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+# 🤝 Contributing to NetAlertX
+
+First off, **thank you** for taking the time to contribute! NetAlertX is built and improved with the help of passionate people like you.
+
+---
+
+## 📂 Issues, Bugs, and Feature Requests
+
+Please use the [GitHub Issue Tracker](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/issues) for:
+- Bug reports 🐞
+- Feature requests 💡
+- Documentation feedback 📖
+
+Before opening a new issue:
+- 🛑 [Check Common Issues & Debug Tips](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/DEBUG_TIPS.md#common-issues)
+- 🔍 [Search Closed Issues](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aclosed)
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 Submitting Pull Requests (PRs)
+
+We welcome PRs to improve the code, docs, or UI!
+
+Please:
+- Ensure **backward compatibility** with existing installations
+- Preserve existing features unless a breaking change is intentional and discussed
+- Follow existing **code style and structure**
+- Provide a clear title and description for your PR
+- If relevant, add or update tests and documentation
+- For plugins, refer to the [Plugin Dev Guide](https://github.com/jokob-sk/NetAlertX/blob/main/docs/PLUGINS_DEV.md)
+
+---
+
+## 🌟 First-Time Contributors
+
+New to open source? Check out these resources:
+- [How to Fork and Submit a PR](https://opensource.guide/how-to-contribute/)
+- Ask questions or get support in our [Discord](https://discord.gg/NczTUTWyRr)
+
+---
+
+## 🔐 Code of Conduct
+
+By participating, you agree to follow our [Code of Conduct](./CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md), which ensures a respectful and welcoming community.
+
+---
+
+## 📬 Contact
+
+If you have more in-depth questions or want to discuss contributing in other ways, feel free to reach out at:  
+📧 [jokob@duck.com](mailto:jokob@duck.com?subject=NetAlertX%20Contribution)
+
+We appreciate every contribution, big or small! 💙