CCF Deadlines is a community-maintained dataset and multi-platform tool for tracking submission deadlines of CCF-ranked academic conferences. The project stores conference data as structured YAML files in a Git repository, enabling version control and community contributions through pull requests. A static web portal is generated from this data, allowing users to browse and filter deadlines by CCF category and research area.
The project distinguishes itself through a multi-platform companion architecture that provides access to deadline data across several independent clients, including a command-line interface, a Chrome browser extension, a Raycast extension, and a WeChat mobile applet. Each client parses the same YAML data source directly rather than relying on a shared backend API. An iCal feed generation feature converts deadline data into calendar subscription format, enabling automatic synchronization with external calendar applications.
Contributions to the dataset are managed through a Git-based workflow where updates are submitted as pull requests against the YAML files. Automated validation checks ensure data integrity by verifying YAML structure and date formats before merging. The project's documentation and installation surface are accessible through the repository's README and associated client-specific guides.
