# 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.

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## 🛠 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

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## 🚀 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