🚀 How to Contribute to cognee

Thank you for investing time in contributing to our project! Here's a guide to get you started.

1. 🚀 Getting Started

🍴 Fork the Repository

To start your journey, you'll need your very own copy of cognee. Think of it as your own innovation lab. 🧪

Navigate to the cognee repository on GitHub.
In the upper-right corner, click the 'Fork' button.

🚀 Clone the Repository

Next, let's bring your newly forked repository to your local machine.

git clone https://github.com/<your-github-username>/cognee.git

2. 🛠️ Making Changes

🌟 Create a Branch

Get ready to channel your creativity. Begin by creating a new branch for your incredible features. 🧞‍♂️

git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

✏️ Make Your Changes

Now's your chance to shine! Dive in and make your contributions. 🌠

3. 🚀 Submitting Changes

After making your changes, follow these steps:

✅ Run the Tests

Ensure your changes do not break the existing codebase:

python cognee/cognee/tests/test_library.py

🚢 Push Your Feature Branch

# Add your changes to the staging area:
git add . 

# Commit changes with an adequate description: 
git commit -m "Describe your changes here" 

# Push your feature branch to your forked repository:
git push origin feature/your-feature-name

🚀 Create a Pull Request

You're on the verge of completion! It's time to showcase your hard work. 🌐

Go to cognee on GitHub.
Hit the "Compare & Pull Request" button.
Select the base branch (main) and the compare branch (the one with your features).
Craft a compelling title and provide a detailed description of your contributions. 🎩

4. 🔍 Review and Approval

The project maintainers will review your work, possibly suggest improvements, or request further details. Once you receive approval, your contributions will become part of cognee!

5. 📜 Code of Conduct

Ensure you adhere to the project's Code of Conduct throughout your participation.

6. 📫 Contact

If you need assistance or simply wish to connect, we're here for you. Contact us by filing an issue on the GitHub repository or by messaging us on our Discord server.

Thanks for helping to evolve cognee!

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