> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.akto.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.akto.io/github-contribution-guide.md).

# Github contribution guide

## Contribution Guidelines

Thank you for considering contributing to our API security product! We appreciate any and all help to make our product better for everyone.

This documentation contains a set of guidelines to help you during the contribution process. We are happy to welcome all the contributions from anyone willing to **improve/add** to this project. Thank you for helping out and remember, **no contribution is too small.**

## How to Contribute 👩‍💻👨‍💻

Below you will find the process and workflow used to review and merge your changes.

1. Fork the repository on GitHub.
2. Create a new branch for your changes.
3. Make your changes, and ensure that all tests pass.
4. Submit a pull request, with a clear explanation of your changes and why they are needed.

### Need more help? 🤔

You can refer to the following articles of Git and GitHub basics. In case you are stuck, feel free to contact the Project Mentors and Community by joining [Akto Community](https://akto.io/) slack channel.

* [Forking a Repo](https://help.github.com/en/github/getting-started-with-github/fork-a-repo)
* [Cloning a Repo](https://help.github.com/en/desktop/contributing-to-projects/creating-an-issue-or-pull-request)
* [How to create a Pull Request](https://opensource.com/article/19/7/create-pull-request-github)
* [Getting started with Git and GitHub](https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/git-basics)

### Code of Conduct

We have a Code of Conduct that we expect all contributors to follow. Please read [CODE\_OF\_CONDUCT.md](https://github.com/akto-api-security/community-edition/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) before contributing.

### Reporting Issues

If you find a bug or have an idea for a new feature, please open an issue on GitHub. Be sure to include a clear description and any relevant information, such as the version of the product you are using.

### License

By contributing to this project, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the [LICENSE](https://github.com/akto-api-security/community-edition/blob/master/LICENSE.md) file.

### Contact

If you have any question, you can contact the maintainers of this project via the email: <contact@akto.io>

Thank you for your interest in contributing to our project! We look forward to working with you.