Question: process for submitting a NEW FreeBSD port

Stanciuc Paul Marius <[email protected]> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:47:00 +0000 (UTC)

Newsgroups	gmane.os.freebsd.devel.ports
Message-ID	<[email protected]>

Hello,

I am preparing a new FreeBSD port for an open-source email service (FEATHER) and would like to ensure we follow the correct process.

After reviewing the Porter's Handbook, I would appreciate clarification on the following:
   
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For a new port, is the preferred submission method:
      
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a Bugzilla PR with a git format-patch, or

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a GitHub pull request to the ports repository?


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Who typically reviews and merges new ports?
      
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category maintainer,

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any ports committer, or

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specific maintainers?


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Is a MAINTAINER required at submission time?

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If a new port PR remains unreviewed, what is the recommended way to follow up?


Any guidance would be very helpful.
Thank you for your time.

Best regards,
Paul