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The '''EPrints Community''' thrives on contributions from users, developers, and repository administrators worldwide. Whether you are fixing a typo in the documentation, sharing usability feedback, or writing code for the core platform, your input helps make EPrints better for everyone. | The '''EPrints Community''' thrives on contributions from users, developers, and repository administrators worldwide. Whether you are fixing a typo in the documentation, sharing usability feedback, or writing code for the core platform, your input helps make EPrints better for everyone. | ||
| − | <i>To prevent spam, editing the wiki requires a registered account. Click the '''Request | + | <i>To prevent spam, editing the wiki requires a registered account. Click the '''[[Special:RequestAccount|Request Account]]''' link at the top-right of any page to sign up. Accounts are free, but require email activation.</i> |
== Contributing to the Wiki == | == Contributing to the Wiki == | ||
Help us keep our documentation accurate, complete, and up-to-date. | Help us keep our documentation accurate, complete, and up-to-date. | ||
| − | * '''[[Wiki | + | * '''[[Wiki editing guidelines]]''' — Please read our style guide before creating or editing pages. It covers formatting standards, categorization, and best practices to keep our documentation organized and easy to navigate. |
* '''Improve Existing Pages''' — Notice missing information or outdated instructions? Jump right in and edit! | * '''Improve Existing Pages''' — Notice missing information or outdated instructions? Jump right in and edit! | ||
* '''Create New Content''' — Have a tutorial, integration guide, or troubleshooting workflow to share? Check that a similar page doesn't already exist, then start writing. | * '''Create New Content''' — Have a tutorial, integration guide, or troubleshooting workflow to share? Check that a similar page doesn't already exist, then start writing. | ||
Revision as of 10:51, 5 October 2026
The EPrints Community thrives on contributions from users, developers, and repository administrators worldwide. Whether you are fixing a typo in the documentation, sharing usability feedback, or writing code for the core platform, your input helps make EPrints better for everyone.
To prevent spam, editing the wiki requires a registered account. Click the Request Account link at the top-right of any page to sign up. Accounts are free, but require email activation.
Contributing to the Wiki
Help us keep our documentation accurate, complete, and up-to-date.
- Wiki editing guidelines — Please read our style guide before creating or editing pages. It covers formatting standards, categorization, and best practices to keep our documentation organized and easy to navigate.
- Improve Existing Pages — Notice missing information or outdated instructions? Jump right in and edit!
- Create New Content — Have a tutorial, integration guide, or troubleshooting workflow to share? Check that a similar page doesn't already exist, then start writing.
Contributing to EPrints Development
Whether you are a developer, designer, or daily user, there are several ways to shape the future of the EPrints software platform:
- EPrints usability — Share your user experience feedback, report workflow bottlenecks, or contribute to accessibility and UI improvements.
- New features in EPrints — Explore released features, view proposed enhancements, or submit your own ideas for the roadmap.
- How to contribute to EPrints development — Learn about our development workflow, coding standards, pull request process, and how to set up a local development environment.
Source Code Repositories on GitHub
Our code, issue trackers, and official releases are hosted on GitHub:
- EPrints 3.4 on GitHub — Current codebase, active releases, and main issue tracker for version 3.4+.
- EPrints 3.3 on GitHub — Legacy codebase and issue tracker for version 3.3 maintenance.
Need help getting started? Ask a question on the EPrints-Tech mailing list or connect with community members on GitHub.
