Open source software offers many benefits, including access to freely available libraries, frameworks, and processes that can speed up development and drive innovation. However, there are also five potential risks associated with open source software that should be considered when selecting projects for your stack. These include issues related to software quality, long-term sustainability, software licensing, copyright infringement, and software security. To mitigate these risks, it's essential to perform due diligence before adopting any open source software, use tools that provide clear visibility into your open source inventory, and adopt automated security and governance solutions to stay on top of application security and licensing compliance.