# Letter to tool vendor/owner

Dear creator of SPDX-supporting tool,

We are reaching out to inform you of the recent major update to the SPDX specification, which has now reached version 3 (SPDXv3). As a valued member of the community that provides tools supporting SPDX, your contribution is essential to the ongoing success and adoption of the standard.

With the release of SPDXv3, we are in the process of updating the information on the SPDX website to reflect the latest capabilities and features of the tools that support any version of SPDX. To ensure that your tool is accurately represented and to help users make informed decisions, we kindly request that you submit the updated data for your tool(s) using the online form provided.

We want to collect basic information such as the tool name and contact email, as well as more details like supported capabilities, SPDX versions supported, etc.

An online form collecting this data is implemented as a GitHub issue submission and can be accessed at the following link: https://github.com/spdx/outreach/issues/new?assignees=&labels=tools&projects=&template=add-tool.yaml&title=%5BTool+Request%5D%3A+

We would like to inform you that SPDXv3 includes documentation meticulously documenting the differences from version 2 and providing translating information to ease the effort of supporting the new version: https://spdx.github.io/spdx-spec/v3.0/annexes/diffs-from-previous-editions/

We would also like to extend an invitation to you to participate in a series of meetings for SPDX implementors, which will be an excellent opportunity to discuss the new specification, ask questions, share insights, and collaborate with other developers. The meeting details can be found at: https://github.com/spdx/meetings#implementers-group-meetings

Your attendance and input would be greatly appreciated as we work together to streamline the adoption of SPDXv3 across the industry.

Please complete the online form by 15 June 2024, to ensure that your tool's information is updated in a timely manner. Should you have any questions or require further assistance, do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

Best regards,

SPDX Outreach Team