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# Contributing to Dashboard Icons
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Thank you for your interest in contributing to our icon collection! These guidelines will help ensure smooth collaboration and maintain the quality of our collection.
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## Table of Contents
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- [Contributing to Dashboard Icons](#contributing-to-dashboard-icons)
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- [Table of Contents](#table-of-contents)
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- [Icon Specifications](#icon-specifications)
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- [Format Requirements](#format-requirements)
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- [Quality Standards](#quality-standards)
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- [Light \& Dark Variants](#light--dark-variants)
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- [File Naming](#file-naming)
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- [Requesting New Icons](#requesting-new-icons)
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- [Improving the Repository](#improving-the-repository)
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- [Code of Conduct](#code-of-conduct)
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- [Questions?](#questions)
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## Icon Specifications
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### Format Requirements
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- **SVG Format**: All icons must be submitted in SVG format
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- **Auto-Generated Formats**: PNG and WEBP versions are generated automatically with:
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- Height: 512 pixels
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- Width: Auto (maintaining aspect ratio)
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- Transparency: Enabled
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### Quality Standards
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- **Clean SVG**: No embedded raster images in SVG files
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- **Proper Cropping**: Remove empty space for proper centering
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- Use [SVG Crop](https://svgcrop.com/) for assistance
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- **No Upscaling**: Maintain original quality without artificial enlargement
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### Light & Dark Variants
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For monochrome or single-color icons:
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- **Light Variant**: Required for dark backgrounds
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- Invert black elements
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- Adjust colors for visibility
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- **Dark Variant**: Required for light backgrounds
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- Invert white elements
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- Adjust colors for visibility
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**Tool Recommendation**: [DEEditor](https://deeditor.com/) for color adjustments
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### File Naming
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- **Kebab Case**: Use lowercase with hyphens
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- Example: "Nextcloud Calendar" → `nextcloud-calendar.svg`
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- **Variant Suffixes**:
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- `-light` for dark backgrounds
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- `-dark` for light backgrounds
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## Requesting New Icons
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To request a new icon:
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1. **Create an Issue**:
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- Use the appropriate [issue template](https://github.com/homarr-labs/dashboard-icons/issues/new/choose)
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- Choose between "Light & dark icon" or "Normal icon" template
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2. **Provide Information**:
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- Service/application name
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- Official logo or icon source
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- Any specific requirements or notes
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3. **Upload Icon** (optional):
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- Attach the SVG file directly to the issue
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- Include both light and dark variants if applicable
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4. **Wait for Review**:
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- Our team will review your request
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- We may request adjustments if needed
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- Once approved, we'll add the icon to the collection
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## Improving the Repository
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To contribute to the repository itself:
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1. **Fork the Repository**
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2. **Make Your Changes**:
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- Documentation improvements
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- Website enhancements
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- Repository maintenance
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- Bug fixes
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3. **Submit a Pull Request**:
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- Use semantic commit messages following the format: `<type>(scope): description`
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- `feat(icons): add nextcloud-calendar`
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- `fix(website): correct icon preview`
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- `docs(readme): update installation instructions`
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- Reference any related issues
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- Follow our [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)
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## Code of Conduct
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By contributing, you agree to abide by our [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). Please review it to understand the expectations for all participants.
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## Questions?
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If you have any questions or need assistance, contact us at [homarr-labs@proton.me](mailto:homarr-labs@proton.me).
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