Community Guidelines

Guidelines for participating in the AI Store community.

Our Community

We welcome everyone to participate in the AI Store community. Our goal is to create a welcoming, inclusive, and productive environment for all.

Code of Conduct

Be Respectful

• Treat everyone with respect
• Be considerate of different viewpoints
• Accept constructive criticism gracefully

Be Inclusive

• Welcome newcomers
• Help others learn
• Encourage diverse participation

Be Professional

• Keep discussions professional
• Focus on the code, not the person
• Avoid personal attacks

Communication

GitHub Discussions

Purpose: General questions, discussions, community help

Guidelines:

• Search before posting
• Use clear, descriptive titles
• Provide context and examples
• Be patient with responses

GitHub Issues

Purpose: Bug reports, feature requests, technical questions

Guidelines:

• Use issue templates
• Provide detailed information
• Search for duplicates
• Follow up on your issues

Pull Requests

Purpose: Code contributions

Guidelines:

• Follow Contributing Guide
• Keep PRs focused and small
• Respond to feedback
• Update documentation

Getting Help

Before Asking

1. Search Documentation: Check Documentation Index
2. Search Issues: Look for similar issues
3. Search Discussions: Check existing discussions
4. Try Troubleshooting: Follow Troubleshooting Guide

Asking Questions

Good Questions Include:

• Clear description
• Steps to reproduce (if applicable)
• What you've tried
• Environment details
• Code examples

Example:

I'm trying to implement [feature] but encountering [issue].

I've tried:
- [Solution 1]
- [Solution 2]

Environment:
- Next.js 16
- Node.js 18

Here's my code:
[Code example]

Contributing

Ways to Contribute

1. Code: Fix bugs, add features
2. Documentation: Improve docs
3. Testing: Write tests
4. Design: Improve UI/UX
5. Community: Help others

Contribution Process

1. Check Contributing Guide
2. Find or create an issue
3. Fork and create branch
4. Make changes
5. Submit pull request
6. Respond to feedback

Recognition

Contributors

Contributors are recognized:

• In CONTRIBUTORS.md
• In release notes
• In documentation
• On GitHub

Thank You!

We appreciate all contributions, big and small!

Unacceptable Behavior

Prohibited

• Harassment or discrimination
• Personal attacks
• Trolling or inflammatory comments
• Spam or self-promotion
• Sharing private information

Consequences

Violations may result in:

• Warning
• Temporary ban
• Permanent ban

Reporting Issues

Code of Conduct Violations

Report to: [Contact email]

Include:

• Description of incident
• Screenshots/logs (if applicable)
• Witnesses (if any)

Technical Issues

Report via: GitHub Issues

Community Resources

Documentation

• Documentation Index
• FAQ
• Troubleshooting

Communication

• GitHub Discussions
• GitHub Issues
• Community Forums

Best Practices

1. Be Patient

• Not everyone is online 24/7
• Allow time for responses
• Be understanding of delays

2. Be Helpful

• Answer questions when you can
• Share knowledge
• Guide newcomers

3. Be Constructive

• Provide helpful feedback
• Suggest improvements
• Focus on solutions

4. Be Respectful

• Respect different opinions
• Be open to learning
• Maintain professionalism

Getting Started

New to Open Source?

1. Read Contributing Guide
2. Check Onboarding Guide
3. Start with small contributions
4. Ask questions

New to the Project?

1. Read Quick Start
2. Explore the codebase
3. Join discussions
4. Make your first contribution

Resources

• Contributing Guide
• Code of Conduct
• Support Guide
• Documentation Index

Thank You!

Thank you for being part of the AI Store community! Your participation makes this project better for everyone.