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---
name: Maintainer Nomination
about: Nominate a Member to become a Maintainer of the Transports Working Group.
title: 'Maintainer Nomination: @[username]'
labels: ['nomination', 'maintainer']
assignees: ''
---
**Nominee:** @[GitHub handle]
**Scope:** Transports Working Group
**Sponsor:** @[GitHub handle, must be Maintainer or Core Maintainer]
**Requirements:**
- [ ] Member for 6+ months with sustained, high-quality contributions
- [ ] Links to demonstrated leadership in WG or significant initiatives
- [ ] Evidence of representing MCP's interests above employer/organization interests
- [ ] Deep understanding of MCP vision, roadmap, and design principles
- [ ] Security and governance onboarding completed (or scheduled)
**Core Maintainer Approval:**
- [ ] Approved by Core Maintainers

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name: Member Nomination
about: Nominate a contributor to become a Member of the Transports Working Group.
title: 'Member Nomination: @[username]'
labels: ['nomination', 'member']
assignees: ''
---
**Nominee:** @[GitHub handle]
**Sponsors:** @[GitHub handles]
**Organizations represented:** [Must be 2+ different orgs among sponsors, or 1 Core/Lead Maintainer]
**Contributions:**
- [ ] Link to merged PR(s)
- [ ] Link to issues filed/triaged
- [ ] Link to discussions participated in
- [ ] Duration of participation: [X months]
**Sponsor Attestations:**
- [ ] Sponsors confirm nominee demonstrates community values
- [ ] Sponsors confirm nominee demonstrates sustained engagement

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## Quick Start
1. **Join the community** — Connect on the `#transports-wg` channel in [MCP Discord](https://discord.com/invite/6CSzBmMkjX)
2. **Understand the scope** — Review the [CHARTER](./CHARTER.md) and [README](./README.md)
3. **Start contributing** — Attend meetings, open issues, or submit PRs
1. **Join the community** — Connect on the `#transports-wg` channel in [MCP
Discord](https://discord.com/invite/6CSzBmMkjX)
2. **Understand the scope** — Review the [CHARTER](./CHARTER.md) and
[README](./README.md)
3. **Start contributing** — Attend meetings (find the next meeting at
[https://meet.modelcontextprotocol.io/](https://meet.modelcontextprotocol.io/)),
open issues, or submit PRs
## Ways to Contribute
### Participate in Discussions
- Join weekly meetings (no approval needed!)
- Join weekly meetings (no approval needed!). Find the next meeting at
[https://meet.modelcontextprotocol.io/](https://meet.modelcontextprotocol.io/)
- Engage in Discord conversations
- Comment on GitHub issues and PRs
- Share your transport implementation experiences
### Submit Proposals
Have an idea for improving MCP transports? We'd love to hear it!
1. **Open an issue** to discuss the idea first
2. **Draft a proposal** following the template in `proposals/`
3. **Submit a PR** for community review
4. **Iterate** based on feedback
### Improve Documentation
- Fix typos or clarify existing docs
@ -38,14 +34,25 @@ Have an idea for improving MCP transports? We'd love to hear it!
- Test proposed changes
- Share implementation feedback
## Proposal Development
## Proposing Changes
When developing transport proposals:
Have an idea for improving MCP transports? We'd love to hear it!
1. **Propose first** — Open an issue to discuss before writing a full proposal
2. **Follow MCP standards** — Align with existing MCP conventions and patterns
3. **Document thoroughly** — Include rationale, examples, and edge cases
4. **Consider breadth** — Think about applicability across implementations
### Process
1. **Open an issue** to discuss the idea first. This helps avoid duplicate work and ensures initial alignment.
2. **Draft a proposal** following the template in the `proposals/` directory.
3. **Submit a PR** with your proposal for community review.
4. **Iterate** based on feedback from the community and maintainers.
### Guidelines
When developing transport proposals, keep these principles in mind:
* **Propose first** — Always start with an issue before investing time in a full proposal.
* **Follow MCP standards** — Align with existing MCP conventions and patterns.
* **Document thoroughly** — Include rationale, examples, and edge cases.
* **Consider breadth** — Think about applicability across different implementations and languages.
## Promoting Proposals to Core Spec
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- Customer lists or strategies
- Competitive information
## Recognition
## Recognition and Advancement
Active contributors — those who attend 2+ meetings or make substantive contributions — can request recognition in [GOVERNANCE.md](./GOVERNANCE.md). Self-nomination is welcome!
