How to contribute
CatDat is developed in an open-source GitHub repository owned by Martin Brandenburg. It welcomes contributions from the community, including filling in missing information or discovering new combinations of properties.
There are three ways to contribute:
Option 1: Use the Suggestion Form
On most pages of CatDat, you will find a suggestion form at the bottom. Use it to contribute new data, report an issue, or make a suggestion. After submission, the form automatically creates a GitHub issue, which we then review and try to resolve and implement.
This option does not require any knowledge of GitHub or coding, making it accessible to everyone. It also does not require following any guidelines for adding new data.
Option 2: Create a Pull Request
Create a pull request on GitHub. You will need a GitHub account and some coding knowledge. Make sure to follow the contribution guidelines.
Option 3: Create an Issue
Create an issue on GitHub. You will need a GitHub account.