# How to Contribute

Akkuea is an open-source project, and we welcome contributions! Here's how you can help:



1. **Fork the Repository:**

Click the **Fork** button in the top-right corner of the repository page to create a copy under your GitHub account.

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2. **Clone the fork:**

```
git clone https://github.com/akkuea/akkuea.git
```

3. **Create a new branch:**

```
git checkout -b branch-name
```

4. **Make Changes:**&#x20;

Make changes in your local repository.

5. **Add changes to Git:**

```
git add .
```

5. **Write Commits:**

```
git commit -m "[type] description"
```



> **Commit Types**:
>
> * `[feat]`: A new feature
> * `[fix]`: A bug fix
> * `[docs]`: Documentation changes
> * `[style]`: Formatting changes (no logic changes)
> * `[refactor]`: Code restructuring without changing behavior
> * `[perf]`: Performance improvements
> * `[test]`: Adding or updating tests
> * `[build]`: Changes to build system or dependencies
> * `[ci]`: CI configuration changes
> * `[chore]`: Miscellaneous tasks (e.g., dependency updates)

6. **Push Your Changes:**

```
git push origin your-branch-name
```
