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+## How to contribute to ckanext-harvest
+
+#### **Did you find a bug?**
+
+  * **Ensure the bug was not already reported** by searching on GitHub under [Issues](https://github.com/ckan/ckanext-harvest/issues).
+
+  * If you're unable to find an open issue addressing the problem, [open a new one](https://github.com/ckan/ckanext-harvest/issues/new). Be sure to include a **title and clear description**, as much relevant information as possible. 
+
+#### **Did you write a patch that fixes a bug?**
+
+* Open a new GitHub pull request with the patch.
+
+* Ensure the PR description clearly describes the problem and solution. Include the relevant issue number if applicable.
+
+* Make sure to update the CHANGELOG.rst in the "Unreleased" section with your bugfix
+
+#### **Do you intend to add a new feature or change an existing one?**
+
+* Open a new issue on Github and start writing code
+
+* Make sure to update the CHANGELOG.rst in the "Unreleased" section with your change
+
+* If you are unsure about the change, wait for feedback on the issue or post to the [ckan-dev mailinglist](https://lists.okfn.org/mailman/listinfo/ckan-dev) 
+
+#### **Do you have questions about the source code?**
+
+* Ask any question about how to use ckanext-harvest on the [ckan-dev mailinglist](https://lists.okfn.org/mailman/listinfo/ckan-dev)