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🤝 Contributing Guide - Make It Easy for Everyone!
Thank you for wanting to make this repo better! This guide shows you exactly how to contribute, even if you're new to open source.
Ways to Contribute
You don't need to be an expert! Here are ways anyone can help:
1. Improve Documentation (Easiest!)
- Fix typos or grammar
- Make explanations clearer
- Add examples to existing skills
- Translate documentation to other languages
2. Report Issues
- Found something confusing? Tell us!
- Skill not working? Let us know!
- Have suggestions? We want to hear them!
3. Create New Skills
- Share your expertise as a skill
- Fill gaps in the current collection
- Improve existing skills
4. Test and Validate
- Try skills and report what works/doesn't work
- Test on different AI tools
- Suggest improvements
How to Improve Documentation
Super Easy Method (No Git Knowledge Needed!)
- Find the file you want to improve on GitHub
- Click the pencil icon (✏️) to edit
- Make your changes in the browser
- Click "Propose changes" at the bottom
- Done! We'll review and merge it
Using Git (If You Know How)
# 1. Fork the repo on GitHub (click the Fork button)
# 2. Clone your fork
git clone https://github.com/YOUR-USERNAME/antigravity-awesome-skills.git
cd antigravity-awesome-skills
# 3. Create a branch
git checkout -b improve-docs
# 4. Make your changes
# Edit files in your favorite editor
# 5. Commit and push
git add .
git commit -m "docs: make XYZ clearer"
git push origin improve-docs
# 6. Open a Pull Request on GitHub
How to Create a New Skill
What Makes a Good Skill?
A skill should:
- ✅ Solve a specific problem
- ✅ Be reusable across projects
- ✅ Have clear instructions
- ✅ Include examples when possible
Step-by-Step: Create Your First Skill
Step 1: Choose Your Skill Topic
Ask yourself:
- What am I good at?
- What do I wish my AI assistant knew better?
- What task do I do repeatedly?
Examples:
- "I'm good at Docker, let me create a Docker skill"
- "I wish AI understood Tailwind better"
- "I keep setting up the same testing patterns"
Step 2: Create the Folder Structure
# Navigate to the skills directory
cd skills/
# Create your skill folder (use lowercase with hyphens)
mkdir my-awesome-skill
# Create the SKILL.md file
cd my-awesome-skill
touch SKILL.md
Step 3: Write Your SKILL.md
Every skill needs this basic structure:
---
name: my-awesome-skill
description: "Brief one-line description of what this skill does"
---
# Skill Title
## Overview
Explain what this skill does and when to use it.
## When to Use This Skill
- Use when [scenario 1]
- Use when [scenario 2]
- Use when [scenario 3]
## How It Works
### Step 1: [First Step]
Explain what to do first...
### Step 2: [Second Step]
Explain the next step...
### Step 3: [Final Step]
Explain how to finish...
## Examples
### Example 1: [Common Use Case]
\`\`\`
Show example code or commands here
\`\`\`
### Example 2: [Another Use Case]
\`\`\`
More examples...
\`\`\`
## Best Practices
- ✅ Do this
- ✅ Also do this
- ❌ Don't do this
- ❌ Avoid this
## Common Pitfalls
- **Problem:** Description of common issue
**Solution:** How to fix it
## Additional Resources
- [Link to documentation](https://example.com)
- [Tutorial](https://example.com)
Step 4: Test Your Skill
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Copy it to your AI tool's skills directory:
cp -r skills/my-awesome-skill ~/.agent/skills/ -
Try using it:
@my-awesome-skill help me with [task] -
Does it work? Great! If not, refine it.
Step 5: Validate Your Skill
Run the validation script:
python3 scripts/validate_skills.py
This checks:
- ✅ SKILL.md exists
- ✅ Frontmatter is correct
- ✅ Name matches folder name
- ✅ Description exists
Step 6: Submit Your Skill
# 1. Add your skill
git add skills/my-awesome-skill/
# 2. Commit with a clear message
git commit -m "feat: add my-awesome-skill for [purpose]"
# 3. Push to your fork
git push origin my-branch
# 4. Open a Pull Request on GitHub
Skill Template (Copy & Paste)
Save time! Copy this template:
---
name: your-skill-name
description: "One sentence describing what this skill does and when to use it"
---
# Your Skill Name
## Overview
[2-3 sentences explaining what this skill does]
## When to Use This Skill
- Use when you need to [scenario 1]
- Use when you want to [scenario 2]
- Use when working with [scenario 3]
## Core Concepts
### Concept 1
[Explain key concept]
### Concept 2
[Explain another key concept]
## Step-by-Step Guide
### 1. [First Step Name]
[Detailed instructions]
### 2. [Second Step Name]
[Detailed instructions]
### 3. [Third Step Name]
[Detailed instructions]
## Examples
### Example 1: [Use Case Name]
\`\`\`language
// Example code here
\`\`\`
**Explanation:** [What this example demonstrates]
### Example 2: [Another Use Case]
\`\`\`language
// More example code
\`\`\`
**Explanation:** [What this example demonstrates]
## Best Practices
- ✅ **Do:** [Good practice]
- ✅ **Do:** [Another good practice]
- ❌ **Don't:** [What to avoid]
- ❌ **Don't:** [Another thing to avoid]
## Troubleshooting
### Problem: [Common Issue]
**Symptoms:** [How you know this is the problem]
**Solution:** [How to fix it]
### Problem: [Another Issue]
**Symptoms:** [How you know this is the problem]
**Solution:** [How to fix it]
## Related Skills
- `@related-skill-1` - [When to use this instead]
- `@related-skill-2` - [How this complements your skill]
## Additional Resources
- [Official Documentation](https://example.com)
- [Tutorial](https://example.com)
- [Community Guide](https://example.com)
How to Report Issues
Found a Bug?
- Check existing issues - Maybe it's already reported
- Open a new issue with this info:
- What skill has the problem?
- What AI tool are you using?
- What did you expect to happen?
- What actually happened?
- Steps to reproduce
Found Something Confusing?
- Open an issue titled: "Documentation unclear: [topic]"
- Explain:
- What part is confusing?
- What did you expect to find?
- How could it be clearer?
Contribution Checklist
Before submitting your contribution:
- My skill has a clear, descriptive name
- The
SKILL.mdhas proper frontmatter (name + description) - I've included examples
- I've tested the skill with an AI assistant
- I've run
python3 scripts/validate_skills.py - My commit message is clear (e.g., "feat: add docker-compose skill")
- I've checked for typos and grammar
Commit Message Guidelines
Use these prefixes:
feat:- New skill or major featuredocs:- Documentation improvementsfix:- Bug fixesrefactor:- Code improvements without changing functionalitytest:- Adding or updating testschore:- Maintenance tasks
Examples:
feat: add kubernetes-deployment skill
docs: improve getting started guide
fix: correct typo in stripe-integration skill
docs: add examples to react-best-practices
Learning Resources
New to Git/GitHub?
New to Markdown?
New to Open Source?
Need Help?
- Questions? Open a Discussion
- Stuck? Open an Issue
- Want feedback? Open a Draft Pull Request
Recognition
All contributors are recognized in our Contributors page!
Code of Conduct
- Be respectful and inclusive
- Welcome newcomers
- Focus on constructive feedback
- Help others learn
Thank you for making this project better for everyone!
Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a difference. Whether you fix a typo, improve a sentence, or create a whole new skill - you're helping thousands of developers!