This document outlines the framework for building and nurturing the BugHunter community. Our goal is to create a welcoming, collaborative, and active environment for everyone interested in the project.
- Vision: To build the most effective and user-friendly open-source security auditing tool, driven by a vibrant and inclusive community.
- Mission: To empower developers and security enthusiasts to find and fix vulnerabilities by providing powerful tools, fostering knowledge sharing, and promoting a culture of proactive security.
We value all forms of contribution. Here are some of the roles within our community:
- User: Anyone who uses BugHunter CLI. Your feedback is invaluable.
- Contributor: Anyone who contributes code, documentation, tutorials, or participates in discussions.
- Advocate: Members who help spread the word about BugHunter CLI.
- Maintainer: Experienced contributors responsible for the project's direction, maintenance, and releases.
We will recognize contributions through:
- Shout-outs on our official communication channels.
- A contributors list in the
README.md. - Special roles/badges on our community platforms.
- GitHub Discussions: For general questions, ideas, and community conversations.
- GitHub Issues: For bug reports and feature requests.
- Discord/Slack: (To be established) For real-time chat and collaboration.
- Mailing List: (To be established) For announcements and important updates.
We welcome contributions of all kinds! Please refer to our CONTRIBUTING.md for details on how to get started.
- Code of Conduct: All community members are expected to adhere to our
CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md. - Finding Issues: Look for issues tagged
good first issueorhelp wantedon GitHub.
We plan to host regular events to keep the community engaged:
- Community Calls: Monthly or quarterly calls to discuss project updates and gather feedback.
- Bug Bashes: Coordinated events to find and fix bugs together.
- Workshops & Webinars: Educational sessions on using BugHunter CLI and related security topics.
BugHunter CLI is an open-source project with a meritocratic governance model. Key decisions are made by the maintainers, with input from the community. We are committed to transparency and will document major decisions and discussions publicly.