Add contributing guidelines including the current contributor list

CONTRIBUTING.md

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+# Contributing to Capture
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing to Capture! Whether you're fixing bugs, adding features, or improving documentation, your efforts are appreciated.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+- **Star the Repository**: If you like the project, give it a star to show your support.
+- **Join the Community**: Connect with us on [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/NAb6H3UTjK) for discussions and support.
+- **Explore Issues**: Check out [open issues](https://github.com/bluewave-labs/capture/issues) and look for those labeled `good first issue` if you're new.
+
+## Reporting Bugs
+
+1. **Search Existing Issues**: Before reporting, see if the issue already exists.
+2. **Open a New Issue**: If not found, create a new issue with:
+   - A clear title and description.
+   - Steps to reproduce the problem.
+   - Expected vs. actual behavior.
+   - Relevant logs or screenshots.
+
+## Suggesting Features
+
+1. **Check for Similar Requests**: Look through existing issues to avoid duplicates.
+2. **Create a Feature Request**: If unique, open a new issue detailing:
+   - The problem you're addressing.
+   - Proposed solution or feature.
+   - Any alternatives considered.
+
+## Architecture Overview
+
+Read a detailed structure of Capture if you would like to deep dive into the architecture.
+
+- [Architecture Overview](docs/README.md#high-level-overview)
+- [Capture DeepWiki Page](https://deepwiki.com/bluewave-labs/capture)
+
+## Development Setup
+
+1. **Clone the Repository**:
+
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/bluewave-labs/capture.git
+   cd capture
+
+2. **Install Dependencies**:
+
+   ```bash
+    go mod tidy
+    ```
+
+3. **Run the Application**:
+
+    ```bash
+    go run cmd/capture/main.go
+    ```
+
+## Coding Guidelines
+
+- **Code Style**: Follow Go conventions and project-specific guidelines.
+- **Linting**: Run linters to catch issues early.
+- **Documentation**: Update or add documentation as needed.
+- **Tests**: Write tests for new features and bug fixes.
+
+## Submitting Changes
+
+1. **Create a Branch**: Use a descriptive name for your branch.
+
+   ```bash
+   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
+   ```
+
+2. **Make Your Changes**: Ensure code is clean and well-documented.
+3. **Test Your Changes**: Verify that everything works as expected.
+4. **Commit and Push**:
+
+   ```bash
+   git add .
+   git commit -m "Brief description of changes"
+   git push origin feature/your-feature-name
+   ```
+
+5. **Open a Pull Request**: Go to the repository and open a PR against the develop branch.
+
+Your contributions make Capture better for everyone. We appreciate your time and effort!

README.md

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 You can find the OpenAPI specifications [here](https://github.com/bluewave-labs/capture/blob/develop/openapi.yml)
 
+## Contributing
+
+We welcome contributions! If you would like to contribute, please read the [CONTRIBUTING.md](./CONTRIBUTING.md) file for more information.
+
+<a href="https://github.com/bluewave-labs/capture/graphs/contributors">
+  <img alt=""src="https://contrib.rocks/image?repo=bluewave-labs/capture" />
+</a>
+
+## Star History
+
+[![Star History Chart](https://api.star-history.com/svg?repos=bluewave-labs/capture&type=Date)](https://www.star-history.com/#bluewave-labs/capture&Date)
+
 ## License
 
 Capture is licensed under AGPLv3. You can find the license [here](./LICENSE)