codex-agent-repository-kit/files/CONTRIBUTING.md

Contributing

Working Rules

• Keep changes scoped to the issue or user request.
• Prefer existing project patterns.
• Do not commit secrets, generated credentials, local .env files, or private keys.
• Do not create releases unless explicitly requested.
• Preserve unrelated user changes.

Before Committing

Run the cheapest reliable verification commands for this project:

LINT_COMMAND
TEST_COMMAND
BUILD_COMMAND

Also run:

git diff --check

If a command cannot run, document why in the final response or handoff notes.

Pull Requests

Pull requests should include:

• summary of changes,
• verification performed,
• known risks or skipped checks,
• artifact/download notes when relevant.

Releases

Before release work, update:

CHANGELOG.md
docs/release-checklist.md
docs/security-review.md
README.md