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From: Boris <boris@topoteretes.com>
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2025 21:38:16 +0200
Subject: [PATCH] docs: add dev branch note (#971)

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 CONTRIBUTING.md | 3 +++
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diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
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+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> **Note for contributors:** When branching out, create a new branch from the `dev` branch.
+
 # 🎉 Welcome to **cognee**! 
 
 We're excited that you're interested in contributing to our project!