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From: Siddharth <siddharthvaddem@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:01:35 -0700
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+# Contribution Guidelines
+
+Thank you for considering contributing to this project! By contributing, you help make this project better for everyone. Please take a moment to review these guidelines to ensure a smooth contribution process.
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+1. **Fork the Repository**
+   - Click the "Fork" button at the top right of this repository to create your own copy.
+
+2. **Clone Your Fork**
+   - Clone your forked repository to your local machine:
+     ```bash
+     git clone https://github.com/your-username/openscreen.git
+     ```
+
+3. **Create a New Branch**
+   - Create a branch for your feature or bug fix:
+     ```bash
+     git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
+     ```
+
+4. **Make Changes**
+   - Make your changes.
+
+5. **Test Your Changes**
+   - Test your changes thoroughly to ensure they work as expected and do not break existing functionality.
+
+6. **Commit Your Changes**
+   - Commit your changes with a clear and concise commit message:
+     ```bash
+     git add .
+     git commit -m "Add a brief description of your changes"
+     ```
+
+7. **Push Your Changes**
+   - Push your branch to your forked repository:
+     ```bash
+     git push origin feature/your-feature-name
+     ```
+
+8. **Open a Pull Request**
+   - Go to the original repository and open a pull request from your branch. Provide a clear description of your changes and the problem they solve.
+
+## Reporting Issues
+
+If you encounter a bug or have a feature request, please open an issue in the [Issues](https://github.com/siddharthvaddem/openscreen/issues) section of this repository. Provide as much detail as possible to help us address the issue effectively.
+
+## Style Guide
+
+- Write clear, concise, and descriptive commit messages.
+- Include comments where necessary to explain complex code.
+
+## License
+
+By contributing to this project, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the [MIT License](./LICENSE).
+
+Thank you for your contributions!
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