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+# Contributing Guidelines
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing to this project! We welcome contributions from everyone.
+To maintain a welcoming and collaborative environment, please review and follow these guidelines when contributing.
+
+## Ways to Contribute
+
+There are two ways you can contribute to this project:
+
+1. Reporting Bugs: If you encounter any issues or bugs while using the packer template, please open an issue on the repository's issue tracker.
+2. Submitting Pull Requests: If you would like to contribute code or fixes, you can submit a pull request. Please make sure to follow the guidelines below.
+
+## Pull Request Guidelines
+
+1. **Fork** the repository and create your branch from `main`.
+
+3. Make sure your code adheres to the existing coding style and conventions.
+4. Write clear, concise commit messages.
+5. If your contribution introduces new functionality, make sure to include appropriate documentation and/or update existing documentation.
+6. Test your changes thoroughly to ensure they do not introduce any regressions.
+7. Make sure your pull request title and description clearly explain the purpose and scope of the changes.
+
+## Getting Help
+
+If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to the project maintainers through the issue tracker.
+Thank you for contributing to this project!