How to contribute

If you want to contribute to the Galaxy Project, there are many ways to do so, not only with code!

Contribute with code

  • Galaxy Project GitHub Organization: repositories of the Galaxy ecosystem, including the main code of Galaxy.
  • How?

    • Start by looking at the CONTRIBUTING.md (or CONTRIBUTING.rst) file in the repository of your interest.
    • There are Working Groups focused on particular parts of the ecosystem, you can reach out to them if you want to know more about how to help.
  • Where to start? Check the issues, pay attention to labels such as paper-cut, those are good starting points for new contributors.

Contribute with training materials

Contribute with your ideas

Contribute by joining and hosting events

Contribute by helping others

  • There are questions asked constantly in the Galaxy Help forum, check them out and help onboarding others!

Contribute by starting your own community