# Contributing to Cryptomator

## Did you find a bug?

- Ensure you're running the latest version of Cryptomator.
- Ensure the bug is related to the desktop version of Cryptomator. Bugs concerning the Cryptomator iOS and Android app can be reported on the [Cryptomator for iOS issues list](https://github.com/cryptomator/ios/issues) and [Cryptomator for Android issues list](https://github.com/cryptomator/android/issues) respectively.
- Ensure the bug was not [already reported](https://github.com/cryptomator/cryptomator/issues). You can also check out our [FAQ](https://community.cryptomator.org/c/kb/faq).
- If you're unable to find an open issue addressing the problem, [submit a new one](https://github.com/cryptomator/cryptomator/issues/new/choose).

## Did you write a patch that fixes a bug?

- Open a new pull request with the patch.
- Ensure the PR description clearly describes the problem and solution. Include the relevant issue number if applicable.

## Do you intend to add a new feature or change an existing one?

- Suggest your change by [submitting a new issue](https://github.com/cryptomator/cryptomator/issues/new/choose) and start writing code.

## Do you intend to add a new translation or change an existing one?

Translations are not managed directly in this repository. Instead, we use [Crowdin](https://translate.cryptomator.org/), which automatically synchronizes translations with this repository. If you want to help us with translations, please visit our translation project on Crowdin.

## Use of Generative AI

AI tools may assist your work, but every contribution must be fully understood, reviewed, and tested by you. Only submit changes you can clearly explain and justify. Unverified or low-quality AI output that wastes our time and resources will be closed without further review.

## Code of Conduct

Help us keep Cryptomator open and inclusive. Please read and follow our [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/cryptomator/cryptomator/blob/develop/.github/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).

## Above all, thank you for your contributions

Thank you for taking the time to contribute to the project! :+1:

Cryptomator Team
