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# Contribution Guidelines

Thank you for considering contributing to **Awesome Genomic Skills**! This is a curated list, so please make sure your suggestion meets the criteria below before submitting a pull request.

## Adding an Item

1. **Fork** the repository and create a new branch.
2. Add your item to the appropriate section in `README.md`.
3. Submit a **pull request** with a clear description of the item and why it belongs in the list.

## Criteria for Inclusion

To be included, a repository should meet the following:

- **Relevance** — directly related to AI coding agents, and useful for genomics/bioinformatics.
- **Quality** — actively maintained, well-documented, and demonstrably useful.
- **Not deprecated** — must not be archived or abandoned.

## Format

Each entry should follow this format:

```markdown
- [Repository Name](URL) - Short description explaining what it does and why it is useful.
```

- Keep descriptions concise (one or two sentences).
- Place the entry in the most appropriate existing section.
- If no section fits, propose a new one in your pull request description.

## Pull Request Guidelines

- Verify all links are correct and publicly accessible.