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CONTRIBUTING.md Generator

Create a welcoming and clear contribution guide for your open-source project — in seconds.

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# Contributing to [Project Name]

Thank you for your interest in contributing! Please follow the guidelines below.

## Getting Started
- Fork the repository and clone it locally.
- Create a new branch for your work.

## Commit Messages
- Use conventional commits: `feat:`, `fix:`, `docs:`, etc.

## Pull Request Process
- Ensure tests pass and add new tests if necessary.
- Reference the related issue in your PR description.

## Code Style
- We use ESLint and Prettier. Run `npm run lint` before committing.

## Code of Conduct
- Please note we have a [Contributor Covenant](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md), please follow it in all your interactions.

Thank you for contributing!

Frequently Asked Questions

A CONTRIBUTING.md is a markdown file placed in the root of an open-source repository that explains how others can contribute. It outlines processes, coding standards, and expectations, making your project more welcoming and efficient to collaborate on.

It sets clear expectations, reduces back-and-forth for maintainers, and helps new contributors feel confident. Projects with a good CONTRIBUTING.md tend to have higher quality contributions and more repeat contributors.

Absolutely! The generator creates a solid template based on your selections. You can copy the markdown, paste it into your repository, and edit any section to better fit your project’s culture.

We support Git Flow, GitHub Flow (feature branches), Trunk-Based Development, or you can skip this section entirely. The generated instructions will adapt accordingly.

Select a commit convention like Conventional Commits or Angular style. The guide will include a short explanation and link to the specification, helping contributors write consistent, meaningful commits.

Yes! The right panel shows a live preview of the generated CONTRIBUTING.md as you fill out the form or click "Generate Preview". You can copy it directly or download as a .md file.
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