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+# Contributing to Coolify
+> "First, thanks for considering contributing to my project. It really means a lot!" - [@andrasbacsai](https://github.com/andrasbacsai)
+
+You can ask for guidance anytime on our [Discord server](https://coollabs.io/discord) in the `#contribute` channel.
+
+To understand the tech stack, please refer to the [Tech Stack](TECH_STACK.md) document.
+
+
+## Table of Contents
+1. [Setup Development Environment](#1-setup-development-environment)
+2. [Verify Installation](#2-verify-installation-optional)
+3. [Fork and Setup Local Repository](#3-fork-and-setup-local-repository)
+4. [Set up Environment Variables](#4-set-up-environment-variables)
+5. [Start Coolify](#5-start-coolify)
+6. [Start Development](#6-start-development)
+7. [Create a Pull Request](#7-create-a-pull-request)
+8. [Development Notes](#development-notes)
+9. [Resetting Development Environment](#resetting-development-environment)
+10. [Additional Contribution Guidelines](#additional-contribution-guidelines)
+
+
+## 1. Setup Development Environment
+Follow the steps below for your operating system:
+
+<details>
+<summary><strong>Windows</strong></summary>
+
+1. Install `docker-ce`, Docker Desktop (or similar):
+   - Docker CE (recommended):
+     - Install Windows Subsystem for Linux v2 (WSL2) by following this guide: [Install WSL](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install?ref=coolify)
+     - After installing WSL2, install Docker CE for your Linux distribution by following this guide: [Install Docker Engine](https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/?ref=coolify)
+     - Make sure to choose the appropriate Linux distribution (e.g., Ubuntu) when following the Docker installation guide
+   - Install Docker Desktop (easier):
+     - Download and install [Docker Desktop for Windows](https://docs.docker.com/desktop/install/windows-install/?ref=coolify)
+     - Ensure WSL2 backend is enabled in Docker Desktop settings
+
+2. Install Spin:
+   - Follow the instructions to install Spin on Windows from the [Spin documentation](https://serversideup.net/open-source/spin/docs/installation/install-windows#download-and-install-spin-into-wsl2?ref=coolify)
+
+</details>
+
+<details>
+<summary><strong>MacOS</strong></summary>
+
+1. Install Orbstack, Docker Desktop (or similar):
+   - Orbstack (recommended, as it is a faster and lighter alternative to Docker Desktop):
+     - Download and install [Orbstack](https://docs.orbstack.dev/quick-start#installation?ref=coolify)
+   - Docker Desktop:
+     - Download and install [Docker Desktop for Mac](https://docs.docker.com/desktop/install/mac-install/?ref=coolify)
+
+2. Install Spin:
+   - Follow the instructions to install Spin on MacOS from the [Spin documentation](https://serversideup.net/open-source/spin/docs/installation/install-macos/#download-and-install-spin?ref=coolify)
+
+</details>
+
+<details>
+<summary><strong>Linux</strong></summary>
+
+1. Install Docker Engine, Docker Desktop (or similar):
+   - Docker Engine (recommended, as there is no VM overhead):
+     - Follow the official [Docker Engine installation guide](https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/?ref=coolify) for your Linux distribution
+   - Docker Desktop:
+     - If you want a GUI, you can use [Docker Desktop for Linux](https://docs.docker.com/desktop/install/linux-install/?ref=coolify)
+
+2. Install Spin:
+   - Follow the instructions to install Spin on Linux from the [Spin documentation](https://serversideup.net/open-source/spin/docs/installation/install-linux#configure-docker-permissions?ref=coolify)
+
+</details>
+
+
+## 2. Verify Installation (Optional)
+After installing Docker (or Orbstack) and Spin, verify the installation:
+
+1. Open a terminal or command prompt
+2. Run the following commands:
+   ```bash
+   docker --version
+   spin --version
+   ```
+   You should see version information for both Docker and Spin.
+
+
+## 3. Fork and Setup Local Repository
+1. Fork the [Coolify](https://github.com/coollabsio/coolify) repository to your GitHub account.
+
+2. Install a code editor on your machine (choose one):
+
+   | Editor | Platform | Download Link |
+   |--------|----------|---------------|
+   | Visual Studio Code (recommended free) | Windows/macOS/Linux | [Download](https://code.visualstudio.com/download?ref=coolify) |
+   | Cursor (recommended but paid) | Windows/macOS/Linux | [Download](https://www.cursor.com/?ref=coolify) |
+   | Zed (very fast) | Windows/macOS/Linux | [Download](https://zed.dev/download?ref=coolify) |
+
+3. Clone the Coolify Repository from your fork to your local machine
+   - Use `git clone` in the command line, or
+   - Use GitHub Desktop (recommended):
+     - Download and install from [https://desktop.github.com/](https://desktop.github.com/?ref=coolify)
+     - Open GitHub Desktop and login with your GitHub account
+     - Click on `File` -> `Clone Repository` select `github.com` as the repository location, then select your forked Coolify repository, choose the local path and then click `Clone`
+
+4. Open the cloned Coolify Repository in your chosen code editor.
