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+# Contributing to AutoNotify
+
+Welcome, and thank you for considering contributing to **AutoNotify**! We appreciate your time and effort in improving this project. By contributing, you agree to abide by our [Code of Conduct](#code-of-conduct).
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+### Reporting Issues
+1. Check if the issue has already been reported in the [Issues](https://github.com/nakultt/AutoNotify/issues) tab.
+2. If not, create a new issue with:
+   - A clear and descriptive title.
+   - Steps to reproduce the problem (if applicable).
+   - Any relevant screenshots or logs.
+
+### Suggesting Enhancements
+1. Open a new issue in the [Issues](https://github.com/nakultt/AutoNotify/issues) tab, providing:
+   - A detailed explanation of your suggestion.
+   - The benefits it would bring to the project.
+
+### Pull Requests
+1. Fork the repository and create a new branch:
+   - Use a descriptive branch name (e.g., `feature-new-action` or `bugfix-input-error`).
+2. Make your changes:
+   - Write clean, readable code following Python best practices.
+   - Ensure your changes are covered by tests.
+3. Test your changes locally.
+4. Submit a pull request:
+   - Provide a detailed description of the changes made.
+   - Reference the issue(s) your PR addresses, if applicable.
+
+### Coding Standards
+- Follow [PEP 8](https://www.python.org/dev/peps/pep-0008/) for Python code style.
+- Write meaningful commit messages (e.g., `Fix input data validation`).
+- Avoid committing large, unrelated changes in a single pull request.
+
+### Code of Conduct
+Please note that this project is governed by a [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/nakultt/AutoNotify/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). By participating, you agree to uphold its standards of inclusivity and respect.
+
+## Questions or Assistance
+If you have any questions or need help, feel free to reach out by opening a discussion in the [Discussions](https://github.com/nakultt/AutoNotify/discussions) tab.