> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mcpjam-include-cli-start.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Contributing Guide

> How to contribute to MCPJam Inspector

## Getting Started

Thank you for considering contributing to MCPJam Inspector! It's people like you that make the open source community such a great place.

Before you get started, please consider giving the project a star ⭐. It helps grow the project and gives your contributions more recognition.

Also join our [Discord channel](https://discord.com/invite/JEnDtz8X6z). That's where the community and other open source contributors communicate.

## Finding Issues to Work On

1. **Browse our issues** in the [issues tab](https://github.com/MCPJam/inspector/issues)
2. **Look for starter labels**:
   * `good first issue` - Great for newcomers
   * `very easy` - Low commitment tasks
3. **Claim an issue**:
   * Comment on the issue you want to work on
   * Tag `@matteo8p` in your comment
   * Assign yourself to the issue
   * This helps avoid multiple contributors working on the same issue

## Development Workflow

### 1. Fork and Clone

```bash
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/inspector.git
cd inspector
```

### 2. Create a Branch

```bash
git checkout -b my-feature-branch
```

### 3. Make Your Changes

* Follow our [Development Setup](/inspector/dev-setup) guide
* Write clean, readable code
* Add tests for new functionality

### 4. Test Your Changes

```bash
npm test
npm run prettier-fix
```

### 5. Submit a Pull Request

1. Push your branch: `git push origin my-feature-branch`
2. Open a Pull Request to the `main` branch
3. In your PR description, explain your changes and link any relevant issues

## Code Style

We use [Prettier](https://prettier.io/) to maintain consistent code style:

```bash
npm run prettier-fix
```

## Commit Messages

We follow [Conventional Commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/en/v1.0.0/):

```
<type>[optional scope]: <description>

[optional body]

[optional footer(s)]
```

**Examples:**

* `feat(client): add new button to the main component`
* `fix(server): resolve issue with API endpoint`

## Need Help?

* Join our [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/JEnDtz8X6z) for community support
* Check out our [Development Setup](/inspector/dev-setup) for environment setup
* Look at existing issues and PRs for examples

Thank you for contributing! 🎉