cognee/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/good-first-issue.md

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Issue Description

A clear and beginner-friendly description of what needs to be done.

Location

File(s): Line(s): Function/Class:

What Needs to Be Done

Step-by-step description of the task: 1. 2. 3.

Context/Background

Brief explanation of why this is needed and how it fits into the larger codebase.

Expected Outcome

What should the final result look like?

Getting Started

Setup Instructions

1. Fork the repository
2. Clone your fork: git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/cognee.git
3. Install dependencies: uv sync --all-extras or pip install -e .
4. Create a branch: git checkout -b fix/issue-description

Testing

How to test the changes:

# Commands to run tests

Files to Focus On

• Primary file to modify:
• Related files to review:
• Test files to update:

Acceptance Criteria

• Criterion 1
• Criterion 2
• Tests pass
• Code follows project style guidelines
• Documentation updated (if needed)

Resources

• Contributing Guide
• Code of Conduct
• Relevant documentation links

Need Help?

• Join our Discord community
• Comment on this issue with questions
• Tag @maintainer-username for guidance

Estimated Time

⏱️ Estimated time: [15 minutes / 1 hour / 2-3 hours]

Skills Needed

• Python basics
• Git/GitHub
• Testing (optional)
• Documentation (optional)

Additional Context

Any extra information that might be helpful for new contributors.