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docs: enhance contributing guide with setup instructions for first time contributors (#1183)
* docs: enhance contributing guide with setup instructions

- Add explicit VS Code extension setup steps
- Clarify local development workflow
- Update code quality section with formatting details

* Remove npm run watch instruction

* Fix format command

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Co-authored-by: Nick Baumann <nickbaumann@Nicks-MacBook-Pro.local>
Co-authored-by: Saoud Rizwan <7799382+saoudrizwan@users.noreply.github.com>
2025-01-07 17:19:59 -08:00

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# Contributing to Cline
We're thrilled you're interested in contributing to Cline. Whether you're fixing a bug, adding a feature, or improving our docs, every contribution makes Cline smarter! To keep our community vibrant and welcoming, all members must adhere to our [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).
## Reporting Bugs or Issues
Bug reports help make Cline better for everyone! Before creating a new issue, please [search existing ones](https://github.com/cline/cline/issues) to avoid duplicates. When you're ready to report a bug, head over to our [issues page](https://github.com/cline/cline/issues/new/choose) where you'll find a template to help you with filling out the relevant information.
<blockquote class='warning-note'>
🔐 <b>Important:</b> If you discover a security vulnerability, please use the <a href="https://github.com/cline/cline/security/advisories/new">Github security tool to report it privately</a>.
</blockquote>
## Deciding What to Work On
Looking for a good first contribution? Check out issues labeled ["good first issue"](https://github.com/cline/cline/labels/good%20first%20issue) or ["help wanted"](https://github.com/cline/cline/labels/help%20wanted). These are specifically curated for new contributors and areas where we'd love some help!
If you're planning to work on a bigger feature, please create an issue first so we can discuss whether it aligns with Cline's vision.
## Development Setup
1. **VS Code Extensions**
- When opening the project, VS Code will prompt you to install recommended extensions
- These extensions are required for development - please accept all installation prompts
- If you dismissed the prompts, you can install them manually from the Extensions panel
2. **Local Development**
- Run `npm install` to install dependencies
- Run `npm run test` to run tests locally
- Before submitting PR, run `npm run format:fix` to format your code
## Writing and Submitting Code
Anyone can contribute code to Cline, but we ask that you follow these guidelines to ensure your contributions can be smoothly integrated:
1. **Keep Pull Requests Focused**
- Limit PRs to a single feature or bug fix
- Split larger changes into smaller, related PRs
- Break changes into logical commits that can be reviewed independently
2. **Code Quality**
- Run `npm run lint` to check code style
- Run `npm run format` to automatically format code
- All PRs must pass CI checks which include both linting and formatting
- Address any ESLint warnings or errors before submitting
- Follow TypeScript best practices and maintain type safety
3. **Testing**
- Add tests for new features
- Run `npm test` to ensure all tests pass
- Update existing tests if your changes affect them
- Include both unit tests and integration tests where appropriate
4. **Commit Guidelines**
- Write clear, descriptive commit messages
- Use conventional commit format (e.g., "feat:", "fix:", "docs:")
- Reference relevant issues in commits using #issue-number
5. **Before Submitting**
- Rebase your branch on the latest main
- Ensure your branch builds successfully
- Double-check all tests are passing
- Review your changes for any debugging code or console logs
6. **Pull Request Description**
- Clearly describe what your changes do
- Include steps to test the changes
- List any breaking changes
- Add screenshots for UI changes
## Contribution Agreement
By submitting a pull request, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the same license as the project ([Apache 2.0](LICENSE)).
Remember: Contributing to Cline isn't just about writing code - it's about being part of a community that's shaping the future of AI-assisted development. Let's build something amazing together! 🚀