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-We maintain a knowledgebase at this [wiki](https://github.com/Significant-Gravitas/Nexus/wiki)
+# Auto-GPT Contribution Guide
+If you are reading this, you are probably looking for our **[contribution guide]**,
+which is part of our [knowledge base].
 
-We would like to say "We value all contributions". After all, we are an open-source project, so we should say something fluffy like this, right?
+[contribution guide]: https://github.com/Significant-Gravitas/Nexus/wiki/Contributing
+[knowledge base]: https://github.com/Significant-Gravitas/Nexus/wiki
 
-However the reality is that some contributions are SUPER-valuable, while others create more trouble than they are worth and actually _create_ work for the core team.
+## In short
+1. Avoid duplicate work, issues, PRs etc.
+2. Also consider contributing something other than code; see the [contribution guide]
+   for options.
+3. Create a draft PR before starting work on non-small changes. Also post your proposal
+   in the [dev channel].
+4. Clearly explain your changes when submitting a PR.
+5. Don't submit stuff that's broken.
+6. Avoid making unnecessary changes, especially if they're purely based on your personal
+   preferences. Doing so is the maintainers' job.
 
-If you wish to contribute, please look through the wiki [contributing](https://github.com/Significant-Gravitas/Nexus/wiki/Contributing) page.
+[dev channel]: https://discord.com/channels/1092243196446249134/1095817829405704305
 
-If you wish to involve with the project (beyond just contributing PRs), please read the wiki [catalyzing](https://github.com/Significant-Gravitas/Nexus/wiki/Catalyzing) page.
+## Why instructions like these are necessary
+We would like to say "We value all contributions". After all, we are an open-source
+project, so we should welcome any input that people are willing to give, right?
 
-In fact, why not just look through the whole wiki (it's only a few pages) and hop on our discord (you'll find it in the wiki).
+Well, the reality is that some contributions are SUPER-valuable, while others create
+more trouble than they are worth and actually _create_ work for the core team. So to
+ensure maximum chances of a smooth ride, please stick to the guidelines.
+
+If you wish to involve with the project (beyond just contributing PRs), please read the
+wiki [catalyzing](https://github.com/Significant-Gravitas/Nexus/wiki/Catalyzing) page.
+
+In fact, why not just look through the whole wiki (it's only a few pages) and
+hop on our Discord. See you there! :-)
 
 ❤️ & 🔆
 The team @ Auto-GPT
+https://discord.gg/autogpt