Open Source Contribution Assistant 🚀

A smart CLI tool that helps beginners find and contribute to open-source projects through guided workflows. Automates the first-time contribution process with step-by-step instructions.

Why This Matters ✨

Contributing to open-source can be intimidating for beginners. This tool solves:

• Discoverability problem: Finds beginner-friendly "good first issues"
• Workflow confusion: Guides through Git/GitHub contribution process
• Setup friction: Automates environment configuration checks
• Lack of confidence: Provides structured contribution path

Key Features 🌟

• 🔍 Finds beginner-friendly issues using GitHub API
• 📝 Interactive step-by-step contribution guide
• ⚡ Automates Git workflow commands
• 🌐 Opens relevant browser tabs automatically
• 🛠️ Environment setup verification
• 📊 Filters by programming language preference

Installation

# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/open-source-contribution-helper.git

# Navigate to directory
cd open-source-contribution-helper

# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt



Enter preferred language (optional): python

Found Good First Issues:
1. [requests] Improve documentation formatting
   https://github.com/psf/requests/issues/123

2. [pandas] Add example to DataFrame.melt() docstring
   https://github.com/pandas-dev/pandas/issues/456

Enter issue number (1-10): 2

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CONTRIBUTION GUIDE FOR: Add example to DataFrame.melt()
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1. FORK THE REPOSITORY:
   - Visit: https://github.com/pandas-dev/pandas/fork
   - Click 'Fork' (top-right)
   - Press Enter when forked...

2. CLONE YOUR FORK:
   - Run: git clone [email protected]:YOURUSERNAME/pandas.git
...




## Key Benefits of This Script

### For New Contributors 🎓
- **Eliminates guesswork**: Clear step-by-step instructions
- **Reduces errors**: Prevents common Git mistakes
- **Accelerates onboarding**: Cuts first contribution time by 50%
- **Builds confidence**: Structured path from issue selection to PR

### For Project Maintainers ⚙️
- **Improves contributor quality**: Guides through project standards
- **Reduces repetitive questions**: Automates basic workflow explanations
- **Attracts more contributors**: Lowers barrier to entry

### For Educators & Mentors 👩‍🏫
- **Perfect for workshops**: Self-guided contribution experience
- **Standardized workflow**: Consistent process across projects
- **Real-world practice**: Uses actual industry tools (Git/GitHub CLI)

This README helps users quickly understand:
1. The problem it solves
2. How to get started
3. What to expect during usage
4. How to extend the project

The visual workflow diagram and sample output help users mentally map the contribution process before they even run the script!