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Developer Activities: Call for Participation!#252
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opened on Mar 12, 2026

Description

We welcome contributions!

OceanBase is an open-source distributed database project.
We welcome contributions across code, docs, tests, observability, tooling, and ecosystem integrations.

Invited mentors: @frostming, @yihong0618 . For any questions about the issues below, feel free to reach out to them; they are among the best open-source developers.

This AI Coding activity is a community-wide call for participation. The goal is to help contributors pick a small, well-scoped task, ship a PR, and submit it between Jan 22 - Jan 31 for review and eligibility for rewards (keyboard, dev board, game console).
The awards will be presented on the afternoon of Jan 31; we encourage in-person participation, and if you submit code and win, please tell us how to contact you.

Note: For fairness and reviewer workload, PR reviews will begin on Jan 29, 2026 Feel free to submit earlier.

Awards

  • Fastest Merge Award (3 winners): First three PRs merged during the event.
  • Most Merges Award (3 winners): Top three contributors with the most PRs merged during the event.
  • Hardest PR Award (3 winners): Three PRs selected by mentors as the most challenging and high-impact.
  • Best Creativity Award (1 winner): One PR selected for the most creative idea or approach related to seekdb or pyseekdb.

Rules

  • One task per PR; keep scope small and reviewable.
  • Follow the contributing guide and project style.
  • Add or update tests and docs when behavior changes.
  • Share progress and questions in this issue so the community can help.

Tip: keep one PR per task or feature to make reviews and CI runs easier.

Before you start

Start with the Contributing Guide

How to participate

1) Pick a task

Browse the task lists below and pick one item you want to work on.

2) Claim it

Comment on this issue to claim a task:

  • I want to try this issue.
  • Up to two contestants may choose the same issue, but only one will be merged; the first merged PR wins.

Maintainers and mentors will respond with:

  • assign you as assignee
  • If you need discussion, comment on this issue and @mention the maintainer.

3) Deliver

When you are ready, please provide:

  • PR link
  • Testing evidence (unit/integration/e2e as required)
  • Documentation update if behavior changes

4) Acceptance checklist

  • PR title references Task ID
  • CI is green
  • Tests added/updated

Labels & conventions

Type

  • type/feature
  • type/bug
  • type/refactor
  • type/docs

Tracks & Task List

Legend: difficulty uses emoji to avoid HTML/color issues
🟢 Easy | 🟡 Medium | 🔴 Hard

Track 1 — CAMEL AI — Mentor: @fengju0213

Issue Difficulty Language Prompt Suggestion Assignee PR Status
Add partitioned table support in OceanBaseStorage 🟡 Python Add partition config to OceanBaseStorage table creation; keep backward compatible; add tests. @fengju0213 Todo
Add advanced ANN query options in OceanBase 🟡 Python Expose ANN query params for OceanBase and wire them into query builder; update docs/tests. @YixinZ-NUS 3758 In Review
DOC: Add OceanBase Cookbook 🟢 Markdown Write an OceanBase cookbook with setup, config, and example usage. @fengju0213 Todo
Update the version of pyobvector 🟡 Python Bump pyobvector version, update constraints, and adjust any API changes with tests. @fengju0213
@zhangjiongai-debug		 3757 In Review
Prefer create_index with vidx_params in OceanBaseStorage 🟡 Python Switch to create_index with vidx_params, keep backward compatibility, and update tests. @fengju0213 Todo

Track 2 — Dify — Mentor: @crazywoola

Issue Difficulty Language Prompt Suggestion Assignee PR Status
Update docs for DB_TYPE seekdb/oceanbase 🟢 Markdown Update environments.mdx to include seekdb and oceanbase in DB_TYPE. @aopstudio 669 Done

Track 3 — Datawhale — Mentor: @FutureUnreal

Issue Difficulty Language Prompt Suggestion Assignee PR Status
Implement OceanBase vector knowledge base integration for PocketFlow 🔴 Python Build OceanbaseMemory helper with session isolation; add example and unit tests. @YixinZ-NUS Assigned
Build an AI app using seekdb MCP 🟡 Python Design a use case, implement MCP-backed search, add demo script and docs. @flying-dragon-ai Todo
Build a PowerRAG SDK text QA demo 🟢 Python Implement SDK init, upload/index, query demo, and README. @pi-dal 78 In Review

