In this BoF we propose to discuss a variety of items to improve how
software is described and can be discovered. We will invite and
actively search for contributions to this discussion. Some examples of
what we could cover:

1. The codemeta.json file, under control of software
   authors. Including a working session to write your own (or base it on
   the ASCL starter file). This file (or itâs cousin
   CITATION.cff) will also improve software citation, and we will explain
   how.

2. Possible options to expand the codemeta file, e.g. keywords
   describing the API and its one-liners.

3. Improvements to the Unified Astronomy Thesaurus (UAT) such that
   software is better covered.

4. Define a well defined field in astrophysics and take an inventory
   of the software used to categorize them. A conference would be an
   ideal event to get all the stakeholders together (we have a candidate
   for this).

We encourage contributions to this BoF.