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+# Contributing to AutoGGUF
+
+First off, thanks for taking the time to contribute! 🎉👍
+
+## How Can I Contribute?
+
+### Reporting Bugs
+
+- Use the issue tracker to report bugs
+- Describe the bug in detail
+- Include screenshots if possible
+
+### Suggesting Enhancements
+
+- Use the issue tracker to suggest enhancements
+- Explain why this enhancement would be useful
+
+### Your First Code Contribution
+
+1. Fork the repo
+2. Create your feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature`)
+3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature'`)
+4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/AmazingFeature`)
+5. Open a Pull Request
+
+## Styleguides
+
+### Git Commit Messages
+
+- Use the present tense ("Add feature" not "Added feature")
+- Use the imperative mood ("Move cursor to..." not "Moves cursor to...")
+- Limit the first line to 72 characters or less
+
+### Python Styleguide
+
+- Follow PEP 8
+- Use meaningful variable names
+- Comment your code, but don't overdo it
+
+## Questions?
+
+Feel free to contact the project maintainers if you have any questions.