# Contributing

Thank you for your interest in contributing to Koharu!

> [!IMPORTANT]
> Please read the complete contributing guide on the [website](https://koharu.rs/contribute/introduction/).

Please check out our [good first issues](https://github.com/mayocream/koharu/contribute) or ask for guidance on [Discord](https://discord.gg/mHvHkxGnUY).

We welcome and appreciate any form of contributions.

## AI Usage Policy

When using AI tools (including LLMs like ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, etc.) to contribute to Koharu:

- **Please disclose AI usage** to reduce maintainer fatigue
- **You are responsible** for all AI-generated issues or PRs you submit
- **Low-quality or unreviewed AI content will be closed immediately**
- **Contributors who submit repeated low-quality ("slop") PRs will be banned without prior warning.** Bans may be lifted if you commit to contributing to Koharu in accordance with this policy. You may request an unban via our [Discord](https://discord.gg/mHvHkxGnUY).

We encourage the use of AI tools to assist with development, but all contributions must be thoroughly reviewed and tested by the contributor before submission. AI-generated code should be understood, validated, and adapted to meet Koharu's standards.