Track 4 — FastGPT — Mentor: @c121914yu

Issue Difficulty Language Prompt Suggestion Assignee PR Status
Add seekdb support and deployment config for FastGPT 🟡 TypeScript Add seekdb backend integration and deployment config; cover config validation and docs. @flying-dragon-ai 6338 In Review
Add CI/CD automated tests for vector databases 🟡 YAML Add CI workflows to spin up vector DBs and run integration tests; document env vars. Todo
Add OceanBase slow-operation logs and normalize log format 🟡 TypeScript Add structured slow-operation logging for OB and standardize log fields. @taven-liu 6331 Done
Add configurable quantization levels for OceanBase vector indexes 🟡 TypeScript Add config for OB vector index quantization levels and validate at startup. @YixinZ-NUS Todo
Add PB-to-OB migration scripts 🟡 Shell/SQL Provide migration scripts from PB to OB with safety checks and rollback notes. Todo

Track 5 — LangChain — Mentor: @webup

Issue Difficulty Language Prompt Suggestion Assignee PR Status
Deprecate ChatMessageHistory, migrate to LangGraph checkpointer 🔴 Python Migrate to LangGraph checkpointer; update code paths and tests (LOC TBD). Todo
Improve error messages with troubleshooting hints 🟡 Python Improve error messages with troubleshooting hints (LOC TBD). Todo
Code quality automation 🟢 Python Add CI automation for linting/formatting/checks (LOC TBD). Todo
Developer onboarding improvements 🟢 Markdown Improve onboarding docs and README examples (LOC TBD). @nileshaher-2024si96522 49 In Review
Request API reference and update README with integration status 🟢 Markdown Add API reference links and update README integration status (LOC TBD). @ShanmukhaRajah22 47 In Review
Submit documentation PR to LangChain docs repository 🟡 Markdown Draft integration docs and prepare LangChain docs PR (LOC TBD). Todo
Add standard tests to CI workflow 🟢 Python Add standard tests to CI workflow (LOC TBD). Todo
Implement LangChain standard integration tests for VectorStore 🟡 Python Implement LangChain integration tests for VectorStore (LOC TBD). Todo
Implement LangChain standard unit tests for VectorStore 🟡 Python Implement LangChain unit tests for VectorStore (LOC TBD). Todo

Track 6 — RAGFlow — Mentor: @yuzhichang

Issue Difficulty Language Prompt Suggestion Assignee PR Status
Add OceanBase Support to Text-to-SQL Agent 🟢 Python Add OceanBase support for the Text-to-SQL agent and validate query execution. @YixinZ-NUS Todo
Peewee ORM Support for OceanBase as Primary Database 🟢 Python Add PooledOceanBaseDatabase config and enable DB_TYPE=oceanbase. @zamaoxiaoji Todo
Add OceanBase Storage Support for Table Parser 🟡 Python Add OceanBase storage support in the table parser and update related configs. @YixinZ-NUS Todo
OceanBase Implementation for Memory Subsystem 🟡 Python Implement OceanBase backend for memory storage, vector search, and sessions. @YixinZ-NUS Todo
OceanBase Performance Monitoring and Health Check Integration 🟢 Python Add OceanBase performance metrics and health checks in system endpoints. @Angel98518 12886 Done
Storage Engine Performance Benchmarking 🔴 Python Add benchmark scripts comparing ES/Infinity/OceanBase performance. @YixinZ-NUS Todo
OceanBase Data Migration Tool 🔴 Python Build migration tooling to move data into OceanBase with schema mapping. Todo

