Contributing to AI Universe¶

Thank you for your interest in contributing to AI Universe! This document provides guidelines for contributing.

How to Contribute¶

Fork the Repository
Click the "Fork" button at the top right of this page
Clone your fork locally
Create a Branch
```
git checkout -b add-awesome-tool
```
Make Your Changes
Add your tool/resource to the appropriate category
Follow the existing format
Ensure the description is clear and concise

Commit Your Changes

git add .
git commit -m "Add [Tool Name] to [Category]"

Push and Create Pull Request
```
git push origin add-awesome-tool
```
Go to your fork on GitHub
Click "New Pull Request"

Criteria for Inclusion¶

To maintain quality, submissions should meet these criteria:

✅ Must Have: - Open source (with clear license) - Active maintenance (commits within last 6 months) - Clear documentation - Production-ready OR significant research value - Adds unique value to the ecosystem

❌ Not Accepted: - Proprietary/closed-source tools - Abandoned projects - Duplicate entries - Low-quality or unmaintained projects - Commercial-only tools without open-source component

Format Guidelines¶

Please follow this format when adding entries:

| [owner/repo-name](https://github.com/owner/repo-name) | Clear, concise description (under 100 chars) | ![GitHub stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/owner/repo-name?style=social) |

Categories¶

If you think a new category would benefit the repository: 1. Open an issue first to discuss 2. Provide rationale and at least 3-5 quality repos for that category 3. Suggest where it fits in the table of contents

Questions?¶

Open an issue for: - Questions about contributing - Suggestions for new categories - Reports of broken links or outdated information

Thank you for helping make AI Universe the most comprehensive AI resource!