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+# Contributing to VRCX
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing to VRCX! Here are a few guidelines to help things go smoothly.
+
+## Before You Start
+
+- **Large changes require prior discussion.** If your PR involves significant new features, refactors, or architectural changes, please open an issue first to discuss the approach. PRs submitted without prior discussion may not be accepted.
+- **Small fixes are always welcome.** Typo fixes, bug fixes, and minor improvements can be submitted directly.
+
+## Looking for Something to Work On?
+
+Check out issues labeled [`PR welcome`](https://github.com/vrcx-team/VRCX/issues?q=label%3A%22pr+welcome%22+is%3Aclosed) — these are contributions we'd love to see. Note that even for `PR welcome` issues, if the change involves core functionality, please discuss it in the issue first.
+
+## Submitting a Pull Request
+
+1. Fork the repository and create your branch from `master`.
+2. Make your changes and test them locally.
+3. Open a pull request with a clear description of what you changed and why.
+
+Thanks for helping make VRCX better!