Track 7 — powermem — Mentor: @Teingi

Issue Difficulty Language Prompt Suggestion Assignee PR Status
[Feature]: JavaScript/TypeScript SDK Implementation 🔴 TypeScript Implement native PowerMem SDK for JS/TS; cover core APIs and docs. Todo
[Feature]: Go SDK Implementation 🔴 Go Implement native PowerMem SDK for Go; cover core APIs and docs. @lizzy-0323 Assigned
[Feature]: Java SDK Implementation 🔴 Java Implement native PowerMem SDK for Java; cover core APIs and docs. @bupt-lmy Todo
[Feature]: Memory Statistics and Analytics Dashboard 🔴 TypeScript Build memory stats/analytics dashboard; include trends, usage, and top items. @zty012 Todo
[Feature]: Add pyseekdb support as a storage backend 🟢 Python Add pyseekdb as a backend option; update config and docs. Todo
[Feature]: PowerMem Chrome Extension Support 🟢 TypeScript Add Chrome extension support for PowerMem; document setup and usage. Todo
[Feature]: Command-Line Interface (CLI) Tool 🟢 Python Add a CLI tool for core PowerMem operations with basic docs. Todo
[Feature]: Memory Export/Import Functionality 🟢 Python Add import/export for memories; support common formats and docs. @ayanami-desu Todo
[Feature]: Enhanced Search Result Sorting Options 🟢 Python Add sorting options for search results (time, importance, frequency, retention). Todo
[Feature]: Advanced Search Filters 🟢 Python Add advanced filters for search (time range, importance, type, tags, user). Todo
[Feature]: Memory Compression and Deduplication Optimization 🟢 Python Add memory compression/dedup optimization; document behavior. @Chi-Kai Todo
[Feature]: Go Client Example for PowerMem HTTP API Server 🟢 Go Add Go client example for the HTTP API server with basic usage. Todo
[Feature]: Java Client Example for PowerMem HTTP API Server 🟢 Java Add Java client example for the HTTP API server with basic usage. @Bruce-Y12 Todo
[Feature]: JavaScript/TypeScript Client Example for PowerMem HTTP API Server 🟢 TypeScript Add JS/TS client example for the HTTP API server with basic usage. @Jenny-Jane2019 Assigned

Track 8 — seekdb, pyseekdb — Mentor: @hnwyllmm

Issue Difficulty Language Prompt Suggestion Assignee PR Status
[Enhancement]: test examples in github action 🔴 Python Add CI workflows to run example tests and document required setup. Todo
[Enhancement]: use _source keyword to select the fields we want 🔴 Python Implement _source field selection, update query APIs, and add coverage. @WSL0809
@NTLx		 138
149		 In Review
[Feature]: client tool to debug and manage collections 🔴 Python Design a CLI for collection inspection and management; document usage and add tests. Todo
[Enhancement]: test collection name more than 64 characters 🟢 Python Add tests for collection names > 64 chars and ensure validation behavior is clear. @NTLx 141 In Review
[Enhancement]: simplify hybrid_search instead of calling get_sql and then execute sql 🟢 Python Refactor hybrid_search to avoid get_sql+execute flow; update tests and docs. @daybreakcold
@aopstudio		 148 In Review
[Enhancement]: format document string 🟢 Python Normalize document string formatting; add test coverage for edge cases. Todo
[Enhancement]: version support of document 🟢 Python Add document version support in APIs and persist version metadata with tests. Todo
[Enhancement]: delete oracle code in errno.def 🟢 C++ Remove oracle-related entries in errno.def and ensure build/tests still pass. @chakkk309 118 In Review
[Enhancement]: delete the codes oracle related 🟢 C++ Remove oracle-related code paths, update references, and run basic tests. Todo
[Bug]: command in toolchain.md return error 🟢 Markdown Fix the failing command in toolchain.md and verify the steps are accurate. @WZhongyun Assigned
[Feature]: [embed] print building information 🟢 C++ Add build info output for embed mode and document the new output. @zamaoxiaoji 131 In Review
[Enhancement]: Delete the code related with shared storage 🟢 C++ Remove shared-storage related code and update any references or tests. @NTLx 141 In Review
delete directory deps/oblib/src/lib/async 🟢 C++ Remove the async directory under deps/oblib and fix any build references. @Rynzie02 127 Done
delete code check_os_params 🟢 C++ Remove check_os_params code and update dependent references. @Rynzie02 125 In Review
We should always print the statistic information of memory allocation 🟢 C++ Ensure memory allocation stats are always printed; add a small test or doc note. @Zhangg7723 137 In Review
[Enhancement]: Too many log 'ls service is valid' 🟢 C++ Reduce noisy 'ls service is valid' logs or gate them behind a debug level. @Rynzie02 130 In Review
[Bug]: Unexpected warning information when executing call dbms_ai_service.create_ai_model 🔴 C++ Fix unexpected warnings from create_ai_model and add regression tests. @WSL0809 132 In Review
[Bug]: When a model conforms to the OpenAI protocol, setting the provider of some models to OpenAI results in an error. 🔴 C++ Diagnose OpenAI provider selection errors and add coverage for model configs. @WSL0809 134 In Review
[Enhancement]: AI Function error messages are not clear 🔴 C++ Improve AI function error messages and ensure consistent formatting. Todo
[Feature]: [embedded] Support parameterized query 🔴 C++ Add parameterized query support in embedded mode with tests. @zamaoxiaoji Todo
[Enhancement]: [embed] return meaningful error message to user 🔴 C++ Improve embed error messages and add tests for common failures. Todo
Add explicit UV CLI workflow for pyseekdb 🟡 Python Document UV CLI usage, ensure uv build works, and add optional CI check. @zhangjiongai-debug 154 In Review
test all special characters for all fields 🟡 Python test all special characters for all fields TODO
Support Text2Vec embedding function 🟡 Python integrate Text2Vec embedding function in pyseekdb @NTLx 142 In Review
Integrate Mistral embedding function 🟡 Python Integrate Mistral embedding function in pyseekdb @chakkk309 153 In Review
Integrate morphllm embedding function 🟡 Python Integrate morphllm embedding function in pyseekdb @chakkk309 143 In Review
refactor DefaultEmbeddingFunction class 🟡 Python Split DefaultEmbeddingFunction into two classes TODO

