IIITH Mess MCP Server

# Contributing to Mess MCP Server Thank you for considering contributing to this project! ## How to Contribute ### Reporting Bugs If you find a bug: 1. Check if it's already reported in [Issues](https://github.com/NJP6969/IIITH-mess-mcp/issues) 2. If not, create a new issue with: - Clear description of the problem - Steps to reproduce - Expected vs actual behavior - Your environment (OS, Node version, Claude Desktop version) ### Suggesting Features Have an idea? Open an issue with: - Clear description of the feature - Use case / why it would be useful - Any implementation ideas ### Pull Requests 1. Fork the repository 2. Create a feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature`) 3. Make your changes 4. Test thoroughly 5. Commit with clear messages 6. Push to your fork 7. Open a Pull Request ### Development Setup ```bash git clone https://github.com/yourusername/mess-mcp.git cd mess-mcp npm install cp .env.example .env # Add your API key to .env npm run build ``` ### Code Style - Use TypeScript - Follow existing code patterns - Add types for all functions - Keep functions focused and documented - Run `npm run build` before committing ### Testing Before submitting: - Build successfully (`npm run build`) - Test with Claude Desktop - Verify all changed tools work correctly - Check for TypeScript errors ## Code of Conduct - Be respectful and constructive - Welcome newcomers - Focus on what's best for the community - Show empathy towards others ## Questions? Open an issue or discussion - we're happy to help! --- Thank you for contributing! 🎉