doc: add contribution guidelines

Author: leftkats

contributing.md

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+# Contributing to This Repository
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing! We welcome contributions of Python scripts and improvements to this repository.
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+1. **Discuss First**  
+   Before making any changes, please open an issue to discuss your idea with the maintainers. This helps us coordinate and avoid duplication.
+
+2. **Make Your Contribution**  
+   - Fork the repository.  
+   - Create a new folder named after your script or its purpose (short and descriptive).  
+   - Add your Python script(s) inside this folder.  
+   - Include a `README.md` in that folder explaining what your script does and any prerequisites.  
+   - Update the main `README.md` by adding your script to the **List of Scripts** with its name, a brief description, and a link to your script folder.
+
+3. **Open a Pull Request (PR)**  
+   - Link your PR to the issue you created earlier.  
+   - We will review your changes and provide feedback or merge it if everything looks good.
+
+4. **Clean Up**  
+   Ensure any temporary install or build dependencies are removed before submitting your PR.
+
+## First-Time Contributors
+
+If this is your first time contributing to an open source project, check out this helpful guide:  
+[How to Make Your First Contribution](https://opensource.guide/how-to-contribute/)  
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+We strive to maintain a welcoming and inclusive community. Please read and respect our [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) in all your interactions.