# Contributing to ESP32-CAM-ONVIF

Thank you for your interest in contributing to **ESP32-CAM-ONVIF**!  
Your help is essential to make this project robust, feature-rich, and easy to use for everyone.  
We welcome contributions of all kinds: code, documentation, bug reports, feature requests, and ideas.

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## How to Contribute

### 1. Fork & Clone

- Fork the repository to your own GitHub account.
- Clone your fork:

- Open a Pull Request (PR) against the `main` branch of this repository.
- In your PR description, include:
- A summary of your changes
- Any relevant issue numbers (e.g., `Closes #123`)
- Screenshots or logs if applicable

### 6. Respond to Feedback

- Be ready to answer questions or make revisions.
- We may suggest changes or request further testing.

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## What Can You Contribute?

- **Features**: Add new capabilities (e.g., web UI, SD recording, motion detection)
- **Bug Fixes**: Find and squash bugs
- **Documentation**: Improve guides, add examples, or clarify instructions
- **Testing**: Test on different hardware/NVRs and report results
- **Ideas**: Suggest improvements or new directions

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## Guidelines

- **Follow best practices**: Comment your code and keep it readable.
- **Respect the project structure**: Organize new files logically.
- **Document new features**: Update README.md and add usage notes.
- **Stay compatible**: Ensure your changes work with both PlatformIO and Arduino IDE.
- **Be respectful**: All interactions should be friendly and constructive.

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## Reporting Issues & Feature Requests

- Use [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/John-Varghese-EH/ESP32-CAM-ONVIF/issues) for:
- Bug reports (include logs, hardware details, steps to reproduce)
- Feature requests (describe your idea and use case)
- General questions

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## Acknowledgments

This project was first forked by [BitVenturesUSA/ESP32-CAM-ONVIF](). We appreciate their interest and contributions to the ESP32-CAM ONVIF community.

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## Code of Conduct

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.  
Please read and follow our [CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md](./CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).

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Thank you for your contributions!  
Together, we can make ESP32-CAM-ONVIF the best open-source ONVIF camera firmware for ESP32.