# Contributing to merka-vault
Thank you for considering contributing to merka-vault! We welcome your input to improve the project.
## How to Contribute
- Report bugs by opening an issue. Include as much detail as possible.
- Submit feature requests via an issue.
- Fork the repository and create a pull request for any changes.
- Follow our commit message guidelines and maintain code style consistency.
## Steps for Submitting a Pull Request
1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a feature branch: `git checkout -b feature/my-feature`.
3. Make your changes with clear commit messages.
4. Push your branch and open a pull request.
5. Ensure all tests pass before submitting.
## Code of Conduct
By contributing, you agree to abide by our [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).
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