# Ubuntu project

> This documentation provides guidance for contributors to and maintainers of the Ubuntu Linux distribution. It covers processes and concepts, as well as project governance and team workflows. There are instructions for packaging, merging, proposed migrations, autopkgtests, and many other procedures for maintaining the Ubuntu Archive and releasing the distribution.


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## Pages in this subsection

- [Ethos](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/ethos.md): Ubuntu is more than just a name. It embodies the very essence of our community. Deriving from an anc...
- [Ubuntu Code of Conduct v2.0](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/ethos/code-of-conduct.md): Ubuntu is about showing humanity to one another: the word itself captures the spirit of being human.
- [Diversity policy](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/ethos/diversity.md): The Ubuntu project welcomes and encourages participation by everyone. We are committed to being a co...
- [Our Mission](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/community/ethos/mission.md): In an era where the frontiers of innovation are public, and not private, the platforms for consuming...

## Optional

- [Top-level llms.txt](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/llms.txt): Complete documentation index.