6b0dd7f13a- Add README with mission, meeting info, and quick start guide - Add CHARTER with scope and extension promotion strategy - Add GOVERNANCE with decision-making model, roles, and members - Add CONTRIBUTING guide referencing MCP standards - Add CODEOWNERS for @modelcontextprotocol/ig-financial-services
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# Contributing to FSIG
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Thank you for your interest in contributing to the MCP Financial Services Interest Group!
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## Quick Start
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1. **Join the Community**
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- Join the `#financial-services-ig` channel on [MCP Discord](https://discord.com/invite/6CSzBmMkjX)
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- Introduce yourself and your interests
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- Review recent [meeting notes](https://docs.google.com/document/d/18lj9jcdNnr4m9d1RovotEko5LTP_9vsRTuZdfg0Igmw/edit?tab=t.0)
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2. **Understand the Scope**
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- Read the [README](./README.md) for an overview
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- Review the [CHARTER](./CHARTER.md) for mission and scope
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- Check [GOVERNANCE](./GOVERNANCE.md) for roles and decision-making
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3. **Start Contributing**
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- Attend bi-weekly meetings (no approval needed!)
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- Browse [open issues](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/financial-services-interest-group/issues)
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- Open issues for new ideas or questions
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- Submit PRs for extensions, documentation, or improvements
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## General Guidelines
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For general contribution guidelines, please follow the [MCP Contributing Guide](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/.github/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md).
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### FSIG-Specific Considerations
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**Antitrust Compliance:**
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All contributions and discussions must comply with the [MCP Antitrust Policy](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/modelcontextprotocol/blob/main/ANTITRUST.md).
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**Do NOT discuss:**
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- Pricing, costs, or margins
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- Customer lists or strategies
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- Market division or competitive coordination
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- Confidential business information
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**Focus on:**
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- Technical standards and specifications
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- Implementation approaches
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- Interoperability patterns
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- Documentation and testing
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## Extension Development
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When developing MCP extensions for financial services:
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1. **Start with a Proposal**
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- Open an issue describing the extension
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- Discuss use cases and requirements
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- Get feedback before implementation
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2. **Follow MCP Standards**
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- Align with the [MCP Specification](https://spec.modelcontextprotocol.io)
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- Use standard MCP patterns and conventions
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- Document deviations clearly
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3. **Include Documentation & Examples**
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- Clear README with purpose and usage
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- Working examples demonstrating the extension
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- Implementation notes and considerations
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4. **Consider Broad Applicability**
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- Could this extension benefit other domains?
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- Is there potential for promotion to core spec?
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- Document use cases beyond financial services
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## Proposing Core Spec Enhancements
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If you believe an extension should be promoted to the core MCP spec:
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1. **Gather Implementation Experience** — Deploy in real scenarios and collect feedback
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2. **Discuss with FSIG** — Present at a meeting and get consensus from maintainers
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3. **Contact Core Maintainer Liaison** — Reach out to [David Soria Parra](https://github.com/dsp-ant)
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4. **Draft SEP** — Follow the MCP SEP process with liaison support
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See [CHARTER.md](./CHARTER.md#proactive-promotion) for more details.
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## Communication Channels
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- **Discord:** `#financial-services-ig` — Real-time chat and questions
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- **GitHub Issues:** Proposals, bugs, and structured discussions
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- **GitHub Discussions:** Longer-form conversations
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- **Meetings:** Bi-weekly sync (see [README](./README.md#️-meetings))
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## Recognition
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Active contributors are recognized in [GOVERNANCE.md](./GOVERNANCE.md). After attending 2+ meetings or making substantive contributions, you can:
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- Self-nominate by opening a PR
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- Or a maintainer may add you
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## Getting Help
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- **Ask in Discord** — The `#financial-services-ig` channel is welcoming and responsive
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- **Open an issue** — For specific questions or proposals
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- **Attend a meeting** — Get face-time with maintainers and other contributors
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- **Contact maintainers** — See [GOVERNANCE.md](./GOVERNANCE.md) for current maintainers
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---
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**Thank you for contributing to FSIG! Together we're making MCP more accessible and useful for financial services.** 🎉
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