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 - # Contribution guidelines
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 - Thanks for wanting to contribute to RAGFlow. This document offers guidlines and major considerations for submitting your contributions. 
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 - - To report a bug, file a [GitHub issue](https://github.com/infiniflow/ragflow/issues/new/choose) with us.
 - - For further questions, you can explore existing discussions or initiate a new one in [Discussions](https://github.com/orgs/infiniflow/discussions).
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 - ## What you can contribute
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 - The list below mentions some contributions you can make, but it is not a complete list.
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 - - Proposing or implementing new features
 - - Fixing a bug
 - - Adding test cases or demos
 - - Posting a blog or tutorial
 - - Updates to existing documents, codes, or annotations.
 - - Suggesting more user-friendly error codes
 - 
 - ## File a pull request (PR)
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 - ### General workflow
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 - 1. Fork our GitHub repository.
 - 2. Clone your fork to your local machine: 
 - `git clone git@github.com:<yourname>/ragflow.git`
 - 3. Create a local branch: 
 - `git checkout -b my-branch`
 - 4. Provide sufficient information in your commit message
 - `git commit -m 'Provide sufficient info in your commit message'`
 - 5. Commit changes to your local branch, and push to GitHub: (include necessary commit message)
 - `git push origin my-branch.`
 - 6. Submit a pull request for review.
 - 
 - ### Before filing a PR
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 - - Consider splitting a large PR into multiple smaller, standalone PRs to keep a traceable development history. 
 - - Ensure that your PR addresses just one issue, or keep any unrelated changes small.
 - - Add test cases when contributing new features. They demonstrate that your code functions correctly and protect against potential issues from future changes.
 - ### Describing your PR 
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 - - Ensure that your PR title is concise and clear, providing all the required information.
 - - Refer to a corresponding GitHub issue in your PR description if applicable. 
 - - Include sufficient design details for *breaking changes* or *API changes* in your description.
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 - ### Reviewing & merging a PR
 - - Ensure that your PR passes all Continuous Integration (CI) tests before merging it.
 
 
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