GitHub.Repo.Contributing.md

category	severity	online version
Repository	Important	https://github.com/microsoft/PSRule.Rules.GitHub/blob/main/docs/en/rules/GitHub.Repo.Contributing.md

Use a CONTRIBUTING file

SYNOPSIS

Use a CONTRIBUTING.md file in the default branch to communicate how to contribute to the project.

DESCRIPTION

The CONTRIBUTING.md file is used to communicate guidelines on how people should contribute. When someone opens a pull request or creates an issue, they will see a link to the contributing guidelines. For public projects, contributing guidelines is included in GitHub's community profile scorecard.

A CONTRIBUTING.md file can be created in the repository root, .github/, or docs/ directories.

RECOMMENDATION

Consider creating a CONTRIBUTING.md file in the default branch to communicate how people should contribute.

LINKS

• Setting guidelines for repository contributors
• Writing your contributing guidelines