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# Contribute to the documentation

Thank you for your interest in contributing to our documentation! This guide will help you get started.

## How to contribute

### Edit directly on GitLab

1. Open the file you want to edit in the [AutoLibrary Manuals repository](https://gitlab.com/KenanZhu/AutoLibraryManuals). If you don't have write access, fork the repository and open the file in your fork.
2. Select **Edit** > **Edit single file** and make your changes.
3. Commit your changes to a new branch and open a merge request targeting the manuals repository.

### Develop locally

1. Fork and clone the [AutoLibrary Manuals repository](https://gitlab.com/KenanZhu/AutoLibraryManuals).
2. Run `npm i -g mint` to install the Mintlify CLI.
3. Create a branch and edit the documentation.
4. Run `mint dev` from the directory containing `docs.json`.
5. Preview your changes at `http://localhost:3000`.
6. Commit and push your branch, then open a merge request targeting the manuals repository.

For more details, see the [local development instructions](README.md#开发).

## Writing guidelines

- **Use active voice**: "Run the command" not "The command should be run"
- **Address the reader directly**: Use "you" instead of "the user"
- **Keep sentences concise**: Aim for one idea per sentence
- **Lead with the goal**: Start instructions with what the user wants to accomplish
- **Use consistent terminology**: Don't alternate between synonyms for the same concept
- **Include examples**: Show, don't just tell