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Version: v1.0.0 (Draft)

Contributing to UAICP

Welcome to the UAICP community! We're excited that you're interested in contributing to the Universal AI Communication Protocol. This guide will help you get started with contributing to the project.

🎯 Ways to Contribute​

📝 Documentation​

  • Fix typos and improve clarity
  • Add examples and use cases
  • Write integration guides
  • Translate documentation

🐛 Issues & Bug Reports​

  • Report bugs and inconsistencies
  • Suggest new features
  • Improve existing functionality
  • Discuss specification changes

💻 Implementation​

  • Build reference implementations
  • Create protocol adapters
  • Develop client libraries
  • Write example applications

🤝 Community​

  • Help others in discussions
  • Review pull requests
  • Share your UAICP projects
  • Organize community events

🚀 Quick Start Guide​

1. No Account Needed for Reading​

You can access all UAICP documentation, examples, and resources without creating any accounts. Just browse and learn!

2. GitHub Account for Contributing​

To contribute changes or participate in discussions, you'll need a free GitHub account:

  1. Create account: github.com/join
  2. Explore the repositories:

3. Make Your First Contribution​

Option A: Edit Documentation (Easiest)​

  1. Find a page to improve - Browse the documentation
  2. Click "Edit this page" - Every doc page has an edit button
  3. Make your changes - Edit directly in your browser
  4. Submit pull request - GitHub guides you through the process

Option B: Open an Issue​

  1. Visit the issues page - GitHub Issues
  2. Choose issue type - Bug report, feature request, or discussion
  3. Fill out the template - Provide clear details
  4. Submit - Community members will respond

Option C: Join Discussions​

  1. Browse discussions - GitHub Discussions
  2. Ask questions - Get help with implementation
  3. Share ideas - Propose new features or improvements
  4. Help others - Answer questions from the community

📋 Contribution Guidelines​

Code of Conduct​

We follow the Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct. Please read it before participating.

In summary:

  • Be respectful and inclusive
  • Focus on constructive feedback
  • Help newcomers get started
  • Follow technical best practices

Documentation Standards​

  • Clear and concise - Write for developers of all skill levels
  • Include examples - Show, don't just tell
  • Test your examples - Ensure all code examples work
  • Use proper formatting - Follow Markdown conventions

Technical Contributions​

  • Follow existing patterns - Maintain consistency with existing code
  • Write tests - Include appropriate test coverage
  • Document changes - Update docs for any new features
  • Consider backwards compatibility - Avoid breaking changes when possible

🛠️ Development Setup​

For Documentation Contributions​

# Fork and clone the specification repository
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/uaicp_specification.git
cd uaicp_specification

# Create a branch for your changes
git checkout -b improve-documentation

# Make your changes to the .md files
# Test locally if possible
# Commit and push your changes
git add .
git commit -m "Improve documentation clarity"
git push origin improve-documentation

# Open a pull request on GitHub

For Website Contributions​

# Fork and clone the website repository
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/uaicp_website.git
cd uaicp_website

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start development server
npm start

# Make changes and test locally
# Submit pull request when ready

💬 Community Channels​

Primary (GitHub-based)​

Extended Community​

🏆 Recognition​

All contributors are recognized and celebrated:

  • Automatic listing on GitHub contributors page
  • Featured in monthly community highlights
  • Special recognition for significant contributions
  • Opportunity to become a maintainer

📚 Resources​

🤔 Questions?​

Thank you for considering contributing to UAICP! Every contribution, no matter how small, helps build a more interoperable AI future. 🚀