submit-a-project.md

📝 Submit Your Project

1. Create a new project submission
2. Fill out the form with:
   • GitHub repository URL
   • Project category
   • Optional additional tags
3. Submit the issue - automatic validation will run immediately
4. Wait for approval - a maintainer will review your validated submission
5. Done! - Your project will be automatically added to the directory

🔄 What Happens Next?

1. ⚡ Instant Validation - We automatically check your repository and validate the submission
2. ✅ Ready for Review - If validation passes, your issue gets labeled for maintainer review
3. 👨‍💼 Maintainer Approval - A maintainer reviews and approves your submission
4. 🤖 Automatic Processing - Your project is automatically added with full metadata
5. 📊 Live Updates - Project data (stars, language, etc.) stays up-to-date automatically

✨ Automatic Project Data

Once approved, your project will be automatically updated with:

• ⭐ Current star count
• 🔧 Primary programming language
• 📅 Last updated date
• 📜 License information
• 📝 Repository description
• 🏷️ GitHub topics

📋 Submission Requirements

Your project should:

• ✅ Be open source with a clear license
• ✅ Be relevant to Architecture, Engineering, or Construction
• ✅ Have a public GitHub repository
• ✅ Include a meaningful description