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How to contribute to the PromptPack specification and ecosystem.

Contributing​

Thank you for your interest in contributing to PromptPack. This guide will help you get started with contributing to the specification, documentation, and surrounding ecosystem.

Ways to Contribute​

Documentation​

  • Fix Typos: Small corrections are always welcome
  • Improve Examples: Add better code examples and use cases
  • Write Tutorials: Help others learn PromptPack
  • Translate Content: Internationalization support

Specification​

  • Propose RFCs: Suggest new features or improvements
  • Review RFCs: Provide feedback on proposed changes
  • Update Schemas: Maintain JSON schemas and validation
  • Test Examples: Ensure examples work correctly

Ecosystem​

  • Build Tools: Create PromptPack development tools
  • Write Integrations: Connect PromptPack to other systems
  • Share Examples: Real-world PromptPack implementations
  • Community Support: Help others in discussions

Getting Started​

1. Setup Development Environment​

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/altairalabs/promptpack-spec.git
cd promptpack-spec

# Install documentation dependencies
cd promptpack-docs
npm install

# Start development server
npm start

2. Understand the Structure​

promptpack-spec/
├── docs/ # Specification documents
├── examples/ # Example PromptPack files
├── schemas/ # JSON schemas
├── promptpack-docs/ # Documentation website
└── tools/ # Development utilities

3. Join the Community​

  • GitHub Discussions: Ask questions and share ideas
  • RFC Process: Participate in specification decisions
  • Issue Tracker: Find bugs to fix or features to implement

Contribution Process​

For Documentation Changes​

  1. Fork Repository: Create your own copy
  2. Create Branch: git checkout -b docs/improve-examples
  3. Make Changes: Edit markdown files
  4. Test Locally: Run npm start to preview
  5. Submit PR: Create pull request with description

For Specification Changes​

  1. Start Discussion: Open GitHub discussion about your idea
  2. Write RFC: Use the RFC template for formal proposals
  3. Gather Feedback: Iterate based on community input
  4. Implementation: Code the approved changes
  5. Update Documentation: Ensure docs reflect changes

For Code Contributions​

  1. Check Issues: Look for good first issue labels
  2. Claim Issue: Comment that you're working on it
  3. Follow Standards: Match existing code style
  4. Add Tests: Include test coverage
  5. Update Docs: Document new features

Code Standards​

Documentation​

  • Markdown: Use standard markdown formatting
  • Links: Prefer relative links for internal content
  • Examples: Include working code examples
  • Structure: Follow existing page organization

YAML Examples​

# Good: Clear, complete, realistic
apiVersion: v1
kind: PromptPack
metadata:
 name: customer-support
 version: 1.0.0
 description: Customer support automation system
spec:
 prompts:
 - name: greeting
 template: "Hello {{customer_name}}, how can I help you?"
 variables:
 - name: customer_name
 type: string
 required: true

Code Style​

  • Formatting: Use Prettier for consistent formatting
  • Naming: Use descriptive, kebab-case names
  • Comments: Explain complex logic and decisions
  • Testing: Write comprehensive test cases

Review Process​

What We Look For​

  • Correctness: Changes are technically sound
  • Clarity: Documentation is easy to understand
  • Completeness: Examples work and are well-documented
  • Compatibility: Changes don't break existing usage
  • Tests: Appropriate test coverage included

Review Timeline​

  • Documentation: Usually reviewed within 3 days
  • Minor Changes: Reviewed within 1 week
  • Major Changes: May take 2-3 weeks for thorough review
  • RFCs: Timeline varies based on complexity

Feedback Process​

  1. Initial Review: Maintainers provide first feedback
  2. Iteration: Address feedback and update PR
  3. Approval: Get approval from required reviewers
  4. Merge: Changes are merged to main branch
  5. Release: Included in next version release

Recognition​

Contributor Credits​

  • Documentation: Listed in contributor section
  • Code: Git history and release notes
  • RFCs: Author attribution on accepted proposals
  • Community: Recognition in community discussions

Maintainer Path​

Active contributors may be invited to become maintainers with:

  • Commit Access: Direct repository access
  • RFC Approval: Vote on specification changes
  • Release Management: Help with version releases
  • Community Leadership: Guide project direction

Resources​

Documentation​

Development Tools​

Community​

Questions?​

If you need help:

  1. Start Small: Look for good first issue labels
  2. Ask Questions: Use GitHub discussions for help
  3. Join Community: Connect with other contributors
  4. Be Patient: Good contributions take time

Thank you for helping make PromptPack better.