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slim-contributing-guide

Generate comprehensive CONTRIBUTING.md guides for open source projects.

35|14|Updated Feb 16, 2022
Search Tags:#governance#contributing#open-source#issue-tracking#pull-requests#CONTRIBUTING.md#code-of-conduct
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/NASA-AMMOS/slim --skill slim-contributing-guide
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: slim-contributing-guide
Source: https://github.com/NASA-AMMOS/slim/tree/main/static/marketplace/skills/slim-contributing-guide
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NASA-AMMOS/slim --skill slim-contributing-guide

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps project teams create comprehensive contributing guides for open source projects, enabling consistent onboarding, governance alignment, and contributor empowerment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive CONTRIBUTING.md Template: A complete, 15+ section template with guidance for code contributions, documentation, issues, reviews, and governance alignment.
  • Governance & Compliance Integration: Guidance and placeholders that reference governance docs, code of conduct, and NASA/government-specific requirements to ensure policy conformance.
  • Workflow Customization: Instructions and placeholders to tailor contribution workflows including issue tracking, branch strategies, and review processes.
  • Onboarding & Community Growth: Clear paths for new contributors, maintainer roles, mentorship, and inclusive community practices.
  • Ongoing Maintenance: Recommendations for updating the guide as processes evolve and collecting contributor feedback.

Quick Start

Generate a ready-to-use CONTRIBUTING.md tailored to your project and save it at the root as CONTRIBUTING.md. Customize the placeholders as needed and reference governance and code-of-conduct documents.

Frequently Asked Questions about slim-contributing-guide

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I create a CONTRIBUTING.md guide for an open source project?▼

To create a CONTRIBUTING.md guide, you can use a 15+ section template covering onboarding, code contributions, issue tracking, and governance alignment, then customize the placeholders to match your project's specific workflows.

What should be included in open source contributing guidelines for governance compliance?▼

Open source contributing guidelines for governance compliance should include references to governance documents, a code of conduct, and any institutional requirements to ensure policy conformance during onboarding and code reviews.

How do I customize contribution workflows for issue tracking and pull requests?▼

You can customize contribution workflows by tailoring placeholders in the guide to define your branch strategies, issue tracking processes, and pull request review procedures for consistent contributor experiences.

Can I use an automated contributing guide for government or NASA open source projects?▼

Yes, this contributing guide generation process supports government and NASA-specific requirements by integrating compliance placeholders and governance references directly into the CONTRIBUTING.md template.

What is the best way to maintain contributing guidelines as project processes evolve?▼

The best way to maintain contributing guidelines is to follow built-in maintenance recommendations for updating the CONTRIBUTING.md and collecting contributor feedback as your open source processes evolve.

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