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+# Contributing
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing to `create-mcp-server`! This tool helps developers quickly scaffold new MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+1. Fork the repository
+2. Clone your fork: `git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/create-python-server.git`
+3. Install dependencies: `uv sync --dev --all-extras`
+
+## Development
+
+- Make your changes in the `src` directory
+- Test your changes by creating a new server: `uv run -m create_mcp_server test-server`
+- Run type checking: `uv run pyright`
+- Run linting: `uv run ruff check .`
+
+## Pull Requests
+
+1. Create a new branch for your changes
+2. Make your changes
+3. Ensure type checking and linting pass
+4. Test server creation using your changes
+5. Submit a pull request with a clear description of your changes
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+This project follows our [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). Please review it before contributing.
+
+## Reporting Issues
+
+- Use the [GitHub issue tracker](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/create-python-server/issues)
+- Provide clear reproduction steps
+- Include relevant system information
+- Specify the version you're using
+
+## Security Issues
+
+Please review our [Security Policy](SECURITY.md) for reporting security vulnerabilities.
+
+## License
+
+By contributing, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the MIT License.