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title: Contributing
description: "## Spread the Word About iodé Stay connected and help grow the iodéOS community: - **Follow us** on our social platforms - **Subscribe to our newsletter** for updates and announcements - **Join our community forum** to engage with other users…"
url: "https://iode.tech/documentation/contributing/"
updated: "2026-04-21"
category: Development and Contribution
---

# Contributing

## Spread the Word About iodé

Stay connected and help grow the iodéOS community:

- **Follow us** on our social platforms
- **Subscribe to our newsletter** for updates and announcements
- **Join our community forum** to engage with other users and developers

## Support iodéOS Development

If you'd like to support the project financially:

You can [**donate**](https://iode.tech/donations)to help us continue improving iodéOS. Think of it as buying us a coffee — every contribution counts!

## Join the Beta Testing Program

Interested in early access to new features and helping test upcoming releases?

- Learn more about becoming a **beta tester** [here](https://gitlab.iode.tech/ota/ota/-/tree/master/beta)
- Or join our **[Telegram group](https://t.me/+VyxHZkin1fT4XWkq)** for beta testers to stay in the loop and provide feedback.

## Improve Our Documentation

We welcome contributions to our documentation. If you notice missing information, unclear explanations, or have content to add:

- Share your improvements directly on our [community forum](https://community.iode.tech)
- You’re also encouraged to post tutorials, installation guides, and troubleshooting articles.

Great documentation improves the experience for all users and helps make iodéOS more accessible to newcomers and developers alike.

## Contribute to our code

iodéOS is an open-source project that thrives on community involvement. Developers are welcome to contribute improvements, bug fixes, and new features. To contribute code, follow these steps:

- Fork the appropriate repository from our [GitLab instance](https://gitlab.iode.tech).
- Create a new branch specifically for your changes.
- Make your modifications while respecting the coding standards outlined in the repository.
- Use clear and descriptive commit messages.
- Open a merge request with:
  - A detailed explanation of the changes you made,
  - The motivation behind your contribution,
  - Any bugs or issues the code addresses.

All submissions go through a review process. We encourage contributors to participate in discussions and revisions during this phase.

## Report a Bug

If you encounter a bug in iodéOS, please report it via our [community forum](https://community.iode.tech). Here's how to report an issue effectively:

- First, check for existing reports in the “System & Core Apps” category by searching for topics tagged **open-issue**.
- If the issue hasn’t been reported, create a new topic with a descriptive title.
- In your report, please include:
  - Device model
  - iodéOS version
  - Step-by-step reproduction of the issue
  - Expected behavior vs. actual behavior
  - Any relevant logs, screenshots, or other technical details

Accurate and detailed reports help us diagnose and resolve issues faster.

If you prefer, issues can also be reported[by email](mailto:support@iode.tech).