Community
Join the vibrant Open Shell community. Get support, share ideas, report issues, and contribute to the development of Open Shell.
Connect With Us
GitHub
Our GitHub repository is the central hub for Open Shell development. Here you can:
- Access the source code
- Report bugs and issues
- Request new features
- Contribute code and fixes
- Download releases
Discord
Join our Discord server for real-time discussions and support:
- Live chat with other users
- Get quick help with issues
- Share customizations and tips
- Stay updated on development
- Connect with developers
Gitter
Our Gitter chat room is perfect for technical discussions:
- Developer-focused discussions
- Technical support and debugging
- Code contribution coordination
- Integration with GitHub
- Searchable message history
Wiki & Documentation
Our comprehensive Wiki contains detailed documentation, guides, and advanced configuration information for Open Shell.
The Wiki is maintained by both the Open Shell team and community contributors, and includes:
- Installation guides
- Configuration tutorials
- Skin creation
- Troubleshooting tips
- Registry tweaks
- Advanced customization
How to Contribute
Open Shell is a community-driven project, and we welcome contributions of all kinds. Here's how you can help improve Open Shell:
Code Contributions
Contribute code improvements, bug fixes, or new features to the project.
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch
- Make your changes
- Submit a pull request
Bug Reports
Report bugs and issues to help improve the stability of Open Shell.
- Use the GitHub issue tracker
- Provide detailed reproduction steps
- Include system information
- Attach logs or crash dumps if available
Documentation
Help improve the documentation to make Open Shell more accessible.
- Update or expand Wiki pages
- Create tutorials and guides
- Improve existing documentation
- Translate documentation
Translations
Help make Open Shell available in more languages.
- Update existing translations
- Create new language packs
- Verify translation accuracy
- Report translation issues
Community Showcase
The Open Shell community has created amazing customizations, themes, and extensions. Here are some highlights from our community:
Custom Skins
Our community has created hundreds of custom skins for Open Shell, ranging from nostalgic Windows XP themes to modern, minimalist designs.
Popular community skins include:
- • Modern Flat
- • Windows 9x Retro
- • Dark Mode
- • Material Design
- • Transparent Glass
Toolbar Configurations
Community members have shared their optimal Classic Explorer toolbar configurations for different workflows.
Popular configurations include:
- • Developer Toolkit
- • Power User Setup
- • Minimalist Essentials
- • File Management Pro
- • Creative Workflow
Tips & Tricks
The community has discovered innovative ways to use Open Shell beyond the standard features.
Popular tips include:
- • Registry tweaks for performance
- • Custom keyboard shortcuts
- • Integration with other tools
- • Advanced search configurations
- • Menu organization strategies
Community FAQ
Common questions about the Open Shell community and how to get involved.
How do I join the Open Shell community?
Do I need to be a programmer to contribute?
How can I report a bug or suggest a feature?
How do I share my custom skin or configuration?
How can I help with translations?
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