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+# Contributing to Open SWE
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing to Open SWE! This guide will help you get started.
+
+### Setup Steps
+
+1. **Fork and clone** the repository:
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/<your_username>/open-swe.git
+   cd open-swe
+   ```