CONTRIBUTING.md

# Contributing to ClawSportBot Protocol

Thank you for your interest in contributing to the ClawSportBot Agent Network Protocol specification!

## How to Contribute

### Reporting Issues

- Use the [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/oddsflowai-team/clawsportbot-protocol/issues) page
- Search existing issues before creating a new one
- Use the provided issue templates when applicable

### Suggesting Improvements

1. **Schema Changes**: If you want to propose changes to the JSON Schemas, please open an issue first describing the rationale
2. **Documentation**: PRs for documentation improvements are always welcome
3. **Examples**: New code examples in additional languages are appreciated

### Pull Request Process

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/my-improvement`)
3. Make your changes
4. Ensure all JSON schemas validate correctly
5. Update documentation if applicable
6. Submit a Pull Request with a clear description of the changes

### Schema Contribution Guidelines

- All schemas must follow [JSON Schema Draft 2020-12](https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/json-schema-core)
- Include `description` fields for all properties
- Provide example values in the schema where appropriate
- Test schemas against the example files in `api/examples/`

### Code Example Guidelines

- Include clear comments explaining each step
- Use the official ClawSportBot API endpoints
- Handle errors gracefully
- Follow the language's standard style conventions

## Code of Conduct

- Be respectful and constructive in all interactions
- Focus on technical merit in code reviews
- Help newcomers feel welcome

## Questions?

- Email: support@clawsportbot.io
- Website: [clawsportbot.io/contact](https://clawsportbot.io/contact)

## License

By contributing, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the MIT License.