The OpenJS Foundation is thrilled to welcome vlt technology (vlt /vōlt/) as its newest Silver Member, an exciting startup with long-standing relationships in open source communities and deep history supporting the projects and community groups hosted at OpenJS. The founders of vlt technology aim to be a next-generation home for secure package management and open source registry solutions. Their mission? To revolutionize the future of JavaScript (JS) packages.
The team at vlt technology is deeply passionate about developer platforms and tooling. Their extensive experience has equipped them with valuable insights, allowing them to identify key opportunities for innovation within the packaging ecosystem, driving essential progress.
vlt technology embraces this opportunity and actively enhances the developer experience by building next-generation solutions for package management. Their mission aligns perfectly with the OpenJS Foundation's goals of advancing the JavaScript ecosystem and improving developer tooling worldwide. By partnering with the Foundation, vlt technology is well-positioned to contribute its expertise and help reshape the future of the JS ecosystem.
Solving the Challenges of the JS Ecosystem
vlt technology is developing a new package manager and public registry infrastructure for the JavaScript community. While their product is still in pre-launch, the need for a secure and innovative package management system is clear. They are committed to supporting the JS ecosystem by addressing its challenges and building solutions to help developers navigate package management more effectively and securely.
“We believe that supporting the open-source community is essential to fostering innovation and security”, says Darcy Clarke, CEO at vlt technology. “Our commitment to the OpenJS Foundation demonstrates our dedication to securing critical OpenJS-hosted projects and investing in the maintainer ecosystem. These projects and the people behind them are near and dear to my heart, and I’m proud that, in our own small way, we can contribute to their sustainability and success.”
Upcoming Launch at NodeConf EU
Excitement continues to build as it plans to make a significant splash at NodeConf EU, where it will introduce its new tools to the wider community. vlt technology leadership team consists of seasoned industry veterans, many of whom have played pivotal roles in the evolution of the Node.js and npm ecosystems. Their open-source journey began in the early days of jQuery, the Node.js Foundation, and the JS Foundation, and they are now ready to write the next chapter with vlt technology Inc.
CEO Darcy Clarke leads vlt's technology mission to enhance the developer experience, leveraging his passion for open source and experience as a Staff Engineering Manager for npm and GitHub CLI. He is joined by Isaac Schlueter, the creator of npm, whose leadership in the Node.js project was instrumental. Ruy Adorno, a member of the Node.js Technical Steering Committee, drives innovation at npm and GitHub, while Luke Karrys, the primary maintainer of Node-GYP and GitHub/npm alum, bolsters vlt technology position within the JS ecosystem.
Shared Commitment to Security and Open Source
vlt technology involvement in security collaborations and open source standards highlights its dedication to maintaining its solutions' highest safety and reliability standards. Their deep roots in the Node.js community and strong belief in open source uniquely position them to support the growing needs of developers and enterprises alike.
“The team at vlt technology has a strong track record of success, and we are excited to collaborate with them in this new capacity,” says Robin Bender Ginn, executive director at OpenJS Foundation. “Their extensive experience in supporting the world's largest package management ecosystem gives them unique insights in how OpenJS can support the future of JavaScript development. The OpenJS Foundation proudly welcomes vlt as a Silver Member and looks forward to our work together in shaping the JavaScript ecosystem—one package at a time.”
“We are excited to welcome vlt technology as a Silver Member. Their commitment to security collaborations and open-source development demonstrates a dedication to maintaining the highest safety and reliability in their solutions", says Michael "Max" Maximilien, OpenJS Foundation Board Chair, IBM Research. "With deep roots in the Node.js community and a strong belief in open source, vlt technology is poised to make significant contributions to our ecosystem.”