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Ways to Contribute

💻

Code Contributions

Help improve LocalClip by submitting code changes. We welcome contributions of all sizes:

  • Keyboard shortcuts and accessibility features
  • Privacy and security enhancements
  • Multi-format clipboard support
  • Search and filtering capabilities
  • Performance optimizations
  • Cross-platform compatibility fixes

Check our good first issues to get started.

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Bug Reports

Found a bug? Help us improve by reporting it:

  • Check if the issue already exists
  • Include detailed steps to reproduce
  • Mention your OS (Windows/macOS/Linux) and version
  • Specify LocalClip version (found in Settings > About)
  • Add screenshots or screen recordings if applicable
  • Include clipboard content types that cause issues
Report a Bug
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Feature Requests

Have an idea for a new feature? We'd love to hear it:

  • New clipboard content types support
  • Advanced search and filtering options
  • UI/UX improvements and themes
  • Productivity workflow enhancements
  • Integration with other apps
  • Accessibility improvements
  • Plugin system extensions
Request a Feature
📚

Documentation

Help improve our documentation:

  • Update installation guides for all platforms
  • Improve keyboard shortcuts documentation
  • Add troubleshooting guides
  • Create video tutorials
  • Document privacy and security features
  • Write developer guides
  • Fix typos and improve clarity
Improve Documentation
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Translations

Help make LocalClip available in more languages:

  • Translate the user interface
  • Localize keyboard shortcuts
  • Translate error messages and tooltips
  • Review existing translations
  • Keep translations up to date
  • Add right-to-left language support
Help with Translations
🧪

Testing

Help ensure LocalClip works well across all platforms:

  • Test on Windows 10/11 with different configurations
  • Test on macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon)
  • Test on various Linux distributions
  • Verify keyboard shortcuts work correctly
  • Test clipboard content types and formats
  • Performance testing with large clipboard histories
  • Accessibility testing with screen readers
Learn About Testing
🎨

Design & UX

Help improve LocalClip's user experience:

  • Design new Windows 11-inspired UI components
  • Create app icons and visual assets
  • Improve accessibility and usability
  • Design new themes and color schemes
  • Create mockups for new features
  • Optimize layouts for different screen sizes
Share Design Ideas
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Security & Privacy

Help make LocalClip more secure and privacy-focused:

  • Review security implementations
  • Improve data encryption features
  • Enhance excluded apps functionality
  • Audit privacy features
  • Test incognito mode
  • Improve auto-cleanup mechanisms
Security Guidelines

Our Tech Stack

LocalClip is built using modern technologies that make it efficient, cross-platform, and maintainable. Familiarity with these technologies will help you contribute effectively.

⚛️
React 18
Modern UI components with hooks and TypeScript
🔷
TypeScript
Type-safe development and better DX
⚡
Electron 36
Cross-platform desktop framework
🎨
Tailwind CSS
Windows 11-inspired UI styling
📦
SQLite
Local clipboard history storage
🐻
Zustand
Lightweight state management
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Jest & RTL
Testing framework and utilities
⚙️
Electron Vite
Fast build tool and development server
🎭
Framer Motion
Smooth animations and transitions
🔧
Node.js 18+
Runtime environment and tooling
📱
Lucide React
Beautiful icon library
🏗️
Electron Builder
Multi-platform app packaging

Development Setup

1

Prerequisites

Make sure you have the required tools installed:

# Node.js 18 or higher
node --version
npm --version

# Git for version control
git --version
2

Fork and Clone the Repository

Start by forking the LocalClip repository on GitHub, then clone your fork locally:

git clone https://github.com/YOUR-USERNAME/LocalClip.git
cd LocalClip
git remote add upstream https://github.com/ahadalichowdhury/LocalClip-app.git
3

Install Dependencies

Install all project dependencies using npm:

npm install
4

Start Development Server

Run the development server to start working on LocalClip:

# Start development mode
npm run dev

# Run tests
npm test

# Run linting
npm run lint
5

Project Structure

Familiarize yourself with the project structure:

LocalClip/
├── src/
│ ├── main/ # Electron main process
│ ├── renderer/ # React frontend
│ ├── preload/ # Preload scripts
│ └── shared/ # Shared types and utilities
├── assets/ # Icons and resources
├── docs/ # Documentation
├── tests/ # Test files
└── scripts/ # Build and utility scripts
6

Make Your Changes

Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix:

git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
# Make your changes
git add .
git commit -m "Add your descriptive commit message"
git push origin feature/your-feature-name
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Submit a Pull Request

Once your changes are ready, submit a pull request:

  • Go to your fork on GitHub
  • Click "New Pull Request"
  • Provide a clear title and description
  • Reference any related issues
  • Wait for review and feedback

Amazing Contributors

While LocalClip started as a solo project, it has grown thanks to the incredible contributions from developers around the world. Here are some of the amazing people who have helped make LocalClip better:

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Want to Join Our Contributors?

LocalClip is always looking for passionate developers, designers, and enthusiasts to help make it even better. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, there's a place for you in our community!

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