The Transports Working Group follows the [MCP Contributor
Ladder](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/community/contributor-ladder).
Contributors who demonstrate sustained engagement can become **Members** of the
Working Group. Members have additional privileges and are listed in
[GOVERNANCE.md](./GOVERNANCE.md).
To learn more about the roles (Contributor, Member, Maintainer) and how to
advance, please see [GOVERNANCE.md](./GOVERNANCE.md) and the full [MCP
Contributor
Ladder](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/community/contributor-ladder).
## Communication Channels
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| GitHub Discussions | Longer-form conversations |
| Weekly Meetings | Synchronous collaboration and decisions |
## Getting Help
- **Discord:** Ask in `#transports-wg`
- **GitHub Issues:** Open an issue with your question
- **Meetings:** Bring questions to the weekly call
- **Maintainers:** Reach out to maintainers listed in [GOVERNANCE.md](./GOVERNANCE.md)
We're here to help — don't hesitate to ask!
If you need help, feel free to ask in any of these channels (Discord is usually
fastest for quick questions). You can also reach out to the maintainers listed
in [GOVERNANCE.md](./GOVERNANCE.md).

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# Transports Working Group Governance
The Transports Working Group operates under a lightweight, consensus-driven governance model aligned with the broader MCP community.
The Transports Working Group operates under a lightweight, consensus-driven
governance model aligned with the broader MCP community.
## Principles
1. **Open Participation** — Anyone can participate regardless of affiliation
2. **Transparency** — All decisions are documented and publicly accessible
3. **Consensus-Driven** — Maintainers seek agreement; objections prompt discussion
4. **Antitrust Compliance** — All activities follow the [MCP Antitrust Policy](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/modelcontextprotocol/blob/main/ANTITRUST.md)
5. **Ecosystem Alignment** — Work aligns with broader MCP goals and specifications
3. **Consensus-Driven** — Maintainers seek agreement; objections prompt
discussion
4. **Antitrust Compliance** — All activities follow the [MCP Antitrust
Policy](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/modelcontextprotocol/blob/main/ANTITRUST.md)
5. **Ecosystem Alignment** — Work aligns with broader MCP goals and
specifications
## Roles
### Maintainers
Maintainers are responsible for:
- Reviewing and merging pull requests
- Coordinating meetings and setting agendas
- Managing repository and community health
- Making governance decisions
- Representing the working group to the broader MCP community
**Current Maintainers:**
| Name | Organization | GitHub |
|------|--------------|--------|
| Kurtis Van Gent | Google | [@kurtisvg](https://github.com/kurtisvg) |
| Basil Hosmer | Anthropic | [@bhosmer-ant](https://github.com/bhosmer-ant) |
| Peter Alexander | Anthropic | [@pja-ant](https://github.com/pja-ant) |
### Active Contributors
Active contributors regularly participate in discussions, meetings, or code contributions. They:
- Have demonstrated sustained engagement
- May receive triage permissions
- Are recognized in this document
**Current Active Contributors:**
_None yet — get involved!_
The Transports Working Group aligns with the [MCP Contributor
Ladder](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/community/contributor-ladder).
### Contributors
Anyone who participates in any way:
Anyone who participates in the project:
- Joining Discord discussions
- Attending meetings
- Opening or commenting on issues
- Submitting pull requests
- Reviewing proposals
No formal approval is needed to become a contributor.
