A new suite of modern tools coming for editing and publishing RFCs
The IETF has announced the launch of a new suite of tools for editing and publishing RFCs, including a revamped website. This initiative aims to modernize the editing process and improve usability for authors and the community. The rollout, initially set for May 13, has been postponed to the week of May 18, 2026.
- ▪The new rfc-editor.org website is part of a comprehensive overhaul of RFC editing tools.
- ▪The RFC Production Center's tools were outdated and unable to support the evolving needs of the RFC series.
- ▪The IETF Administration LLC began a project in mid-2022 to rewrite all RPC tools and integrate them with Datatracker.
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IETF News Blog listing New RFC Editor website is live Today we are launching the new rfc-editor.org website, the most visible part of a comprehensive overhaul of the tools that support editing and publishing RFCs. RFC Editor IETF Tools Team 20 May 2026 IETF 125 Highlights More than 1500 participants gathered in Shenzhen and online for the IETF 125 meeting 14-20 March 2026 for more than 100 working sessions, an IETF Hackathon, and more. 19 May 2026 Report from the 2026 RPC Retreat The RFC Production Center (RPC) retreat was a two-day strategic planning session taking place the week of April 20 that gathered the entire RPC team and IETF Administration senior staff.
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