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+# Contributing to Stockfish
+
+Welcome to the Stockfish project! We're excited that you're interested in contributing. This document outlines the guidelines and steps to follow when making contributions to Stockfish.
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+- [Getting Started](#getting-started)
+  - [Setting up Stockfish](#setting-up-stockfish)
+  - [Building Stockfish](#building-stockfish)
+- [Making Contributions](#making-contributions)
+  - [Reporting Issues](#reporting-issues)
+  - [Submitting Pull Requests](#submitting-pull-requests)
+- [Code Style](#code-style)
+- [Community and Communication](#community-and-communication)
+- [License](#license)
+
+## Getting Started
+
+### Setting up Stockfish
+
+1. Fork this repository.
+2. Clone your forked repository: `git clone https://github.com/your-username/Stockfish.git`
+3. Add the Stockfish repository as a remote: `git remote add upstream https://github.com/official-stockfish/Stockfish.git`
+
+### Building Stockfish
+
+In case you dont have a C++ Compiler installed you can follow the instructions from our wiki [linux](https://github.com/official-stockfish/Stockfish/wiki/Compiling-from-source#linux)/[windows](https://github.com/official-stockfish/Stockfish/wiki/Compiling-from-source#windows)/[macos](https://github.com/official-stockfish/Stockfish/wiki/Compiling-from-source#macos) to install one.
+
+## Making Contributions
+
+### Reporting Issues
+
+If you find a bug, please open an issue on the [issue tracker](https://github.com/official-stockfish/Stockfish/issues). Be sure to include relevant information like your operating system, build environment, and a detailed description of the problem.
+
+_Please note that Stockfishs development isn't focused on adding new features. So any issues regarding missing features will potentially be closed without further discussion._
+
+### Submitting Pull Requests
+
+1. Make sure your forked repository is up to date with the official Stockfish repository: `git pull upstream master`
+2. Create a new branch for your changes: `git switch -c branch-name`
+3. Commit your changes and add a descriptive commit message.
+   - If you are making a functional change, include the Bench in your commit message
+     and submit it to fishtest. See [Creating my first test.](https://github.com/glinscott/fishtest/wiki/Creating-my-first-test#create-your-test)
+   - Otherwise include "No functional change" in your commit message.
+4. Push your branch to your forked repository: `git push --set-upstream origin branch-name`
+5. Open a pull request against the `master` branch of the official Stockfish repository.  
+   This is easily done from your forked repository on GitHub. Github should prompt you to open a pull request when you push your branch to your forked repository.
+
+_First time contributors should add their name to [AUTHORS](https://github.com/official-stockfish/Stockfish/blob/master/AUTHORS)._
+
+_Stockfish's development isn't focused on adding new features. So any pull requests introducing new features will potentially be closed without further discussion._
+
+## Code Style
+
+We dont have a strict code style. But it's best to stick to the existing style of the file you are editing.
+
+## Community and Communication
+
+- Join the [Stockfish discord](https://discord.gg/GWDRS3kU6R) to discuss ideas, issues, and development.
+- Participate in the [Stockfish GitHub discussions](https://github.com/official-stockfish/Stockfish/discussions) for broader conversations.
+
+## License
+
+By contributing to Stockfish, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. See [Copying.txt](https://github.com/official-stockfish/Stockfish/blob/master/Copying.txt) for more details.
+
+Thank you for contributing to Stockfish and helping us make it even better!

README.md

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 ## Contributing
 
+__See [Contributing Guide](./.github/CONTRIBUTING.md).__
+
 ### Donating hardware
 
 Improving Stockfish requires a massive amount of testing. You can donate your