# Contribution Guidelines

This is a compilation of **Free and Libre Open Source Software ([FLOSS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open-source_software))**. Restrictive licenses (aka Freeware, Shareware) are *not awesome*.

## Commits
* Search previous suggestions before making a new one.
* Use the following format: `[RESOURCE](LINK) - DESCRIPTION.`
  * Keep descriptions short (<80 characters), use [this link](http://www.charactercountonline.com) to count.
  * End descriptions with a full stop.
* Make an individual commit for each category.
  * Order projects alphabetically.
  * Consolidate multiple commits.
  
## Pull Requests
* Use imperative (e.g. add instead of added/adding) in the PR title.
* Include application names, categories and a link to the open source project page in the description.

## Issues
* Discussion, questions and bug reports only.
* If you are sure software meets the guidelines, create a Pull Request (see above).
* Check spelling and grammar.
* Suggestions for improvements to existing structure are welcome.