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+# Contributing
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing! We appreciate all contributions,
+from bug reports to feature requests and code improvements.
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+### Reporting Bugs
+- Check existing [issues](../../issues) first to avoid duplicates
+- Open a new issue with a clear title and description
+- Include steps to reproduce, expected vs actual behavior, and environment details
+
+### Suggesting Features
+- Open an issue with the `enhancement` label
+- Describe the feature and explain why it would be valuable
+
+### Submitting Code
+
+1. **Fork** this repository
+2. **Create a branch** from `main`:
+   ```bash
+   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
+   ```
+3. **Make your changes** and add tests if applicable
+4. **Commit** with a clear message:
+   ```bash
+   git commit -m "feat: add your feature description"
+   ```
+5. **Push** to your fork and open a **Pull Request**
+
+## Guidelines
+
+- Follow the existing code style and conventions
+- Keep PRs focused on a single concern
+- Write clear commit messages
+- Update documentation when changing behavior
+- Be respectful and constructive in all interactions (see [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md))
+
+## Development Setup
+
+```bash
+# Clone your fork
+git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/REPO_NAME.git
+cd REPO_NAME
+
+# Install dependencies (see README for details)
+```
+
+## Questions?
+
+Open an issue or start a discussion — we're happy to help!
+
+---
+*Documentation contributed by [Mukller](https://github.com/Mukller)*