KicadLib/CONTRIBUTING.txt

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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.