# Contributing to FeedMe
Thank you for your interest in FeedMe! 🚀
## Open Source, Not Open Contribution
FeedMe is **open source** but **not open contribution**.
- The code is freely available under the MIT license
- You can fork, modify, use, and learn from it without restriction
- **Pull requests are not accepted by default**
- All architectural, roadmap, and merge decisions are made by the project maintainer
This model keeps the project coherent, maintains clear ownership, and ensures consistent quality across all platforms. It's the same approach used by SQLite and many infrastructure projects.
## How to Contribute
If you believe you can contribute meaningfully to CrabCamera:
1. **Email the maintainer first**: [michaelallenkuykendall@gmail.com](mailto:michaelallenkuykendall@gmail.com)
2. Describe your background and proposed contribution
3. If there is alignment, a scoped collaboration may be discussed privately
4. Only after discussion will PRs be considered
**Unsolicited PRs will be closed without merge.** This isn't personal — it's how this project operates.
## What We Welcome (via email first)
- Bug reports with detailed reproduction steps (Issues are fine)
- Security vulnerability reports (please email directly)
- Documentation improvements (discuss first)
- Platform-specific bug fixes (discuss first)
## What We Handle Internally
- New features and architectural changes
- API design decisions
- Dependency updates
- Performance optimizations
- Cross-platform compatibility work
## Bug Reports
Bug reports via GitHub Issues are welcome! Please include:
- Platform (Windows/macOS/Linux) and version
- Rust version and crabcamera version
- Minimal reproduction case
- Expected vs actual behavior
- Camera hardware details if relevant
## Code Style (for reference)
If a contribution is discussed and approved:
- Rust 2021 edition with `cargo fmt` and `cargo clippy`
- Comprehensive error handling using `Result<T, CrabCameraError>`
- All public APIs must have documentation with examples
- Platform-specific code properly abstracted in `/src/platform/`
## CrabCamera Philosophy
Any accepted work must align with:
- **Cross-platform compatibility**: Windows, macOS, and Linux
- **Production ready**: Memory-safe, well-tested, comprehensive error handling
- **Invisible infrastructure**: Simple APIs that just work
- **Native performance**: Direct hardware access without web API limitations
- **Free forever**: No features that could lead to paid tiers
## Why This Model?
Building reliable cross-platform camera infrastructure requires tight architectural control. This ensures:
- Consistent API design across Windows, macOS, and Linux
- No ownership disputes or governance overhead
- Quality control without committee delays
- Clear direction for the project's future
The code is open. The governance is centralized. This is intentional.
## Recognition
Helpful bug reports and community members are acknowledged in release notes.
If email collaboration leads to merged work, attribution will be given appropriately.
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**Maintainer**: Michael A. Kuykendall
**Contact**: [michaelallenkuykendall@gmail.com](mailto:michaelallenkuykendall@gmail.com)