Contribute
This knowledge base is open source. Every article, every source, every line of code is public. If you know something we missed, you can fix it.
How It Works
1. Write in Markdown
Articles are plain .md files. Write your knowledge, add sources, and submit.
2. Review
Every submission goes through fact-checking and editorial review before publishing.
3. Publish
Approved articles go live on the site, credited to you, and become part of the permanent knowledge base.
Ways to Contribute
Easy
Share What You Know
Send us your knowledge via email. No technical skills required.
- No GitHub account needed
- Write in any format
- We handle the formatting
Developer
Open a Pull Request
Fork the repo, add or edit articles, and submit a PR.
- Full editorial control
- See your changes in preview
- Direct credit in git history
Writing Guidelines
A few principles that keep the knowledge base consistent and trustworthy.
Writing Standards
Good articles tell stories, not just list facts.
- Lead with narrative, support with evidence
- Cite primary sources whenever possible
- Write for density: every sentence should earn its place
Image Guidelines
Images must be properly licensed and attributed.
- Wikimedia Commons (preferred)
- Government/public domain sources
- Your own photography (with release)
Article Ideas
Local history that is not on Wikipedia
Recipes with cultural context
Oral histories from longtime residents
Hidden spots only locals know
Stories from community elders
Nature observations and seasonal patterns