# Contributing to BetterCapture

Thank you for your interest in contributing to BetterCapture! We want to make this project the best macOS screen recorder, and we appreciate your help.

## Feature Requests

If you have an idea for a new feature, please [open a discussion](https://github.com/jsattler/BetterCapture/discussions) first.

We want to ensure that new features align with the project's goals and architectural direction before any work begins. **Any issues or pull requests for feature requests submitted without prior discussion will be closed immediately.**

## Bug Reports

If you've found a bug, please [open an issue](https://github.com/jsattler/BetterCapture/issues). To help us fix it as quickly as possible, please include:

- A clear, descriptive title.
- Steps to reproduce the bug.
- What you expected to happen vs. what actually happened.
- Your macOS version and hardware details.
- Any relevant logs or screenshots.

## Pull Requests

1. **Bug Fixes**: Feel free to submit pull requests for bug fixes directly.
2. **Features**: As mentioned above, please discuss new features in a discussion first.
3. **Branching**: Create a feature branch from `main`.
4. **Style**: Follow the existing code style and conventions.
5. **Tests**: Add unit tests for any new logic where possible.
6. **Linting**: Ensure `SwiftLint` passes if you have it installed.