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+# Contributing to Model Context Protocol Inspector
+
+Thanks for your interest in contributing! This guide explains how to get involved.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+1. Fork the repository and clone it locally
+2. Install dependencies with `npm install`
+3. Run `npm run build` to verify everything builds correctly
+
+## Development Process
+
+1. Create a new branch for your changes
+2. Make your changes
+3. Submit a pull request
+
+## Pull Request Process
+
+1. Update documentation as needed
+2. Follow existing code style and conventions
+3. Include useful commit messages explaining the changes
+4. PRs will be reviewed by maintainers
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+This project follows our [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). Please read it before contributing.
+
+## Security
+
+If you find a security vulnerability, please refer to our [Security Policy](SECURITY.md) for reporting instructions.
+
+## Questions?
+
+Feel free to [open an issue](https://github.com/justinmahar/mcp-inspector/issues) for questions or create a discussion for general topics.
+
+## License
+
+By contributing, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the MIT license.