# Maintainers

This file lists all current maintainers of k8sgpt and their areas of responsibility.

## Maintainer Roles

- **Maintainer**: Has write access to the repository. Can review and merge PRs, triage issues, and manage releases.
- **Approver**: Can review PRs but does not have merge permissions. Actively contributes and helps guide project direction.

## Current Maintainers

| Name | Affiliation | Domain of Responsibility | Contact |
|------|-------------|--------------------------|---------|
| AlexsJones | AWS | Project lead, core analyzers, architecture | @AlexsJones (GitHub), contact@k8sgpt.ai |
| thschue | Independent | CLI, core logic, releases | @thschue (GitHub) |
| matthisholleville | Agicap | Analyzers, integrations | @matthisholleville (GitHub) |
| AnaisUrlichs | Independent | Documentation, community | @AnaisUrlichs (GitHub) |
| bradmccoydev | @basiqio | CNCF community, governance | @bradmccoydev (GitHub) |
| rakshitgondwal | Independent | Analyzers, testing | @rakshitgondwal (GitHub) |
| roberthstrand | Independent | Community, outreach | @roberthstrand (GitHub) |

## Emeritus Maintainers

Maintainers who have stepped back from active roles:

| Name | Period | Reason |
|------|--------|--------|
| _(None yet)_ | | |

## Adding New Maintainers

To become a maintainer:
1. Make significant, sustained contributions to the project (code, docs, community)
2. Be nominated by an existing maintainer
3. Receive approval from a majority of current maintainers
4. Be added to this list and granted write access

## Maintainer Responsibilities

- Review and respond to issues and PRs in a timely manner
- Maintain and improve analyzers
- Participate in community discussions
- Help with release management
- Uphold the CNCF Code of Conduct
- Contribute to project governance decisions

## Contact

For maintainer-related inquiries, reach out via:
- GitHub: [k8sgpt-ai organization](https://github.com/k8sgpt-ai)
- Slack: [#k8sgpt](https://join.slack.com/t/k8sgpt/shared_invite/zt-332vhyaxv-bfjJwHZLXWVCB3QaXafEYQ)
- Email: contact@k8sgpt.ai
