KicadLib/How_To_Contribute.txt

How to Contribute to KiCad Libraries
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1) If you don't have one, create an account on www.github.com.

2) Fork the repository on which you want to work, under your account:
    https://help.github.com/articles/fork-a-repo

3) Clone your newly created fork:
    https://help.github.com/articles/fetching-a-remote

4) Do your modifications using a text editor or the library editor:
    https://github.com/KiCad/kicad-library/blob/master/KiCad_Library_Convention.txt

5) Commit your changes:
    git add -A
    git commit -m "place your commit message here"

6) Push to your branch:
    git push

7) Create a pull request:
    https://help.github.com/articles/using-pull-requests
    Include your references, for example a datasheet, in the comments.

8) Wait until a librarian approves your work. Discussion and corrections might be needed.