# Contributing **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/c/documentation/contributing/168.md [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) --- ## [Contributing Index](https://meta.discourse.org/t/contributing-index/308037)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 6:06am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/contributing-index/308037 "2024-05-15T06:06:16Z")
Guides on how to contribute to the Discourse open-source project. Contribution guides Contributing to Discourse: Contributing to Discourse Creating bug reports: Creating bug reports for Discourse on Meta Writing bug re… --- ## [Contributing to Discourse development](https://meta.discourse.org/t/contributing-to-discourse-development/3823)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2013, 5:46am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/contributing-to-discourse-development/3823 "2013-02-23T05:46:11Z")
:bookmark: This guide is designed for those who wish to contribute to the Discourse open-source project, detailing the setup and conventions necessary for effective collaboration. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user le… --- ## [Contributing translations to Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/contributing-translations-to-discourse/14882)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 12:43pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/contributing-translations-to-discourse/14882 "2026-07-30T12:43:16Z")
:bookmark: This document provides a guide on how to contribute translations to the Discourse platform using Crowdin. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Anyone can contribute translations Translating Discourse… --- ## [Requesting new features for Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/requesting-new-features-for-discourse/32986)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2015, 1:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/requesting-new-features-for-discourse/32986 "2015-09-07T13:31:00Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to request new features for Discourse, check existing plans, and increase the chances of your feature request being prioritized. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Anyone can … --- ## [Creating consistent admin interfaces](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-consistent-admin-interfaces/326780)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 6:11am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-consistent-admin-interfaces/326780 "2024-09-18T06:11:05Z")
These guidelines aim to create a cohesive admin interface, focusing on usability, accessibility, and a structured layout. See the table of contents for what is included and to navigate to each section easily. Note: The … --- ## [Contributing to Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/contributing-to-discourse/53797)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2016, 3:07pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/contributing-to-discourse/53797 "2016-12-05T15:07:38Z")
:bookmark: This is a guide on how to contribute to the Discourse open-source project in various ways including advocacy, design, translation, code contributions, bug reporting, and financial support. … --- ## [Formatting text in Discourse documentation and UIs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/formatting-text-in-discourse-documentation-and-uis/324637)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2024, 1:06am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/formatting-text-in-discourse-documentation-and-uis/324637 "2024-11-01T01:06:00Z")
:information\_source: Discourse UIs and documentation are currently being reviewed and edited to align with these guidelines. We are working toward full alignment as quickly as possible. When writing for Discourse, tak… --- ## [Writing effective documentation for Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/writing-effective-documentation-for-discourse/309628)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 4:28am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/writing-effective-documentation-for-discourse/309628 "2024-07-11T04:28:54Z")
:information\_source: Discourse documentation is currently being reviewed and edited to align with this style guide. Not all documentation topics currently match up to this - we are working toward that as quickly as pos… --- ## [Writing effective how-to documentation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/writing-effective-how-to-documentation/178575)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2021, 6:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/writing-effective-how-to-documentation/178575 "2021-02-05T18:57:34Z")
:bookmark: This guide provides instructions on writing effective how-to documentation for Discourse. It covers essential elements such as structure and style, audience consideration, and maintenance. … --- ## [Contributing to the Discourse API documentation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/contributing-to-the-discourse-api-documentation/56693)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 7:43am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/contributing-to-the-discourse-api-documentation/56693 "2023-11-16T07:43:57Z")
:bookmark: This is a guide for contributing to the official Discourse API documentation. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Developer :gear: Console access required Do you want to contribute to the official … --- ## [Writing an effective bug report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/writing-an-effective-bug-report/183671)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2021, 3:40pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/writing-an-effective-bug-report/183671 "2021-03-18T15:40:40Z")
:bookmark: This is a guide for writing effective bug reports in Discourse to maximize the chances of getting bugs fixed. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Any can report a bug Writing a good bug report is es… --- ## [Creating bug reports for Discourse on Meta](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-bug-reports-for-discourse-on-meta/33070)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2015, 3:46pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-bug-reports-for-discourse-on-meta/33070 "2015-09-09T15:46:47Z")
:bookmark: This is a guide for reporting about bugs you find in Discourse using the correct channels. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Anyone can report bugs When you encounter an issue that breaks or preve…