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- Essential project files: .gitignore, pyproject.toml, README.md - Documentation framework: CHANGELOG.md, CONTRIBUTING.md, TODO.md, CLAUDE.md - 15 specialized agent definitions for comprehensive development workflow - Core source code structure with optimization framework - Testing infrastructure with example tests - Proper Python package structure following PythonVibes standards This establishes the complete foundation for the AI agent development framework with agent-driven workflows, continuous improvement principles, and comprehensive development infrastructure. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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# Contributing
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This document outlines how to get started, how we organize work, and how to help maintain the quality & clarity of our contributions.
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*Thank you for your interest in contributing!*
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## Getting Started
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### Prerequisites
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- Python 3.8+ for the core framework
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- Git for version control
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- Make for development commands (optional but recommended)
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- Understanding of AI agent concepts (helpful but not required)
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### Initial Setup
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1. Fork and clone the repository
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2. Set up virtual environment: `python -m venv .venv && source .venv/bin/activate`
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3. Install dependencies: `make setup-complete` or `pip install -e .`
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4. Verify setup: `make test-quick` or `pytest tests/`
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5. Familiarize yourself with agent system (see CLAUDE.md)
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## Development Workflow
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### Project Structure
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This repository follows PythonVibes best practices:
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- `src/kaizen_agentic/` - Core framework source code
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- `agents/` - Specialized agent definitions (17+ agents)
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- `tests/` - Comprehensive test suite
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- `TODO.md` - Current development tasks (Keep a Todofile format)
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- `CHANGELOG.md` - Version history (Keep a Changelog format)
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### Making Changes
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1. **Create a feature branch**: `git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name`
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2. **Make your changes** following the code standards below
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3. **Write tests** for new functionality
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4. **Run the test suite**: `make test` or `pytest`
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5. **Check code quality**: `make lint` or run `black .` and `flake8 .`
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6. **Update documentation** as needed
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7. **Submit a pull request** with clear description
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### Testing Requirements
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- All new code must include tests
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- Tests should pass locally before submitting PR
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- Use pytest framework for all tests
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- Aim for good test coverage of new functionality
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## Code Standards
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### Python Standards (PythonVibes)
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- Follow PEP 8 style guide (100 character line length)
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- Use type hints for all public APIs
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- Write comprehensive docstrings
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- Use src/ layout for source code
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- Manage dependencies through pyproject.toml
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### Quality Tools
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- **Formatting**: Black (`black .`)
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- **Linting**: Flake8 (`flake8 .`)
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- **Type Checking**: MyPy (`mypy src/`)
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- **Testing**: Pytest (`pytest`)
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### Agent Development Standards
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For contributing new agents or improving existing ones:
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- Use consistent YAML frontmatter format
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- Write clear, actionable instructions
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- Define explicit scope and authority boundaries
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- Follow existing agent patterns in `agents/` directory
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## Types of Contributions
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We welcome various types of contributions:
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- **Code**: New features, bug fixes, improvements
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- **Agent Definitions**: New specialized agents or agent improvements
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- **Documentation**: README updates, code comments, guides
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- **Testing**: New tests, test improvements, bug reports
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- **Performance**: Optimization improvements and measurements
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## Issue Reporting
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When reporting bugs, please include:
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- Clear description of the problem
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- Steps to reproduce the issue
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- Expected vs actual behavior
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- Environment details (Python version, OS)
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- Relevant error messages or logs
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## Pull Request Process
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1. **Discuss significant changes** in an issue first
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2. **Keep PRs focused** on a single feature or fix
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3. **Write clear commit messages** following conventional commit format
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4. **Update relevant documentation** including TODO.md and CHANGELOG.md
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5. **Ensure all checks pass** including tests and linting
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6. **Respond to review feedback** promptly and constructively
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## Agent-Assisted Development
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This repository includes 17+ specialized agents to assist with development:
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- Use `todo-keeper` for TODO.md maintenance
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- Use `changelog-keeper` for CHANGELOG.md updates
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- Use `contributing-keeper` for this file maintenance
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- See CLAUDE.md for complete agent catalog and usage
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## Community Guidelines
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### Kaizen Philosophy
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We follow continuous improvement principles:
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- Quality-first approach to all contributions
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- Regular optimization and refinement
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- Performance measurement and pattern analysis
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- Collaborative problem-solving
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### Communication
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- Be respectful and constructive in all interactions
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- Use GitHub issues and discussions for project-related communication
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- Share knowledge and help other contributors
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- Follow the project's code of conduct
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### Recognition
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Contributors are acknowledged in:
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- Release notes and CHANGELOG.md
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- Agent definition attribution
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- Community recognition for significant contributions
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---
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**Format**: This file follows [Keep a Contributing-File V0.0.1](https://coulomb.social/open/KeepaContributingfile) with [PythonVibes](https://coulomb.social/open/PythonVibes) best practices integration.
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**Maintenance**: Use `agent-keepaContributingfile.md` to help maintain this file.
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