Contributing to Claude Code Tresor¶

Thank you for your interest in contributing to Claude Code Tresor! This document provides guidelines and information for contributors.

🎯 How to Contribute¶

We welcome contributions in the following areas:

🚀 Slash Commands¶

Development tools: Project scaffolding, code refactoring, optimization
Testing utilities: Test generation, coverage analysis, E2E testing
Documentation tools: Auto-generation, API docs, README helpers
Workflow automation: PR reviews, commit messages, deployment

🤖 Specialized Agents¶

Code analysis: Review, security audit, performance optimization
Development assistance: Debugging, refactoring, architecture design
Documentation: Technical writing, API documentation, user guides
Testing: Test creation, validation, quality assurance

📝 Prompts & Templates¶

Code generation: Language and framework-specific templates
Best practices: Clean code, security, performance guidelines
Architecture: System design patterns and methodologies
Debugging: Error analysis and troubleshooting strategies

📋 Standards & Guidelines¶

Style guides: Language-specific coding standards
Workflow standards: Git conventions, PR templates
Documentation standards: README templates, API documentation
Quality standards: Testing methodologies, code review checklists

🚀 Getting Started¶

Prerequisites¶

Familiarity with Claude Code
Understanding of software development best practices
Experience with the specific technology you're contributing to

Development Setup¶

Fork the repository:

git clone https://github.com/your-username/claude-code-tresor.git
cd claude-code-tresor

Create a branch for your contribution:

git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

Install development dependencies (if any):
```
./scripts/install.sh
```

📝 Contribution Guidelines¶

File Structure and Naming¶

Slash Commands¶

Location: commands/{category}/{command-name}/
Files:
command.json - Command configuration
README.md - Documentation and usage examples
examples/ - Usage examples and test cases

Agents¶

Location: agents/{agent-name}/
Files:
agent.json - Agent configuration and behavior
README.md - Agent documentation and capabilities
prompts/ - Specialized prompts for the agent
examples/ - Usage examples and test cases

Prompts¶

Location: prompts/{category}/{prompt-name}.md
Format: Markdown with clear structure and examples

Standards¶

Location: standards/{category}/{standard-name}.md
Format: Comprehensive guidelines with examples

Quality Standards¶

Code Quality¶

Functionality: Must work as described and handle edge cases
Documentation: Clear README with usage examples
Testing: Include test cases and validation examples
Error handling: Graceful handling of common error scenarios

Documentation Standards¶

Clear purpose: What problem does this solve?
Usage examples: Real-world scenarios and code samples
Parameters: Clear description of all inputs and outputs
Prerequisites: Dependencies and requirements

Naming Conventions¶

Commands: Use kebab-case (e.g., code-review, test-gen)
Agents: Use kebab-case (e.g., code-reviewer, performance-tuner)
Files: Use kebab-case for consistency
Directories: Use kebab-case throughout

Content Guidelines¶

Slash Commands¶

{
  "name": "command-name",
  "description": "Brief description of what this command does",
  "category": "development|testing|documentation|workflow",
  "parameters": {
    "required": ["param1", "param2"],
    "optional": ["param3", "param4"]
  },
  "examples": [
    {
      "usage": "/command-name --param1=value",
      "description": "Example usage description"
    }
  ],
  "author": "Your Name",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "created": "2025-09-16"
}

Agent Configuration¶

{
  "name": "agent-name",
  "description": "Brief description of agent capabilities",
  "category": "analysis|development|documentation|testing",
  "capabilities": [
    "Primary capability 1",
    "Primary capability 2"
  ],
  "prompts": {
    "system": "Core system prompt for the agent",
    "examples": ["Example usage 1", "Example usage 2"]
  },
  "author": "Your Name",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "created": "2025-09-16"
}

✅ Testing Your Contributions¶

Manual Testing¶

Install your contribution locally
Test all documented use cases
Verify error handling
Check integration with Claude Code

Documentation Testing¶

Follow your own instructions
Verify all examples work
Check for clarity and completeness

Community Testing¶

Share with other developers
Gather feedback on usability
Iterate based on feedback

📤 Submitting Your Contribution¶

Pull Request Process¶

Ensure your branch is up to date:

git fetch upstream
git rebase upstream/main

Run any available tests:

# Add any test commands here when available

Create a descriptive pull request:
Use our PR template
Include clear description of changes
Add examples and test cases
Reference any related issues
Respond to feedback:
Address reviewer comments promptly
Make requested changes
Update documentation as needed

PR Title Format¶

[Category] Brief description of changes

Examples:
[Commands] Add React component scaffolding command
[Agents] Implement security audit agent
[Prompts] Add debugging prompts for Node.js
[Standards] Update TypeScript style guide

PR Description Template¶

## Description
Brief description of what this PR accomplishes.

## Type of Contribution
- [ ] New slash command
- [ ] New agent
- [ ] New prompt template
- [ ] Documentation update
- [ ] Bug fix
- [ ] Other (please describe)

## Testing
- [ ] Tested locally with Claude Code
- [ ] All examples work as documented
- [ ] Error cases handled gracefully

## Checklist
- [ ] Code follows project conventions
- [ ] Documentation is complete and clear
- [ ] Examples are provided
- [ ] No breaking changes (or breaking changes are documented)

🔍 Code Review Process¶

Review Criteria¶

Functionality: Does it work as intended?
Quality: Is the code/content well-structured?
Documentation: Is it clear and complete?
Examples: Are there sufficient usage examples?
Integration: Does it fit well with existing utilities?

Review Timeline¶

Initial review: Within 48 hours
Follow-up reviews: Within 24 hours
Final approval: When all criteria are met

🎖️ Recognition¶

Contributors will be recognized in: - README.md: Contributors section - CHANGELOG.md: Version release notes - Individual utility files: Author attribution

🤝 Community Guidelines¶

Code of Conduct¶

Be respectful: Treat all community members with respect
Be constructive: Provide helpful feedback and suggestions
Be inclusive: Welcome contributors of all skill levels
Be patient: Remember that everyone is learning

Communication Channels¶

GitHub Issues: Bug reports and feature requests
GitHub Discussions: General questions and ideas
Pull Request Comments: Code review and feedback

❓ Getting Help¶

Common Questions¶

"How do I test my slash command?": See Testing Your Contributions
"What should I name my agent?": Follow our Naming Conventions
"Where should I put my prompt?": Check File Structure and Naming

Support Channels¶

GitHub Issues: For bugs and technical problems
GitHub Discussions: For general questions and ideas
Documentation: Check existing examples in the repository

📈 Roadmap¶

Want to contribute but not sure where to start? Check out our roadmap:

High Priority¶

[ ] Advanced testing utilities
[ ] Security scanning tools
[ ] Performance benchmarking commands
[ ] Multi-language support for prompts

Medium Priority¶

[ ] Integration with popular frameworks
[ ] Advanced debugging agents
[ ] Documentation generation improvements
[ ] Workflow automation enhancements

Future Enhancements¶

[ ] Plugin system for custom extensions
[ ] Community marketplace integration
[ ] Advanced AI-powered utilities
[ ] Cross-platform compatibility tools

Thank you for contributing to Claude Code Tresor!

Your contributions help make development workflows better for everyone in the Claude Code community.

For questions or support, please reach out through GitHub Issues or Discussions.