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Content and Community Initiatives

A Compatibility Badge information page was successfully created this month, making it easier for the community to understand and adopt the badge. This initiative is seen as a step forward in creating clarity around compatibility with Mage-OS. Members are encouraged to spread the word to ensure broader awareness and adoption.

A case studies directory is in the works, aiming to centralize short-form studies categorized by verticals, business size, and region. Agencies could also link to their detailed studies, boosting visibility for their contributions.

The Project Showcase Initiative introduced metadata tags to highlight whether projects were built with Adobe Commerce, Magento, or Mage-OS. This change aims to showcase the ecosystem’s versatility and improve engagement, addressing the previous lackluster performance of the case study section.

Community engagement remains a priority. Updates were shared on ongoing community-led initiatives, including admin theme development and compatibility enhancements with Magento Open Source. To encourage more contributions, efforts are being made to recognize and promote contributors more effectively.

From a marketing perspective, the focus has been on promoting Mage-OS and Magento through SEO-optimized content, targeted campaigns, and case studies. The success of these efforts was evident at Meet Magento Netherlands, which saw an impressive turnout of 450 attendees. Preparations are underway for upcoming events in Amsterdam, India, and Florida to share platform updates and engage the global community.

Development Progress

Admin Theme Progress

This month saw significant progress on the admin theme. Key features like attributes, ratings, and attribute sets were completed, with ongoing work focusing on system imports and tax rules under the Taxes section. The team also unveiled a new admin theme demo that received positive feedback, bringing the project closer to an alpha release. Improvements in usability and visual appeal remain a priority.

Web Installer Advancements

The web installer is almost complete and ready for testing. Pending tasks include QA, security reviews, and documentation updates. Performance issues related to DI XML loading without caching were identified, and an interactive CLI installer is under development. These updates aim to streamline the installation process for users and improve overall performance.

AI Tools Development

Several AI-powered tools made significant strides:

  • AI Catalog Translation: The module, supporting DeepL, OpenAI, and Gemini engines, is fully functional and awaiting publication on Packagist after additional QA.
  • Backend Assistant: A proof-of-concept for real-time assistance in the admin panel was presented, with deployment options being explored.
  • AI Product Data Generation: Version 3.1 is live, with feedback being collected to refine the tool further.

Shared Page Builder Templates

Work began on features allowing the export and import of page builder templates, including all required CMS blocks. Development of an admin UI for this functionality is underway, with plans to publish the module on Packagist once stable. The initiative is part of a broader effort to simplify template management across sites.

Security and Updates

The team focused on improving responsiveness to security patches. Discussions centered on streamlining processes to address vulnerabilities more quickly. Additionally, Mage-OS 1.0.5 was released, achieving parity with Magento Open Source 2.4.7-p3 and addressing issues like search autocomplete and TinyMCE bugs.

AI Models and Shared Configurations

Discussions explored the potential for a unified configuration across AI modules, possibly using tools like LLPhant. While the idea was deferred for now, module-specific configurations will continue to evolve as more AI tools are adopted.

Community Engagement and Contributions

Efforts to raise awareness about Mage-OS included plans for an ambassador program (WIP) and increased presence at events. The importance of contributions back to Magento Open Source is important, encouraging community members to share improvements while leaving the decision up to individual contributors.

Branding and Compatibility Badge

Steps were taken to modernize Magento Open Source branding and align it with current standards. Work on the MageOS Compatibility Badge finished, with documentation and a dedicated info page in development to provide clarity on compatibility standards.

This month showcased remarkable progress across development, AI initiatives, community building, and security, setting a strong foundation for the months ahead.

Opportunities

  • Want to help promote Magento and Mage-OS? Join our weekly marketing meeting, public on Discord at 4 PM CET/3 PM UTC / 10 AM EST every Monday: chat.mage-os.org
  • Have a contribution idea or interested in the Mage-OS Distribution? Join our weekly tech meetings, public on Discord at 3 PM CET / 2 PM UTC / 9 AM EST every Tuesday: chat.mage-os.org
  • We’re looking for new features to enhance Mage-OS this year that will help to modernize and excite merchants. This might include AI enhancements, low/no code processes, or more. Talk to Vinai Kopp or #tech if you’re interested!