> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://laddr.agnetlabs.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Contributing

> How to contribute to the Laddr project - development workflow, code style, and areas for contribution

# Contributing to Laddr

Thank you for your interest in contributing to Laddr! This guide will help you get started.

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## Getting Started

### 1. Fork the Repository

Fork the [Laddr repository](https://github.com/AgnetLabs/Laddr) on GitHub.

### 2. Clone Your Fork

```bash theme={null}
git clone https://github.com/your-username/Laddr.git
cd Laddr

```

### 3. Set Up Development Environment

```bash theme={null}
# Create virtual environment
python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate

# Install in development mode
pip install -e lib/laddr

# Install development dependencies
pip install -r requirements-dev.txt

```

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## Development Workflow

### 1. Create a Branch

```bash theme={null}
git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

```

### 2. Make Changes

Make your changes following the project's coding standards.

### 3. Test Your Changes

```bash theme={null}
# Run tests
pytest

# Run linter
ruff check .

# Run type checker
mypy lib/laddr

```

### 4. Commit Your Changes

```bash theme={null}
git add .
git commit -m "feat: Add new feature"

```

### 5. Push and Create Pull Request

```bash theme={null}
git push origin feature/your-feature-name

```

Then create a pull request on GitHub.

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## Code Style

### Python Style

* Follow PEP 8
* Use type hints
* Write docstrings for all functions and classes
* Keep functions focused and small

### Commit Messages

Follow conventional commits:

* `feat:` - New feature
* `fix:` - Bug fix
* `docs:` - Documentation changes
* `refactor:` - Code refactoring
* `test:` - Test additions/changes

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## Areas for Contribution

### Documentation

* Improve existing documentation
* Add examples
* Fix typos and errors

### Code

* Bug fixes
* New features
* Performance improvements
* Test coverage

### Examples

* Add example agents
* Create tutorial content
* Share use cases

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## Questions?

If you have questions, please:

1. Check existing [issues on GitHub](https://github.com/AgnetLabs/Laddr/issues)
2. [Open a new issue](https://github.com/AgnetLabs/Laddr/issues/new) for discussion
3. Join our community discussions

***

## Next Steps

* [Getting Started](/getting-started/install) - Setup guide
* [Agent Configuration](/guides/agents/agent-config) - Learn about agents