During Hacktoberfest 2019, Gatsby encouraged contributions to its open-source project, providing a welcoming platform for both new and experienced contributors to engage with its community. The event, part of a broader initiative by DigitalOcean and DEV, offered participants the opportunity to contribute to various areas such as documentation, localization, open-source software, and the Gatsby ecosystem, all while earning Hacktoberfest credit and Gatsby swag. The project aimed to make the contribution process accessible and clearly defined, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in improving Gatsby's resources and tools. Contributors could engage with existing projects or start new initiatives, including translating documentation into languages like Spanish and Russian or creating new plugins during Hacktoberfest.