# Contributing Guide

PteroCA is a community-driven open-source project, and we welcome contributions from everyone. Whether you have technical skills or not, there are many ways you can help improve PteroCA and support the community.

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## Ways to Contribute

### For Everyone

#### Beta Testing

Get early access to new features and improvements while helping ensure quality before public release.

* Test upcoming features and bug fixes
* Provide valuable feedback directly to developers
* Help identify issues before they reach production
* Get recognized in release notes

[**Join the Beta Testing Program →**](/contributing/contributing/beta-testing.md)

#### Translations

Help make PteroCA accessible to users worldwide by contributing translations in your language.

* Translate the interface into your native language
* Review and improve existing translations
* Help expand language support

[**Contribute Translations →**](/contributing/contributing/translations.md)

#### Community Support

Share your knowledge and help other PteroCA users succeed.

* Answer questions in Discord
* Share your experience and best practices
* Help troubleshoot common issues
* Welcome new community members

[**Join Discord Community →**](https://discord.com/invite/Gz5phhuZym)

#### Documentation

Improve documentation clarity, fix errors, or add missing information.

* Report documentation issues
* Suggest improvements
* Submit corrections and updates
* Add examples and use cases

[**GitHub Repository →**](https://github.com/PteroCA-Org/panel)

### For Developers

#### Code Contributions

Contribute to the core PteroCA codebase.

* Fix bugs and issues
* Implement new features
* Improve performance
* Enhance security

[**GitHub Repository →**](https://github.com/PteroCA-Org/panel)

#### Plugin Development

Create plugins to extend PteroCA functionality.

* Payment provider integrations
* Custom features and widgets
* Third-party service integrations
* Management tools

[**Plugin Development Guide →**](/for-developers/plugins/getting-started.md)

#### Theme Development

Design custom themes for PteroCA.

* Create unique user interfaces
* Customize branding and appearance
* Share themes with the community

[**Theme Development Guide →**](/for-developers/themes/getting-started.md)

#### Language Support

Add a new language to PteroCA by contributing translation files to the codebase.

* Translate all UI strings and validation messages
* Register the locale in the language enum
* Verify completeness with the built-in CLI tool

[**Adding a New Language →**](/contributing/contributing/adding-new-language.md)

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## Getting Started

1. **Choose your contribution area** — Pick what interests you most from the options above
2. **Join Discord** — Connect with the community and development team: <https://discord.com/invite/Gz5phhuZym>
3. **Start contributing** — Follow the specific guide for your chosen contribution type
4. **Stay engaged** — Active contributors are recognized and appreciated

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## Contribution Guidelines

When contributing to PteroCA, please keep these principles in mind:

* **Be respectful** — Treat all community members with respect and courtesy
* **Be constructive** — Provide helpful feedback and suggestions
* **Follow standards** — Adhere to coding standards and documentation conventions
* **Test thoroughly** — Ensure your contributions work as expected
* **Communicate clearly** — Explain your changes, ideas, and feedback clearly

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## Recognition

We value and recognize all contributions to PteroCA:

* **Beta Testers** — Mentioned in release notes for features they tested
* **Translators** — Credited in translation documentation
* **Code Contributors** — Listed in GitHub contributors and release notes
* **Community Helpers** — Recognized in Discord and community channels

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## Ready to Contribute?

Choose your path:

* [**Beta Testing**](/contributing/contributing/beta-testing.md) — Test new features and provide feedback
* [**Translations**](/contributing/contributing/translations.md) — Help translate PteroCA
* [**Adding a New Language**](/contributing/contributing/adding-new-language.md) — Add a new language to the codebase
* [**Discord Community**](https://discord.com/invite/Gz5phhuZym) — Help other users
* [**GitHub**](https://github.com/PteroCA-Org/panel) — Contribute code or documentation

Thank you for helping make PteroCA better for everyone!


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