@origami-minecraft/devbuilds/wiki/CONTRIBUTING.md

Origami is a terminal-first Minecraft launcher that supports authentication, installation, and launching of Minecraft versions — with built-in support for Microsoft accounts, mod loaders, profile management, and more. Designed for power users, modders, an

# 🛠️ Contributing to Origami

First off, thank you for taking the time to contribute! 🎉  
Whether you're fixing a bug, suggesting a feature, improving documentation, or just giving feedback — you're helping make Origami better for everyone.

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## 📌 Ground Rules

- Be respectful, helpful, and constructive.
- Search [existing issues](https://github.com/merasugd/origami-launcher/issues) before opening a new one.
- Use GitHub Discussions for general questions or support.
- Keep PRs focused and related to a single topic.

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## 💡 Ways to Contribute

### 🐛 Report Bugs
- Use the **Bug Report** issue template.
- Include clear steps to reproduce.
- Attach logs and version info if applicable.

### ✨ Suggest Features
- Use the **Feature Request** issue template.
- Explain the problem it solves or what it improves.

### 🧪 Improve the Code
- Fork the repo and make your changes on a feature branch.
- Follow the existing coding style.
- Write clear commit messages and reference related issues.
- Test before you submit — manual or automated.

### 📚 Improve Docs
- Typos, grammar fixes, better usage examples — all are welcome!
- Feel free to update `README.md`, `CLI.md`, or add helpful wiki entries.

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## 🚀 Local Development Setup

```bash
git clone https://github.com/merasugd/origami-launcher.git
cd origami-launcher
npm install
npm run compile
npm run origami
````

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## 📦 Conventions

* Codebase: TypeScript (ES2020+)
* Package manager: `npm`
* License: GPL-3.0-only
* Releases:

  * Stable: `@origami-minecraft/stable`
  * Dev: `@origami-minecraft/devbuilds`

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## 🧼 Before You Submit a PR

* Run `npm run lint` (if available)
* Test your changes interactively
* Ensure no breaking changes unless discussed
* Add a changelog entry if relevant (`CHANGELOG.md`)

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## ❤️ Thank You

Your input powers Origami’s progress.
Even small contributions make a big impact. 🌸

Let’s craft something great — together.

— @merasugd