How to Contribute
Beaver Notes is a fully open-source indie project. Our mission is to deliver a privacy-focused, easy-to-use note-taking app, and you can be part of it, even if you’re not a programmer.
💻 Code Contributions
Code is at the heart of Beaver. You can:
- Fix bugs
- Work on GitHub issues
- Implement roadmap features
🌍 Translations
Beaver is used worldwide, help us reach more people by translating the desktop app.
You can start a brand-new translation or improve an existing one using Traduora.
📖 Documentation
Helping with documentation is one of the biggest ways you can contribute.
Every new feature needs clear docs, and your help means more time for developers to code.
👉 Start contributing to the Docs
📝 Blog Posts
The blog keeps users updated and helps the project grow. You can contribute by:
- Writing release articles
- Sharing tips & tricks
- Interviewing contributors
👉 Start contributing to the Blog
🎨 UI & UX
Got an eye for design? You can:
- Open a GitHub issue with ideas
- Submit design proposals on GitHub Discussions or Reddit.
- Contribute code to improve UI/UX
👉 Submit your proposal on GitHub Discussions or Reddit
🚀 First Steps
Not sure where to begin?
- Join the community on Reddit or GitHub Discussions
- Browse our Good First Issues
- Pick a small issue or translation task
- Say hello and ask questions, we’re here to help
Every contribution, big or small, helps Beaver Notes grow 💖