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+# Contributing to Auth0 Deploy CLI
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing! This guide will help you get started with contributing to the Auth0 Deploy CLI project.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+- Node.js ≥20.18.1
+- Git with signed commits configured
+- Auth0 Development Tenant (for testing)
+
+### Fork and Clone
+
+1. **Fork** the repository on GitHub
+2. **Clone** your fork locally:
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/auth0-deploy-cli.git
+   cd auth0-deploy-cli
+   ```
+3. **Add upstream** remote:
+   ```bash
+   git remote add upstream https://github.com/auth0/auth0-deploy-cli.git
+   ```
+
+### Development Setup
+
+```bash
+# Install dependencies
+npm ci
+```
+
+## Development Workflow
+
+### Create Feature Branch
+
+```bash
+# Sync with upstream
+git fetch upstream
+git checkout master
+git merge upstream/master
+
+# Create feature branch
+git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
+```
+
+### Development Commands
+
+```bash
+# Development with watch mode
+npm run dev
+
+# Run tests
+npm test
+
+# Run single test file
+npx ts-mocha test/path/to/specific.test.ts
+
+# Lint and format
+npm run lint:fix
+npm run format
+
+# Check TypeScript compilation
+npx tsc --noEmit
+
+# Run CLI locally for testing
+npm run build && node lib/index.js --help
+```
+
+### Testing Requirements
+
+Before submitting a PR, ensure all tests pass:
+
+```bash
+# Unit tests (required)
+npm test
+```
+
+### Testing Your Changes Locally
+
+To test your changes with the actual CLI:
+
+```bash
+# Build the project
+npm run build
+
+# Run CLI commands locally
+node lib/index.js --help
+node lib/index.js export --help
+node lib/index.js import --help
+
+# Example: Test export command
+node lib/index.js export -c config.json -f yaml -o ./local-export/
+
+# Example: Test import command
+node lib/index.js import -c config.json -i ./local-export/tenant.yaml
+```
+
+### Running Individual Tests
+
+To run a single test file or specific test:
+
+```bash
+# Run all tests in a file
+npx ts-mocha --timeout=7500 -p tsconfig.json test/tools/auth0/handlers/actions.tests.js
+
+# Run a specific test by name
+npx ts-mocha --timeout=7500 -p tsconfig.json \
+  test/tools/auth0/handlers/actions.tests.js \
+  -g="should create action"
+```
+
+## Code Standards
+
+- **ESLint** (Airbnb base configuration)
+- **Prettier** formatting (100 character line width)
+- **Comprehensive test coverage** for new functionality
+- **JSDoc comments** for public APIs
+
+## Pull Request Process
+
+1. **Ensure your branch is up to date** with upstream master
+2. **Run all tests** and ensure they pass
+3. **Create PR** against the `master` branch
+4. **Fill out the PR template** completely:
+   - Clear description of changes
+   - Link to related issues
+   - Testing approach
+   - Complete the checklist
+5. **Address code review feedback**
+6. **Ensure CI checks pass**
+
+### PR Requirements
+
+- ✅ All CI checks pass
+- ✅ Code review approved
+- ✅ Tests added/updated for new functionality
+- ✅ Documentation updated (if applicable)
+- ✅ No merge conflicts
+- ✅ Signed commits
+
 ## Commits
 
 All commits should be signed to enhance security, authorship, trust and compliance.
@@ -22,13 +163,13 @@ npm version patch --no-git-tag-version
 npm version prerelease --preid beta --no-git-tag-version
 ```
 
-## Publishing
+## Getting Help
 
-Publishing to NPM has 2 different processes. Production process is automated by creating a git tag on master.
+- **Documentation**: Check the [docs/](./docs/) directory for detailed guides
+- **Issues**: Search [existing issues](https://github.com/auth0/auth0-deploy-cli/issues) before creating new ones
+- **Community**: Visit the [Auth0 Community](https://community.auth0.com/) for general questions
+- **Security**: Report security vulnerabilities through [Auth0's responsible disclosure program](https://auth0.com/responsible-disclosure-policy)
 
-Publishing the beta should be done manually:
+## Code of Conduct
 
-```sh
-npm run build
-npm publish --tag beta
-```
+This project follows [Auth0's Code of Conduct](https://github.com/auth0/open-source-template/blob/master/CODE-OF-CONDUCT.md). By participating, you agree to uphold this code.