Open Source Contributions
This skill helps you identify and analyze open-source projects relevant to your needs, streamlining contribution research and boosting collaboration.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add open-source-contributions npx -- -y @trustedskills/open-source-contributions
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"open-source-contributions": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/open-source-contributions"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The open-source-contributions skill helps users find, track, and participate in open source projects. It provides tools for identifying relevant repositories, understanding contribution guidelines, and submitting patches or documentation improvements.
When to use it
- You want to contribute code or documentation to an open source project but are unsure where to start.
- You're looking for ways to improve your coding skills by working on real-world projects.
- You need guidance on how to submit a pull request or follow a project's contribution workflow.
Key capabilities
- Repository discovery and filtering based on language, activity level, and topic.
- Contribution guidelines parsing and summary.
- Pull request template generation and review checklists.
Example prompts
- "Find me an active Python open source project that accepts beginner contributions."
- "Show me the contribution guidelines for the React repository on GitHub."
- "Generate a pull request template for a documentation fix in this project."
Tips & gotchas
- Ensure you have a GitHub or similar platform account to interact with repositories.
- Always review a project's CONTRIBUTING.md file before submitting changes.
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