Merge pull request RooCodeInc#1652 from RooVetGit/contributor_guidelines

Contributor guidelines

Author: mrubens

CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

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+# Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct
+
+## Our Pledge
+
+In the interest of fostering an open and welcoming environment, we as
+contributors and maintainers pledge to making participation in our project and
+our community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body
+size, disability, ethnicity, sex characteristics, gender identity and expression,
+level of experience, education, socio-economic status, nationality, personal
+appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity and orientation.
+
+## Our Standards
+
+Examples of behavior that contributes to creating a positive environment
+include:
+
+- Using welcoming and inclusive language
+- Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
+- Gracefully accepting constructive criticism
+- Focusing on what is best for the community
+- Showing empathy towards other community members
+
+Examples of unacceptable behavior by participants include:
+
+- The use of sexualized language or imagery and unwelcome sexual attention or
+  advances
+- Trolling, insulting/derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
+- Public or private harassment
+- Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or electronic
+  address, without explicit permission
+- Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a
+  professional setting
+
+## Our Responsibilities
+
+Project maintainers are responsible for clarifying the standards of acceptable
+behavior and are expected to take appropriate and fair corrective action in
+response to any instances of unacceptable behavior.
+
+Project maintainers have the right and responsibility to remove, edit, or
+reject comments, commits, code, wiki edits, issues, and other contributions
+that are not aligned to this Code of Conduct, or to ban temporarily or
+permanently any contributor for other behaviors that they deem inappropriate,
+threatening, offensive, or harmful.
+
+## Scope
+
+This Code of Conduct applies both within project spaces and in public spaces
+when an individual is representing the project or its community. Examples of
+representing a project or community include using an official project e-mail
+address, posting via an official social media account, or acting as an appointed
+representative at an online or offline event. Representation of a project may be
+further defined and clarified by project maintainers.
+
+## Enforcement
+
+Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be
+reported by contacting the project team at [email protected]. All complaints
+will be reviewed and investigated and will result in a response that
+is deemed necessary and appropriate to the circumstances. The project team is
+obligated to maintain confidentiality with regard to the reporter of an incident.
+Further details of specific enforcement policies may be posted separately.
+
+Project maintainers who do not follow or enforce the Code of Conduct in good
+faith may face temporary or permanent repercussions as determined by other
+members of the project's leadership.
+
+## Attribution
+
+This Code of Conduct is adapted from [Cline's version][cline_coc] of the [Contributor Covenant][homepage], version 1.4,
+available at https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/1/4/code-of-conduct.html
+
+[cline_coc]: https://github.com/cline/cline/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
+[homepage]: https://www.contributor-covenant.org
+
+For answers to common questions about this code of conduct, see
+https://www.contributor-covenant.org/faq

CONTRIBUTING.md

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+# Contributing to Roo Code
+
+We're thrilled you're interested in contributing to Roo Code. Whether you're fixing a bug, adding a feature, or improving our docs, every contribution makes Roo Code smarter! To keep our community vibrant and welcoming, all members must adhere to our [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).
+
+## Join Our Community
+
+We strongly encourage all contributors to join our [Discord community](https://discord.gg/roocode)! Being part of our Discord server helps you:
+
+- Get real-time help and guidance on your contributions
+- Connect with other contributors and core team members
+- Stay updated on project developments and priorities
+- Participate in discussions that shape Roo Code's future
+- Find collaboration opportunities with other developers
+
+## Reporting Bugs or Issues
+
+Bug reports help make Roo Code better for everyone! Before creating a new issue, please [search existing ones](https://github.com/RooVetGit/Roo-Code/issues) to avoid duplicates. When you're ready to report a bug, head over to our [issues page](https://github.com/RooVetGit/Roo-Code/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/RooVetGit/Roo-Code/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 in the "Issue [Unassigned]" section of our [Roo Code Issues](https://github.com/orgs/RooVetGit/projects/1) Github Project. These are specifically curated for new contributors and areas where we'd love some help!
+
+We also welcome contributions to our [documentation](https://docs.roocode.com/)! Whether it's fixing typos, improving existing guides, or creating new educational content - we'd love to build a community-driven repository of resources that helps everyone get the most out of Roo Code. You can click "Edit this page" on any page to quickly get to the right spot in Github to edit the file, or you can dive directly into https://github.com/RooVetGit/Roo-Code-Docs.
+
+If you're planning to work on a bigger feature, please create a [feature request](https://github.com/RooVetGit/Roo-Code/discussions/categories/feature-requests?discussions_q=is%3Aopen+category%3A%22Feature+Requests%22+sort%3Atop) first so we can discuss whether it aligns with Roo Code's vision.
+
+## Development Setup
+
+1. **Clone** the repo:
+
+```sh
+git clone https://github.com/RooVetGit/Roo-Code.git
+```
+
+2. **Install dependencies**:
+
+```sh
+npm run install:all
+```
+
+3. **Start the webview (Vite/React app with HMR)**:
+
+```sh
+npm run dev
+```
+
+4. **Debug**:
+   Press `F5` (or **Run** → **Start Debugging**) in VSCode to open a new session with Roo Code loaded.
+
+Changes to the webview will appear immediately. Changes to the core extension will require a restart of the extension host.
+
+Alternatively you can build a .vsix and install it directly in VSCode:
+
+```sh
+npm run build
+```
+
+A `.vsix` file will appear in the `bin/` directory which can be installed with:
+
+```sh
+code --install-extension bin/roo-cline-<version>.vsix
+```
+
+## Writing and Submitting Code
+
+Anyone can contribute code to Roo Code, 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**
+
+    - All PRs must pass CI checks which include both linting and formatting
+    - Address any ESLint warnings or errors before submitting
+    - Respond to all feedback from Ellipsis, our automated code review tool
+    - 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
+    - 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)).

README.md

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 ## Contributing
 
-We love community contributions! Here’s how to get involved:
-
-1. **Check Issues & Requests**: See [open issues](https://github.com/RooVetGit/Roo-Code/issues) or [feature requests](https://github.com/RooVetGit/Roo-Code/discussions/categories/feature-requests).
-2. **Fork & branch** off `main`.
-3. **Submit a Pull Request** once your feature or fix is ready.
-4. **Join** our [Reddit community](https://www.reddit.com/r/RooCode/) and [Discord](https://roocode.com/discord) for feedback, tips, and announcements.
+We love community contributions! Get started by reading our [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md).
 
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