### Members
Members are established contributors with sustained engagement. They:
- Have multiple contributions (code, documentation, or community)
- Have at least one merged PR
- Have enabled two-factor authentication on GitHub
- Can be assigned to issues and PRs
- Can use review commands like `/lgtm`
**Current Members:**
| Name | Organization | GitHub |
|------------------|--------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| Caitie McCaffrey | Microsoft | [@CatieM20](https://github.com/CatieM20) |
| Jonathan Hefner | - | [@jonathanhefner](https://github.com/jonathanhefner) |
| Mark Roth | Google | [@markdroth](https://github.com/markdroth) |
| Mike Kistler | Microsoft | [@mikekistler](https://github.com/mikekistler) |
| Shaun Smith | Hugging Face | [@evalstate](https://github.com/evalstate) |
### Maintainers
Maintainers have demonstrated sustained commitment and leadership. They are
responsible for:
- Reviewing and merging pull requests
- Coordinating meetings and setting agendas
- Managing repository and community health
- Making technical and governance decisions within the WG scope
- Representing the working group to the broader MCP community
**Current Maintainers:**
| Name | Organization | GitHub |
|-----------------|--------------|------------------------------------------------|
| Basil Hosmer | Anthropic | [@bhosmer-ant](https://github.com/bhosmer-ant) |
| Kurtis Van Gent | Google | [@kurtisvg](https://github.com/kurtisvg) |
| Peter Alexander | Anthropic | [@pja-ant](https://github.com/pja-ant) |
## Decision Making
1. **Proposal** — Ideas are raised via GitHub issues, PRs, or meetings
2. **Discussion** — Open discussion in Discord and GitHub
3. **Consensus** — Maintainers seek agreement; silence implies consent
4. **Objection Resolution** — Objections trigger further discussion until resolved
4. **Objection Resolution** — Objections trigger further discussion until
resolved
5. **Documentation** — All decisions are recorded in meeting notes or GitHub
## Becoming a Member
To become a Member, a contributor must:
1. Have made multiple contributions to the WG (code, docs, or community).
2. Have at least one merged PR or accepted contribution.
3. Demonstrate ongoing engagement.
4. Have 2FA enabled on GitHub.
5. Be sponsored by two existing Members or Maintainers from different
organizations (or one Core/Lead Maintainer).
6. Have no objections from existing Members within 7 days of nomination.
## Becoming a Maintainer
Maintainer status is earned through sustained, high-quality contributions:
Maintainer status is earned through sustained, high-quality contributions and
leadership:
1. Demonstrate expertise in transport-related topics
2. Contribute regularly over an extended period
3. Show good judgment in technical discussions
4. Be nominated by an existing maintainer
5. Receive consensus approval from current maintainers
1. Be a Member for at least 6 months.
2. Demonstrate sustained, high-quality contributions.
3. Demonstrate leadership in WG initiatives.
4. Show ability to represent MCP's interests above an individual employer's
interests.
5. Complete security and governance onboarding (as required by the project).
6. Be sponsored by an existing Maintainer or Core Maintainer.
7. Be approved by the project Core Maintainers.
## Meeting Requirements

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- Published agenda (48h prior)
- Open attendance for all interested participants
## How to Participate
## Getting Involved
We welcome participation from anyone interested in MCP transports!
We welcome contributions from anyone interested in MCP transports! Here is how you can get involved:
- **Join** the `#transports-wg` channel on [MCP Discord](https://discord.com/invite/6CSzBmMkjX)
- **Attend** weekly meetings (no approval needed!)
- **Contribute** by opening issues, submitting PRs, or providing feedback
- **Review** the [CONTRIBUTING guide](./CONTRIBUTING.md) for detailed guidelines
1. **Join the community** — Connect on the `#transports-wg` channel in [MCP Discord](https://discord.com/invite/6CSzBmMkjX).
2. **Attend meetings** — Join our weekly calls (find the next meeting at [https://meet.modelcontextprotocol.io/](https://meet.modelcontextprotocol.io/)). No approval needed!
3. **Contribute** — Open issues to propose ideas or submit PRs for improvements.
_See [GOVERNANCE.md](./GOVERNANCE.md) for current members, roles, and how to become a maintainer._
Please review our **[CONTRIBUTING.md](./CONTRIBUTING.md)** guide for detailed guidelines on how to participate.
All participants must abide by the **[MCP Code of Conduct](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/.github/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)** and adhere to the **[MCP Antitrust Policy](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/modelcontextprotocol/blob/main/ANTITRUST.md)**.
_See [GOVERNANCE.md](./GOVERNANCE.md) for current members and governance roles._
## Current Focus Areas
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└── meetings/ # Agendas and notes from working group meetings
```
## Contributing
We welcome contributions of all kinds! Please review:
- **[CONTRIBUTING.md](./CONTRIBUTING.md)** — Detailed contribution guidelines
- **[MCP Code of Conduct](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/.github/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)** — Community standards
- **[MCP Antitrust Policy](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/modelcontextprotocol/blob/main/ANTITRUST.md)** — Required compliance
**Quick Start:**
- Open an issue to propose ideas or report problems
- Submit a PR for proposals, documentation, or improvements
- Join discussions in Discord or GitHub
## Related Resources
- [Model Context Protocol](https://modelcontextprotocol.io)