In May 2025, Sam Darden focused on governance and documentation improvements for the vast-ai/vast-cli repository. He introduced a CODEOWNERS file using Markdown to formalize code review processes, ensuring that all files have default reviewers and improving accountability within the team. Sam also updated the README to remove references to a deprecated testing script, maintaining documentation accuracy without altering code functionality. His work leveraged skills in code review, DevOps, and documentation, addressing non-functional requirements that support maintainability and onboarding. These targeted changes established clearer ownership patterns and reduced the risk of unreviewed changes, contributing to more reliable future development cycles.