From bb208ce26e995173cb84bb9c6a5dc2238c47e14e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Francois Zaninotto Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:58:21 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Create pull request template with contribution guidelines Added a pull request template with guidelines for contributions. --- .github/pull_request_template.md | 30 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 30 insertions(+) create mode 100644 .github/pull_request_template.md diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ffbc7b1 --- /dev/null +++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ +**Do not add your API**. This registry helps developers discover tools and good practices for building and consuming REST APIs. It is not a copllection of public facing APIs. + +**Do not add links to young tools**. This repository isn't a way to boost your Product Hunt visibility. If you launched a new tool, wait before it proves that it's widely useful before proposing it. + +Any PR disregarding these rules will be closed. + +If you have a genuine tool or resource to propose, please ensure your pull request adheres to the following guidelines: + +- Read [the awesome manifesto](https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome/blob/master/awesome.md) and ensure your list complies. +- Search previous suggestions before making a new one, as yours may be a duplicate. +- Make sure your list is useful before submitting. That implies it having enough content and every item a good succinct description. +- Make an individual pull request for each suggestion. +- Titles should be capitalized. +- Use the following format: `[List Name](link)` +- If you have a comment about the link, add it after a dash, start it with a capital letter, and end it with a full stop. Avoid starting your comment with an article like "A", "The". +- Link additions should be added to the bottom of the relevant category. +- New categories or improvements to the existing categorization are welcome. +- Check your spelling and grammar. +- Make sure your text editor is set to remove trailing whitespace. +- The pull request and commit should have a useful title. + +Link format: + +``` +[Awesome resource name](resource link) - Performant REST client library by the famous John Doe. + ^ ^ ^ + dash capital letter, no article Full stop +``` + +