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How To Contribute

Oliver edited this page Nov 1, 2017 · 5 revisions

Deprecated

These contribution guidelines are out of date. The KiCad library information can now be found on the official KiCad website. Refer to the contribution guidelines here


How to Contribute to KiCad Libraries

  1. If you don't have one, create an account on GitHub.

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

  3. Clone your newly created fork. Read how

  4. Do your modifications using a text editor or the library editor. Read Kicad Library Convention first.

  5. Commit your changes:

git add -A
git commit -m "place your commit message here"
  1. Push to your branch:
git push
  1. Create a pull request. Read how

    Include your references, for example a datasheet, in the comments.

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