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katharinalisalin committed Feb 17, 2024
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To sustain this full-time commitment and to expand the team, we introduced
Material for MkDocs Insiders. This private Insiders repository, available
exclusively to our monthly sponsors, is where we first release the latest
advancements of Material for MkDocs. That way our sponsors get the premium
features in advance of all others users as a thank you for their support. But
here's the best part: once we achieve specific funding goals, these advancements
become available to the wider community. This model ensures ongoing development
and accessibility for all, keeping the project vibrant and up-to-date.

We communicate these funding goals and their progress openly, ensuring our
advancements of Material for MkDocs. That way our sponsors get the
[premium features] in advance of all others users as a thank you for their
support. But here's the best part: once we achieve specific funding goals, these
advancements become available to the wider community. This model ensures ongoing
development and accessibility for all, keeping the project vibrant and
up-to-date.

We communicate these [funding goals] and their progress openly, ensuring our
community is involved every step of the way. It's our way of making sure that
while we do need the support to keep going, everyone will eventually benefit
from the advancements made possible by our sponsors.

[funding goals]: ../index.md/#funding
[premium features]: ../index.md/#whats-in-it-for-me


[__Why is the Insiders offered as a subscription model?__](#subscription-model){ #subscription-model }

You might wonder why we opted for a subscription model for the Insiders edition
instead of a one-time purchase. Here's the thing: Material for MkDocs is in
constant evolution. Our work is never done because there's always something new
on the horizon – be it adapting to upstream dependency updates, keeping pace
with environment changes like software or browser updates, or bringing to life
with environment changes like browser updates, or bringing to life
the new features and improvements our users wish for.

A one-time payment might seem appealing at first glance, but it's a bit like
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you're investing in what's coming next. You get all the future updates, bug
fixes, and new features as they roll out. This ongoing development is crucial
not just for keeping the project alive and kicking but for ensuring it
continually meets your needs and expectations.
continues to meet your needs and expectations.

This subscription model is what enables us to dedicate the necessary time and
resources to Material for MkDocs, ensuring its sustainability and growth. It's
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