+
+
+## 4. Set up Environment Variables
+1. In the Code Editor, locate the `.env.development.example` file in the root directory of your local Coolify repository.
+2. Duplicate the `.env.development.example` file and rename the copy to `.env`.
+3. Open the new `.env` file and review its contents. Adjust any environment variables as needed for your development setup.
+4. If you encounter errors during database migrations, update the database connection settings in your `.env` file. Use the IP address or hostname of your PostgreSQL database container. You can find this information by running `docker ps` after executing `spin up`.
+5. Save the changes to your `.env` file.
+
+
+## 5. Start Coolify
+1. Open a terminal in the local Coolify directory.
+2. Run the following command in the terminal (leave that terminal open):
+   ```bash
+   spin up
+   ```
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> You may see some errors, but don't worry; this is expected.
+
+3. If you encounter permission errors, especially on macOS, use:
+   ```bash
+   sudo spin up
+   ```
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> If you change environment variables afterwards or anything seems broken, press Ctrl + C to stop the process and run `spin up` again.
+
+
+## 6. Start Development
+1. Access your Coolify instance:
+   - URL: `http://localhost:8000`
+   - Login: `test@example.com`
+   - Password: `password`
+
+2. Additional development tools:
+
+   | Tool | URL | Note |
+   |------|-----|------|
+   | Laravel Horizon (scheduler) | `http://localhost:8000/horizon` | Only accessible when logged in as root user |
+   | Mailpit (email catcher) | `http://localhost:8025` | |
+   | Telescope (debugging tool) | `http://localhost:8000/telescope` | Disabled by default |
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> To enable Telescope, add the following to your `.env` file:
+> ```env
+> TELESCOPE_ENABLED=true
+> ```
+
+
+## Development Notes
+When working on Coolify, keep the following in mind:
+
+1. **Database Migrations**: After switching branches or making changes to the database structure, always run migrations:
+   ```bash
+   docker exec -it coolify php artisan migrate
+   ```
+
+2. **Resetting Development Setup**: To reset your development setup to a clean database with default values:
+   ```bash
+   docker exec -it coolify php artisan migrate:fresh --seed
+   ```
+
+3. **Troubleshooting**: If you encounter unexpected behavior, ensure your database is up-to-date with the latest migrations and if possible reset the development setup to eliminate any environment-specific issues.
+
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> Forgetting to migrate the database can cause problems, so make it a habit to run migrations after pulling changes or switching branches.
+
+
+## Resetting Development Environment
+If you encounter issues or break your database or something else, follow these steps to start from a clean slate (works since `v4.0.0-beta.342`):
+
+1. Stop all running containers `ctrl + c`.
+
+2. Remove all Coolify containers:
+   ```bash
+   docker rm coolify coolify-db coolify-redis coolify-realtime coolify-testing-host coolify-minio coolify-vite-1 coolify-mail
+   ```
+
+3. Remove Coolify volumes (it is possible that the volumes have no `coolify` prefix on your machine, in that case remove the prefix from the command):
+   ```bash
+   docker volume rm coolify_dev_backups_data coolify_dev_postgres_data coolify_dev_redis_data coolify_dev_coolify_data coolify_dev_minio_data
+   ```
+
+4. Remove unused images:
+   ```bash
+   docker image prune -a
+   ```
+
+5. Start Coolify again:
+   ```bash
+   spin up
+   ```
+
+6. Run database migrations and seeders:
+   ```bash
+   docker exec -it coolify php artisan migrate:fresh --seed
+   ```
+
+After completing these steps, you'll have a fresh development setup.
+
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> Always run database migrations and seeders after switching branches or pulling updates to ensure your local database structure matches the current codebase and includes necessary seed data.
+
+
+## Additional Development Guidelines
+### Adding a New Service
+To add a new service to Coolify, please refer to our documentation: [Adding a New Service](https://coolify.io/docs/get-started/contribute/service)
+
+### Development for Documentation
+To contribute to the Coolify documentation, please refer to this guide: [Contributing to the Coolify Documentation](https://coolify.io/docs/get-started/contribute/documentation)
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