Thank you for considering contributing to this project! We welcome contributions from everyone, whether you're fixing a typo or adding a major feature.
- 🐛 Report Bugs: Found something broken? Let us know!
- 💡 Suggest Features: Have an idea for improvement? Share it!
- 📖 Improve Documentation: Help make our guides clearer
- 🔧 Submit Code: Fix bugs or add new features
- 🧪 Test Configurations: Try setups on different systems
- 🌍 Add Examples: Share your working configurations
- Check existing Issues and Pull Requests to avoid duplicates
- For major changes, open an issue first to discuss the approach
- Test your changes on at least one platform (Windows, Mac, or Linux)
- More MCP Server Examples: Support for additional MCP servers
- Platform-Specific Fixes: Windows, Mac, Linux compatibility issues
- Error Handling: Better error messages and recovery
- Security Improvements: Enhanced security configurations
- Beginner Guides: Simplify complex concepts
- Video Tutorials: Screen recordings of setup processes
- Translation: Guides in other languages
- FAQ Updates: Common questions and answers
- New Configuration Templates: Additional use cases
- Testing Scripts: Better validation and monitoring
- Docker Improvements: More deployment options
- Bug Fixes: Fix reported issues
- Git
- Python 3.8+ (for scripts)
- Docker (for testing containers)
- Basic knowledge of MCP, MCPO, and Open Web UI
# Fork and clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/openwebui-mcp-setup.git
cd openwebui-mcp-setup
# Test the examples
cd examples
./time-server.sh # Linux/Mac
# or
time-server.bat # Windows
# Validate configurations
cd ../scripts
python3 validate-config.py --check-all
# Run health checks
python3 health-check.py- Shell Scripts: Use
#!/bin/bashandset -e - Batch Files: Include error handling and clear output
- Python: Follow PEP 8, include type hints where helpful
- JSON: Use 2-space indentation, validate syntax
- Markdown: Use clear headings, code blocks, and examples
Use clear, descriptive commit messages:
feat: add support for mcp-server-web
fix: resolve Windows path issues in examples
docs: improve troubleshooting guide
test: add validation for filesystem server config
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Create a Branch
git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
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Make Your Changes
- Keep changes focused and atomic
- Add/update documentation as needed
- Test on your platform
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Test Your Changes
# Test configurations python3 scripts/validate-config.py --check-all # Test examples (if modified) cd examples && ./time-server.sh # Run health checks python3 scripts/health-check.py
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Submit Pull Request
- Use a clear title and description
- Reference any related issues
- Include testing steps
- Add screenshots for UI changes
## Description
Brief description of changes
## Type of Change
- [ ] 🐛 Bug fix
- [ ] ✨ New feature
- [ ] 📖 Documentation update
- [ ] 🔧 Configuration improvement
- [ ] 🧪 Test addition
## Testing
- [ ] Tested on Windows
- [ ] Tested on Mac
- [ ] Tested on Linux
- [ ] Tested with Docker
- [ ] Configuration validates
- [ ] Scripts run successfully
## Screenshots (if applicable)
## Additional Notes
Any other context about the changes- Configuration files validate without errors
- Example scripts run successfully
- MCPO starts and responds to requests
- Open Web UI can connect to tools
- Tools function as expected in chat
- Health checks pass
- Documentation is accurate
We welcome contributions to improve our testing:
- Unit tests for validation scripts
- Integration tests for configurations
- GitHub Actions workflows
- Cross-platform compatibility tests
Include:
- Operating System: Windows 10, macOS 13, Ubuntu 22.04, etc.
- Setup Method: Examples, Docker, manual configuration
- Error Messages: Full error output
- Steps to Reproduce: Exact commands used
- Expected vs Actual Behavior
- Configuration Files: Sanitized (remove secrets)
Include:
- Use Case: What problem does this solve?
- Proposed Solution: How should it work?
- Alternatives Considered: Other approaches
- Additional Context: Examples, mockups, etc.
- Documentation Improvements: Fix typos, clarify instructions
- Example Scripts: Add more MCP server examples
- Error Messages: Make them more helpful
- Platform Testing: Test on different OS versions
- Security Enhancements: Production security features
- Performance Optimizations: Faster startup, better resource usage
- Monitoring Integration: Grafana, Prometheus, etc.
- CI/CD Improvements: Better automated testing
Contributors are recognized in:
- README acknowledgments
- Release notes for significant contributions
- GitHub contributor graphs
- Special mentions for major features
- Questions: Open a Discussion
- Bugs: Create an Issue
- Security: Email maintainers directly
- Ideas: Share in Discussions
- Be Respectful: Treat everyone with kindness
- Be Constructive: Focus on improving the project
- Be Inclusive: Welcome newcomers and different perspectives
- Be Patient: Help others learn and grow
- Harassment or discrimination
- Trolling or inflammatory comments
- Publishing private information
- Inappropriate content
Maintainers will address violations by:
- Warning the individual
- Temporary suspension for repeated violations
- Permanent ban for serious violations
Report violations to project maintainers.
Every contribution helps make this project better for everyone. Whether you:
- Fixed a typo
- Added a new feature
- Improved documentation
- Tested on a new platform
- Reported a bug
You're making a difference! 🙏
Happy contributing! 🚀