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[up-for-grabs.net](https://up-for-grabs.net/)
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# Up-For-Grabs

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<a href="https://up-for-grabs.net/"><img width="814" src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/359239/67390578-50f83a00-f573-11e9-835d-02eb9e019afb.png"></a>

This repository contains the content for the [Up-For-Grabs website](https://up-for-grabs.net/), a list of projects with curated tasks for new contributors.

## List your project

If you know of or own a project that should be listed on Up for Grabs,
[follow the instructions to open a pull request](docs/list-a-project.md).

## Contributing

If you would like to get involved with the project, please read the
[CONTRIBUTING.md](.github/CONTRIBUTING.md) file as it contains:

- Instructions about getting your environment setup
- Guidance for testing locally
- Commands to run to verify changes

## How does the site work?

If you want to learn more about the various parts of the Up-for-Grabs project,
the [How it works](docs/how-it-works.md) document is a good overview.

## Contributors ✨

Thanks to these wonderful people who have improved the code and documentation to help this project grow. ([emoji key](https://allcontributors.org/docs/en/emoji-key)):

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<td align="center"><a href="https://mkkhedawat.github.io/"><img src="https://avatars2.githubusercontent.com/u/5137374?v=4?s=100" width="100px;" alt="Manish Kumar Khedawat"/><br /><sub><b>Manish Kumar Khedawat</b></sub></a><br /><a href="https://github.com/up-for-grabs/up-for-grabs.net/commits?author=mkkhedawat" title="Code">💻</a></td>
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<td align="center"><a href="https://github.com/crystal-dawn"><img src="https://avatars3.githubusercontent.com/u/38540136?v=4?s=100" width="100px;" alt="Crystal Yungwirth"/><br /><sub><b>Crystal Yungwirth</b></sub></a><br /><a href="#content-crystal-dawn" title="Content">🖋</a></td>
<td align="center"><a href="https://github.com/TeslaAdis"><img src="https://avatars1.githubusercontent.com/u/20220542?v=4?s=100" width="100px;" alt="Adis Talic"/><br /><sub><b>Adis Talic</b></sub></a><br /><a href="https://github.com/up-for-grabs/up-for-grabs.net/commits?author=TeslaAdis" title="Code">💻</a></td>
<td align="center"><a href="https://github.com/AstroBoogie"><img src="https://avatars2.githubusercontent.com/u/18710598?v=4?s=100" width="100px;" alt="Nathaniel Adams"/><br /><sub><b>Nathaniel Adams</b></sub></a><br /><a href="https://github.com/up-for-grabs/up-for-grabs.net/commits?author=AstroBoogie" title="Code">💻</a></td>
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<td align="center"><a href="http://ishan.co"><img src="https://avatars0.githubusercontent.com/u/1873271?v=4?s=100" width="100px;" alt="Ishan Sharma"/><br /><sub><b>Ishan Sharma</b></sub></a><br /><a href="https://github.com/up-for-grabs/up-for-grabs.net/commits?author=ishansharma" title="Code">💻</a></td>
<td align="center"><a href="https://github.com/firfircelik"><img src="https://avatars0.githubusercontent.com/u/34511698?v=4?s=100" width="100px;" alt="Firat Celik"/><br /><sub><b>Firat Celik</b></sub></a><br /><a href="https://github.com/up-for-grabs/up-for-grabs.net/commits?author=firfircelik" title="Code">💻</a></td>
<td align="center"><a href="https://github.com/phncosta"><img src="https://avatars0.githubusercontent.com/u/47827714?v=4?s=100" width="100px;" alt="Paulo H. Costa"/><br /><sub><b>Paulo H. Costa</b></sub></a><br /><a href="https://github.com/up-for-grabs/up-for-grabs.net/commits?author=phncosta" title="Documentation">📖</a></td>
<td align="center"><a href="https://github.com/XxZhang2017"><img src="https://avatars2.githubusercontent.com/u/26696836?v=4?s=100" width="100px;" alt="XxZhang2017"/><br /><sub><b>XxZhang2017</b></sub></a><br /><a href="#content-XxZhang2017" title="Content">🖋</a> <a href="https://github.com/up-for-grabs/up-for-grabs.net/commits?author=XxZhang2017" title="Code">💻</a></td>
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<td align="center"><a href="https://github.com/Jai2305"><img src="https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/47395196?v=4?s=100" width="100px;" alt="Jai "/><br /><sub><b>Jai </b></sub></a><br /><a href="https://github.com/up-for-grabs/up-for-grabs.net/commits?author=Jai2305" title="Code">💻</a></td>
<td align="center"><a href="https://github.com/jalaniz1"><img src="https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/1664815?v=4?s=100" width="100px;" alt="James Alaniz"/><br /><sub><b>James Alaniz</b></sub></a><br /><a href="https://github.com/up-for-grabs/up-for-grabs.net/commits?author=jalaniz1" title="Code">💻</a></td>
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<td align="center"><a href="https://github.com/gewarren"><img src="https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/24882762?v=4?s=100" width="100px;" alt="Genevieve Warren"/><br /><sub><b>Genevieve Warren</b></sub></a><br /><a href="https://github.com/up-for-grabs/up-for-grabs.net/commits?author=gewarren" title="Documentation">📖</a></td>
<td align="center"><a href="https://github.com/SaadAnsari17"><img src="https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/94478736?v=4?s=100" width="100px;" alt="Saad"/><br /><sub><b>Saad</b></sub></a><br /><a href="https://github.com/up-for-grabs/up-for-grabs.net/commits?author=SaadAnsari17" title="Code">💻</a></td>
<td align="center"><a href="https://github.com/JeetPatel1016"><img src="https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/60153965?v=4?s=100" width="100px;" alt="Jeet Patel"/><br /><sub><b>Jeet Patel</b></sub></a><br /><a href="https://github.com/up-for-grabs/up-for-grabs.net/commits?author=JeetPatel1016" title="Code">💻</a></td>
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This project follows the [all-contributors](https://github.com/all-contributors/all-contributors) specification. Contributions of any kind are welcome!

