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+# Contributing to GodotDev.nvim
+
+Thanks for your interest in contributing! 🎉  
+Please take a moment to read this guide to make the process smoother for everyone.
+
+---
+
+## 🛠 Prerequisites
+
+Before contributing, make sure you have:
+
+- **Godot**: version 4.x (check [Godot downloads](https://godotengine.org/download))
+- **Neovim**: version 0.9 or later (check with `nvim --version`)
+- A working **Terminal app** (e.g., Ghostty, Kitty, Alacritty, GNOME Terminal)
+- **Git** installed and configured
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 Getting Started
+
+1. **Fork** the repository and clone your fork locally:
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/<your-plugin>.git
+   cd <your-plugin>
+   ```
+1. **Create** a branch for your work:
+   ```bash
+   git checkout -b feature/my-new-feature
+   ```
+1. **Install** dependencies (if any).
+   Example:
+   ```bash
+   # Neovim plugin manager setup (Lazy, Packer, etc.)
+   ```
+## 🧪 Testing your changes
+
+- Run the plugin inside Neovim and test against Godot.
+- Make sure you test with the versions you’ll list in your PR:
+  - Godot version
+  - Neovim version
+  - OS + Terminal
+
+## 📖 Submitting a Pull Request
+1. Ensure your code follows the style of the project.
+1. Update documentation if needed.
+1. Push your branch:
+   ```bash
+   git push origin feature/my-new-feature
+   ```
+1. Open a **Pull Request**. The PR template will guide you.
+
+## 🐛 Reporting Bugs
+Please use the **Bug Report** issue template and include:
+- Godot version
+- Neovim version
+- OS info
+- Terminal app
+- Steps to reproduce
+
+## 💡 Suggesting Features
+- Use the **Feature Request** template to describe:
+- The problem you’re trying to solve
+- Your proposed solution
+- Alternatives you’ve considered