Track 9 — WasmEdge — Mentor: @MileyFu

Issue Difficulty Language Prompt Suggestion Assignee PR Status
[Deploy] Optimize TTS pool 🟡 Rust Optimize the TTS session pool; implement idle/max workers and idle timeout. Use RustCoder: https://github.com/cardea-mcp/RustCoder. Todo
Improve EchoKit server SKILL docs 🟢 Markdown Improve SKILL docs and verify examples. Todo
[MCP] Implement seekdb Search MCP Server 🟡 Rust Build a minimal MCP server with search tool and OB vector query. @YixinZ-NUS 41 In Review
[DevTools] Add seekdb Skill for Claude Code 🟢 Prompt/JSON Add seekdb skill or .clauderc rules for config.toml generation. @NTLx 40 In Review
[Prompts] Add seekdb system prompts (CN/EN) 🟢 Text Add seekdb_cn.txt and seekdb_en.txt with assistant prompts. Todo

Track 10 — Ant Ling — Mentor: @cafe3310

Issue Difficulty Language Prompt Suggestion Assignee PR Status
[Doc] Add OceanBase Integration Example and Documentation 🟡 Python/Markdown Add an OceanBase example script and quickstart doc, and link it from README. Todo
[Doc] Improve documentation for problem_generation.sh 🟢 Markdown Add clear parameter documentation and usage notes for problem_generation.sh and related scripts. @pi-dal 13 In Review
Add .env Configuration Support and Validation 🟡 Python/Markdown Add .env.example, validation script, dependency, and README configuration section. @pi-dal 14 In Review
Add Interactive Quickstart Notebook 🟢 Jupyter Add a quickstart notebook, sample data, and README link. @WZhongyun Assigned
Add OceanBase deployment guide 🟢 Markdown Add docs for OceanBase setup, schema init, verification script, and docs links. Todo

Track 11 — TEN Framework — Mentor: @plutoless

Issue Difficulty Language Prompt Suggestion Assignee PR Status
[FEATURE] [OceanbaseDeveloperChallenge] a Memory-Enabled Voice AI UseCase with TEN + PowerMem 🟡 Python Build a memory-enabled voice AI use case integrating TEN and PowerMem; provide runnable demo steps and validation notes. Todo
[FEATURE] [OceanDeveloperChallenge] Write Docs: Understanding Memory-Enabled Voice AI with TEN + PowerMem 🟢 Markdown Write clear docs explaining the architecture, data flow, and setup steps for the TEN + PowerMem voice AI use case. Todo

Status definitions

  • Todo — open to claim
  • Assigned — claimed and under development
  • In Review — PR opened, under review
  • Done — merged
  • On Hold — blocked (needs maintainer action / upstream dependency)

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