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+# Contributing
+
+[![GitHub issues](https://img.shields.io/github/issues-raw/devfolioco/react-otp-input?logo=github)](https://github.com/devfolioco/react-otp-input/issues) [![GitHub pull requests](https://img.shields.io/github/issues-pr/devfolioco/react-otp-input?logo=git)](https://github.com/devfolioco/react-otp-input/pulls)
+
+Feel free to open [issues](https://github.com/devfolioco/react-otp-input/issues/new/choose) and [pull requests](https://github.com/devfolioco/react-otp-input/pulls)!
+
+## Reporting Issues and Asking Questions
+
+Before opening an issue, please search the [issue tracker](https://github.com/devfolioco/react-otp-input/issues) to make sure your issue hasn't already been reported.
+
+## Development
+
+Visit the [Issue tracker](https://github.com/devfolioco/react-otp-input/issues) to find a list of open issues that need attention.
+
+Fork, then clone the repo:
+
+```
+git clone https://github.com/your-username/react-otp-input.git
+
+```
+#### To run the vite example:
+
+```
+cd example
+npm run dev
+```
+
+## New Features
+
+Please open an issue with a proposal for a new feature or refactoring before starting on the work. We don't want you to waste your efforts on a pull request that we won't want to accept.
+
+## Submitting Changes
+
+- Open a new issue in the [Issue tracker](https://github.com/devfolioco/react-otp-input/issues).
+- Fork the repo.
+- Create a new feature branch based off the `master` branch.
+- Make sure all tests pass and there are no linting errors.
+- Submit a pull request, referencing any issues it addresses.
+
+Please try to keep your pull request focused in scope and avoid including unrelated commits.
+
+After you have submitted your pull request, we'll try to get back to you as soon as possible. We may suggest some changes or improvements.
+
+Thank you for contributing!
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