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From: Gurge44 <90392754+Gurge44@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:57:42 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] Create CONTRIBUTING.md with contribution guidelines

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+# Contributing to Endless Host Roles (EHR)
+
+Thanks for your interest in contributing! We appreciate any help, whether it's fixing bugs, improving features, or enhancing documentation.  
+
+Please read through these guidelines before submitting your contributions.
+
+---
+
+## 1. Getting in Touch
+
+If you have questions, ideas, or want to discuss changes before submitting them, reach out through the **[EHR Discord server](https://discord.gg/yourserverlink)**.  
+
+You don’t need to get approval for every small fix or improvement, as long as the changes are sensible and helpful to the project.
+
+---
+
+## 2. Workflow
+
+- This project uses a **single branch** (usually `main`).  
+- Pull Requests (PRs) should **squash commits** before merging.  
+- Linking PRs to issues is **not required**.  
+- Before making major changes to core features, please check with the community or ask in Discord to ensure it’s wanted.
+
+---
+
+## 3. Coding Guidelines
+
+- Follow the **existing code style**.  
+- JetBrains Rider is recommended, as the editor settings are included in the repo, so they will sync automatically if used by contributors.  
+- Make sure your changes are consistent with the surrounding code.  
+
+---
+
+## 4. Issues & Bug Reports
+
+- There’s no formal requirement to create issues.  
+- If you notice something that doesn’t work or can be improved and you know how to fix it, feel free to make a PR directly.  
+- For discussion or questions, the **Discord server** is preferred over GitHub issues.
+
+---
+
+## 5. Reviewing & Merging
+
+- All PRs are **reviewed personally** by the project maintainer.  
+- No automated approval or checks are required; every decision is made manually.  
+- Ensure your PR is **well-documented**, and any changes are clear in the description.
+
+---
+
+## 6. Special Notes
+
+- Before modifying **major features**, check with the community or confirm that your change is desirable.  
+- Contributions to documentation, translations, or examples are always welcome!  
+
+---
+
+Thank you for helping make EHR better! 💜