GatherPress

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   Velda

   Apr 29, 2026

   Feb 6, 2026

   ### **GatherPress Project Status**

   * Open source WordPress plugin replacing Meetup functionality
   * Currently unstable but stabilizing in next versions
   * AI implementation: chat field creates events via natural language
   * Used by \~8 struggling WordPress education program student clubs

   ### **Documentation Gaps & Opportunities**

   * Current docs “okay at best” \- Patricia/BT/Malima assigned but bandwidth limited
   * New repo created for user/dev documentation
   * 6 good first issues available for newcomers
   * Need: screen captures, videos, developer onboarding paths

   ### **WP Credits Program Match**

   * Velda’s team: 100 students (developers, designers, docs, translators)
   * Test onboarding pathways, smooth documentation gaps
   * GatherPress has available first issues \+ weekly Friday support meetings
   * Internal Slack for contributors vs make Slack for general interest

   ### **Next Steps**

   * Velda: connect Mike with proper education program contact for school outreach
   * Patricia: tag Velda in documentation issues
   * Mike: send GatherPress Slack invite to Velda
   * Jeff: follow up with Jeffrey Paul on missing AI contribution credits