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+# Contributing to OpenAI Agents SDK
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing to the OpenAI Agents SDK! This document provides guidelines and instructions to help you contribute effectively.
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+- [Code of Conduct](#code-of-conduct)
+- [Getting Started](#getting-started)
+  - [Development Environment Setup](#development-environment-setup)
+  - [Installing Dependencies](#installing-dependencies)
+- [How to Contribute](#how-to-contribute)
+  - [Reporting Bugs](#reporting-bugs)
+  - [Suggesting Enhancements](#suggesting-enhancements)
+  - [Pull Requests](#pull-requests)
+- [Development Guidelines](#development-guidelines)
+  - [Code Style](#code-style)
+  - [Testing](#testing)
+  - [Documentation](#documentation)
+- [Commit Guidelines](#commit-guidelines)
+- [Community](#community)
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+We are committed to providing a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for all contributors. Please read and adhere to our [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) in all your interactions with the project.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+### Development Environment Setup
+
+1. **Fork the repository** and clone your fork:
+
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/openai-agents-python.git
+   cd openai-agents-python
+   ```
+
+2. **Add the original repository as an upstream remote** to keep your fork in sync:
+
+   ```bash
+   git remote add upstream https://github.com/openai/openai-agents-python.git
+   ```
+
+### Installing Dependencies
+
+1. **Ensure you have [`uv`](https://docs.astral.sh/uv/) installed**:
+
+   ```bash
+   uv --version
+   ```
+
+2. **Install development dependencies**:
+
+   ```bash
+   make sync
+   ```
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+### Reporting Bugs
+
+Before submitting a bug report:
+
+1. Check the [issue tracker](https://github.com/openai/openai-agents-python/issues) to avoid duplicates
+2. Update to the latest version to see if the issue persists
+
+When submitting a bug report, please include:
+
+- A clear, descriptive title
+- Steps to reproduce the issue
+- Expected behavior and actual behavior
+- Environment details (OS, Python version, library versions)
+- Any relevant error messages or logs
+
+### Suggesting Enhancements
+
+Enhancement suggestions are always welcome! Please provide:
+
+- A clear description of the enhancement
+- The motivation behind it
+- Possible implementation approaches if you have any in mind
+- Any relevant examples or use cases
+
+### Pull Requests
+
+To submit a pull request:
+
+1. **Create a new branch** from the main branch:
+
+   ```bash
+   git checkout main
+   git pull upstream main
+   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
+   ```
+
+2. **Make your changes** and commit them following the [commit guidelines](#commit-guidelines)
+
+3. **Push your branch** to your fork:
+
+   ```bash
+   git push origin feature/your-feature-name
+   ```
+
+4. **Submit a pull request** to the main branch of the original repository
+
+5. **Update your pull request** based on review feedback
+
+## Development Guidelines
+
+### Code Style
+
+We follow the Python community's style conventions:
+
+- Use [Ruff](https://github.com/astral-sh/ruff) for linting
+- Follow [PEP 8](https://peps.python.org/pep-0008/) style guidelines
+- Use [MyPy](https://mypy.readthedocs.io/en/stable/) for type checking
+
+To check your code:
+
+```bash
+make lint  # Run linter
+make mypy  # Run type checker
+```
+
+### Testing
+
+All new features and bug fixes should include tests. We use Python's standard `unittest` framework.
+
+To run tests:
+
+```bash
+make tests
+```
+
+Please ensure all tests pass before submitting a pull request.
+
+### Documentation
+
+Good documentation is essential for our project:
+
+- Update relevant documentation for any changes you make
+- Use clear docstrings for all functions, classes, and methods
+- Follow [Google style docstrings](https://google.github.io/styleguide/pyguide.html#38-comments-and-docstrings)
+- Add examples for new features when appropriate
+
+## Commit Guidelines
+
+We follow conventional commits to make the review process easier and maintain a clear history:
+
+- Use a concise summary in the present tense
+- Reference issues and pull requests when relevant
+- Structure your commits logically (one feature/fix per commit)
+
+Examples:
+
+- `feat: add support for custom tool validation`
+- `fix: resolve handoff loop issue`
+- `docs: update tracing documentation`
+- `test: add tests for guardrails functionality`
+
+## Community
+
+- **Issue Tracker**: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/openai/openai-agents-python/issues) for bugs and feature requests
+- **Documentation**: Refer to our [documentation](https://openai.github.io/openai-agents-python/) for detailed guides
+
+---
+
+Thank you for contributing to the OpenAI Agents SDK! Your time and expertise help make this project better for everyone.