Contributing to Wotsup.org

Thanks for your interest — contributions keep this resource useful. This page is a short guide to help you get started quickly.

Who should contribute

  • Researchers, archivists, and hobbyists who can improve or correct format information.
  • People who find an error or have a useful additional resource (spec, sample, or reference).

Why contribute

  • Improve the accuracy and discoverability of format information for everyone.
  • Preserve historical and technical details that are otherwise hard to find.

When to contribute

  • If you spot a factual error or broken link.
  • If you have a primary specification, authoritative reference, or a verified file to add.

How to start (simple)

  1. Fork the repository on GitHub: https://github.com/Matt-17/Wotsup.org.
  2. Create a small branch for your change (e.g. fix/typo-zip or add/zip-spec).
  3. Make a minimal, focused change (fix, small addition, or a single new format).
  4. Push and open a Pull Request with a clear description and source references.

If you prefer, open an issue first to discuss larger or uncertain changes before working on them.

What to read first

  • The repository README.md — quick start and build notes (for maintainers and larger contributions).
  • This site’s FAQ and How to Use pages — to understand how content is presented to readers.

Reporting issues

  • Open an issue on GitHub: https://github.com/Matt-17/Wotsup.org/issues.
  • Provide: a short summary, the page or format affected, steps to reproduce, and suggested correction or reference links.

Licensing and attribution

  • If you submit content or files, include a clear license statement or attribution so maintainers know how to treat the material.

Thank you — small, careful contributions are the most helpful. If you want a hand, open an issue and we’ll guide you.