The Mage-OS Association
A non-profit organization born from community action, formed to safeguard and advance the Magento ecosystem. We are merchants, developers, agencies, and advocates united by a shared mission: ensuring Magento thrives for generations to come.
Built by the Community
From Vision to Reality
In 2021, community leaders came together around a shared concern: the Magento ecosystem needed an independent, community-owned organization to champion its interests and ensure its long-term success.Global Movement
Merchants, developers, agencies, and stakeholders from over 30 countries came together to ensure the Magento ecosystem has an independent voice.
Community Action
What started as a grassroots movement evolved into a formal organization—the Mage-OS Association—as a permanent home for community-driven development.
A New Chapter
In 2022, the Mage-OS Association was formally incorporated in Poland, ensuring the Magento ecosystem has an independent organization championing its interests.
Our Journey
2021: Community Mobilizes
Concerns about Magento Open Source's future united community leaders from around the world who began organizing to create an independent, community-owned organization.
2022: Association Founded
The Mage-OS Association was officially incorporated in Poland as a non-profit organization, with a founding board of 8 directors and 2 Business Control Committee members.
2023: Mage-OS 1.0 Released
The first official Mage-OS Distribution was released, providing an enhanced, community-driven alternative to Magento Open Source with performance improvements and a refreshed admin panel.
2025: Mage-OS 2.0 Released
With major community efforts, we released a new major version of Mage-OS, including a new admin theme and better performance, and established major updates twice a year going forward.
We want to see Magento prosper
The Mage-OS Association exists to represent and further the interests of the entire Magento community: Merchants, developers, agencies, and everyone who builds, supports, or depends on this ecosystem.
Grow the Community
Attract and welcome new merchants, developers, and contributors to strengthen the Magento ecosystem.
Nurture Good Values
Foster an open, inclusive, and welcoming environment where everyone can contribute and thrive.
Sustain the Platform
Position Mage-OS as a leading choice for custom ecommerce development through continuous improvement.
Increase Market Share
Rebuild confidence in the Magento ecosystem and grow its presence in the global ecommerce market.
Coordinate Development
Fund and coordinate the long-term development, security, and support of the Mage-OS platform.
Support the Ecosystem
Provide documentation, education, events, and resources that empower organizations throughout the ecosystem.
The Association in Numbers
From a grassroots movement to a thriving global organization
Democratic Governance
Mage-OS operates with complete transparency and democratic accountability. Every decision is made in the open, every euro is tracked publicly, and every member has a voice.
Member-Elected Leadership
The Board of Directors is elected annually by members at the General Assembly. Every member gets a vote in shaping the future direction of the association.
Transparent Finances
All contributions and expenses are publicly visible through Open Collective. Anyone can see exactly how funds are raised and spent.
Community-Driven Development
Development priorities are shaped by community input. Contributors participate directly in technical decisions through open discussions and weekly meetings.
Independent Oversight
The Business Control Committee provides independent oversight to ensure accountability, proper use of funds, and adherence to our statutes.
Our People
Elected leaders who manage association affairs, set strategy, and represent Mage-OS externally.
Independent oversight ensuring accountability, transparency, and proper use of funds.
Volunteers and companies who contribute time, code, content, and resources to Mage-OS.
Individual members who support Mage-OS financially and have voting rights in our governance.
Community advocates representing Mage-OS at events worldwide and promoting open-source commerce.
Legal Framework
Our formal bylaws define how the association is structured, governed, and how decisions are made.
Community standards that create a welcoming, respectful environment for all participants.
Mage-OS Association is legally incorporated in Poland as a non-profit, operating globally.
Every contribution and expense is tracked publicly. Full financial transparency, always.
What Our Community Says
For us, supporting Mage-OS means taking Magento 2 back to its community roots. We believe this organisation will propel the Magento ecosystem forward. The Magento community has given us so much over the years, now it's our turn to contribute.
We truly believe we can not only keep Magento alive, we can give it a bright future by putting the focus on merchants, big AND small. This is only the beginning. Magento has a bright future ahead.
Our goal is to strengthen the Magento ecosystem and see it thrive for years to come. We intend to do that by giving everyone in the community the opportunity to get involved and make a difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mage-OS Association?
The Mage-OS Association is a non-profit organization registered in Poland, created to safeguard and advance the Magento ecosystem. We are community-owned and governed democratically by our members.
How is Mage-OS different from Magento Open Source?
Mage-OS Distribution is built on the Magento Open Source codebase but includes community-driven enhancements, performance improvements, and faster security updates. All Magento extensions remain compatible.
How is the Association funded?
We are funded primarily through individual and company memberships, as well as donations via Open Collective. All contributions and expenses are publicly visible for complete transparency.
How can I get involved?
There are many ways to contribute: become a member, attend our weekly meetings, contribute code on GitHub, help with documentation, or join our Discord community to share ideas and participate in discussions.
What is the relationship with the Magento Association?
Mage-OS and the Magento Association collaborate on initiatives to strengthen the Magento community.
How are decisions made?
Major decisions are made democratically at our annual General Assembly where members vote. The Board of Directors is elected annually by members and manages day-to-day affairs with oversight from the Business Control Committee.
Join the Movement
Be part of the community that is shaping the future of open-source ecommerce. As a member, you gain voting rights in elections, a voice in strategic decisions, and the satisfaction of supporting an ecosystem that benefits everyone. Whether you contribute code, documentation, ideas, or financial support, every contribution makes a difference.
