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+# Contributing to SDR-RPC
+
+Thank you for considering contributing to **SDR-RPC**! Your input, feedback, and contributions help make this project better for everyone. Whether you're submitting a bug report, suggesting a new feature, or contributing code, this guide will help you get started.
+
+---
+
+## How Can You Contribute?
+
+### Reporting Bugs
+If you find a bug, please help us by reporting it. When creating a bug report, provide as much detail as possible to make it easier for us to investigate and resolve the issue.
+
+#### Steps for Reporting Bugs:
+1. Check the [issues page](https://github.com/EnderIce2/SDR-RPC/issues) to see if the bug has already been reported.
+2. If not, create a new issue and include:
+   - A clear and descriptive title.
+   - Steps to reproduce the issue.
+   - Your system configuration (OS version, SDRSharp version, etc.).
+   - Any error logs or screenshots that might help.
+
+---
+
+### Suggesting Features or Enhancements
+Have an idea to improve SDR-RPC? We’d love to hear it!
+
+#### Steps for Suggesting Features:
+1. Check the [issues page](https://github.com/EnderIce2/SDR-RPC/issues) to ensure the feature hasn't already been requested.
+2. Create a new issue and include:
+   - A clear description of the feature or enhancement.
+   - Why this feature would be useful.
+   - Any relevant examples or references.
+
+---
+
+### Contributing Code
+We welcome pull requests for bug fixes, features, or documentation improvements.
+
+#### Steps for Code Contributions:
+1. **Fork the Repository**  
+   - Navigate to the project repository and click **Fork**.
+2. **Clone Your Fork**  
+   - Clone the repository to your local machine:  
+     ```bash
+     git clone https://github.com/your-username/SDR-RPC.git
+     ```
+3. **Create a New Branch**  
+   - Use a descriptive name for your branch:  
+     ```bash
+     git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
+     ```
+4. **Write and Test Your Code**  
+   - Follow the coding standards used in the project.
+   - Ensure your code works by testing it thoroughly.
+5. **Commit Your Changes**  
+   - Write a clear and concise commit message:  
+     ```bash
+     git commit -m "Add a clear description of the changes"
+     ```
+6. **Push Your Changes**  
+   - Push your branch to your forked repository:  
+     ```bash
+     git push origin feature/your-feature-name
+     ```
+7. **Create a Pull Request**  
+   - Open a pull request from your branch to the `main` branch of the repository.
+   - Include a detailed description of your changes.
+
+#### Guidelines:
+- Ensure your code adheres to the existing coding style.
+- Document your changes if they impact functionality.
+- Keep pull requests focused—address one issue or feature per PR.
+
+---
+
+### Improving Documentation
+If you spot errors or outdated information in the documentation, feel free to submit corrections. This includes the `README.md`, `CONTRIBUTING.md`, and in-code comments.
+
+---
+
+## Development Environment Setup
+
+To contribute effectively, set up your environment using the following steps:
+1. Install [Visual Studio 2019](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/) or later.
+2. Install the [.NET Framework 4.6 Developer Pack](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-framework/thank-you/net46-developer-pack-offline-installer).
+3. Download the [SDRSharp Plugin SDK](https://airspy.com/?ddownload=5944).
+4. Clone the repository and open the `SDRSharpPlugin.DiscordRPC.sln` file in Visual Studio.
+
+---
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+By participating in this project, you agree to abide by the [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). Please treat others with respect and professionalism.
+
+---
+
+Thank you for contributing to SDR-RPC! If you have any questions, feel free to ask on the [issues page](https://github.com/EnderIce2/SDR-RPC/issues).