Source codes and the Recherche Data Gouv repository
Updated at: 20/06/2025
Research source codes and software
Source codes and software are the files containing the instructions that make up a computer programme in a programming language and the executables produced by these source codes.
The publication of source codes and software should be encouraged as part of an open science approach, as it facilitates the re-use of datasets. It is advisable to follow these instructions as regards the Recherche Data Gouv repository :
Recommended practice
- Deposit source codes and software in HAL or in forges identified as being collected and archived by Software Heritage
See Links between HAL and Software Heritage (in French)
Strongly advise against
- Deposit source codes and software not accompanied by data in the Recherche Data Gouv repository.
This recommendation is aimed at everyone, but each institutional space retains its own policy.
What should I do if I have deposited code in the Recherche Data Gouv repository?
If you have deposited a dataset containing only code in the Recherche Data Gouv repository, please contact the repository support.