# Contributing to Awesome AI Agents 2026

Thanks for your interest in contributing! This list aims to be the most comprehensive and up-to-date resource for the AI agents ecosystem.

## Guidelines

### What belongs here
- AI agents, frameworks, platforms, and tools from 2025-2026
- Tools that are publicly available (released, beta, or open-source)
- Resources that are actively maintained

### What doesn't belong
- Abandoned projects (no updates in 6+ months)
- Purely theoretical / research-only projects without usable code
- Duplicate entries or very minor forks

### Format
Please follow the existing table format:

```markdown
| [Name](https://link.com) | Brief description (1-2 sentences). | Pricing info | ![Stars](badge-url) |
```

### Process
1. Fork the repo
2. Create a branch: `git checkout -b add-tool-name`
3. Add your entry in the appropriate section
4. Ensure links work and descriptions are accurate
5. Submit a PR

### PR Requirements
- [ ] Entry is in alphabetical order within its section
- [ ] Link is valid and points to official source
- [ ] Description is concise and factual
- [ ] Pricing info is current
- [ ] No promotional language

## Updating Existing Entries
If you notice outdated information (pricing changes, new features, project status), please submit a PR with corrections.

## Suggesting New Categories
Open an issue first to discuss new category proposals before submitting a PR.

## Code of Conduct
Be respectful and constructive. We're all here to build a useful resource for the community.