## About

Up-For-Grabs is a platform that connects open source projects with new contributors. We maintain a curated list of tasks that are specifically designed for newcomers to open source development. Visit our [website](https://up-for-grabs.net/) to find your next contribution opportunity!

## Quick Links

- 🌐 [Browse Projects](https://up-for-grabs.net/)
- 📝 [List Your Project](docs/list-a-project.md)
- 🤝 [Contribution Guidelines](.github/CONTRIBUTING.md)
- 📘 [How It Works](docs/how-it-works.md)

## For Project Maintainers

### Adding Your Project

1. Ensure your project has:
- Clear documentation for newcomers
- Tasks labeled specifically for new contributors
- Active maintainers to review submissions

2. [Follow our guide](docs/list-a-project.md) to submit your project through a pull request

3. Tag your issues with labels like "up-for-grabs", "good first issue", or "help wanted"

## For Contributors

### Getting Started

1. **Find a Project**: Browse our [website](https://up-for-grabs.net/) to find projects that interest you

2. **Select a Task**: Look for issues tagged as beginner-friendly

3. **Make a Contribution**: Follow the project's contribution guidelines to submit your work

### Contributing to Up-For-Grabs

Want to improve Up-For-Grabs itself? Here's how:

1. **Setup Your Environment**
```bash
git clone https://github.com/up-for-grabs/up-for-grabs.net.git
cd up-for-grabs.net
# Follow setup instructions in CONTRIBUTING.md
```

2. **Run Tests Locally**
```bash
# Commands specified in CONTRIBUTING.md
```

3. **Submit Changes**
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch
- Make your changes
- Submit a pull request

## Project Architecture

The Up-For-Grabs website is built using:
- Jekyll for static site generation
- GitHub Pages for hosting
- GitHub Actions for continuous integration
- Netlify for preview deployments

Detailed technical documentation can be found in our [How it works](docs/how-it-works.md) guide.

## Community Guidelines

- Be respectful and inclusive
- Help others learn and grow
- Follow the project's code of conduct
- Ask questions in our discussions section
- Report bugs through GitHub issues

## Recognition

This project thrives thanks to our [contributors](#contributors). We follow the [all-contributors](https://github.com/all-contributors/all-contributors) specification and welcome contributions of any kind.

## License

This project is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).

## Support

- 📫 [Open an issue](https://github.com/up-for-grabs/up-for-grabs.net/issues) for bug reports or feature requests
- 💬 Join our discussions for general questions
- 🤝 Follow us on social media (links in website footer)

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