# Contribution Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in contributing to Awesome ChatGPT Prompts! 

## How to Contribute

The easiest way to contribute is through **[prompts.chat](https://prompts.chat)**:

1. Visit [prompts.chat](https://prompts.chat)
2. Sign in with your GitHub account
3. Create and submit your prompt
4. Your contribution will automatically sync to this repository

Your GitHub username will be credited as the contributor, and you'll appear in the repository's contributors list.

## Prompt Guidelines

When creating a new prompt:

- **Test your prompt** - Ensure it generates intended results and can be used by others
- **Be descriptive** - Give your prompt a clear, concise title
- **Be original** - Don't submit duplicates of existing prompts
- **Be appropriate** - Keep content suitable for all audiences

## Direct Contributions

For bug fixes, documentation improvements, or other non-prompt contributions:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a branch for your changes
3. Submit a pull request with a descriptive title and explanation

## Prompt CSV Format

If you're contributing directly to `prompts.csv`, follow this format:

| Column | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| `act` | Prompt title (without "Act as" prefix) |
| `prompt` | The full prompt text |
| `for_devs` | `TRUE` or `FALSE` - is this for developers? |
| `type` | `TEXT` or `STRUCTURED` |
| `contributor` | Your GitHub username |

**CSV Rules:**
- Escape quotes by double-quoting them (`""`)
- No spaces after commas inside quoted fields
- Use your GitHub username exactly as it appears

## Questions & Issue Policy

Open an issue if you have questions about contributing. 

**Important:** This repository is strictly for AI prompts. 
- Do **not** post advertisements, third-party software support requests (e.g., Norton Antivirus, billing issues), or fake tech support phone numbers. 
- Any off-topic issues will be closed immediately, and the posting user will be reported to GitHub for spam and malicious activity.