From 0bd8770fcdfb57993fbf8bceefe2af944c378a99 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Managor <42655600+Managor@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2026 11:09:56 +0300 Subject: [PATCH] CONTRIBUTING.md: add a note for rejecting projects (#23004) Co-authored-by: K.B.Dharun Krishna Co-authored-by: Adriano Inghingolo <68734231+SpikeTheDragon40k@users.noreply.github.com> --- CONTRIBUTING.md | 6 ++++++ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+) diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md index 5110e07be2..bccb13c45c 100644 --- a/CONTRIBUTING.md +++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md @@ -21,6 +21,12 @@ Contributions to the tldr-pages project are [most welcome](GOVERNANCE.md)! All `tldr` pages are stored in Markdown right here on GitHub. Just open an issue or send a pull request, and we'll incorporate it as soon as possible. +> [!NOTE] +> Please ensure that the project has been maintained for at least a year before submitting a page for it, notable projects are exempt from this requirement. +> The definition of notable is at the discretion of the tldr maintainers. +> This is to ensure that the tldr pages doesn't get cluttered with projects that have been abandoned or created for just the personal use of the creator. +> Abandoned projects or inactive personal utilities may be subject to removal at the maintainers' discretion. This does not apply to stable or complete tools that are widely used. + > [!IMPORTANT] > While this file contains general instructions to get started, it is suggested to read the [style guide](contributing-guides/style-guide.md) and [translation templates](contributing-guides/translation-templates) > for more detailed information about the syntax and commonly used translation terms.