# Open Source Contributions — Be a Good Citizen

Make good open source contributions — check CONTRIBUTING.md first, follow project norms, be a good citizen. Covers bug reports, feature requests, and pull requests.

## Why Install This Skill

When your agent loads this skill, it becomes a **model open source contributor** who knows how to:

- **Read the room** — check CONTRIBUTING.md, check existing issues/PRs before acting
- **File great bug reports** — minimal reproduction cases, clear steps, expected vs actual behavior
- **Make good PRs** — right-sized scope, clean commits, proper messaging
- **Handle review gracefully** — respond to feedback, update PRs, know when to follow up
- **Work without guidelines** — defensible defaults when the project hasn't documented expectations
- **Disclose AI assistance** — proper agent disclosure on AI-assisted contributions

## What You Get

| Directory | Purpose |
|-----------|---------|
| `SKILL.md` | Golden rule, phase overview, default posture, agent checklist |
| `references/` | 8 phase references + agent checklist + pitfalls + default posture (comprehensive guidance for every stage of contribution) |

## Triggers

Load this when filing an issue, opening a PR, or contributing to any open source project.

## Requirements

None. Works with any agent supporting the Agent Skills format.


## Quick Start

Start with the setup and first workflow in SKILL.md, then use the linked resources for the specific task you need to complete.