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+# Contributing to KDM-CLI
+
+First off, thank you for considering contributing to KDM-CLI! It's people like you that make KDM-CLI such a great tool.
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+By participating in this project, you are expected to uphold our Code of Conduct. Please report unacceptable behavior to the project maintainers.
+
+## How Can I Contribute?
+
+### Reporting Bugs
+
+Before creating bug reports, please check the [issue tracker](https://github.com/KDM-cli/kdm-cli/issues) to see if the problem has already been reported. If it hasn't, please open a new issue.
+
+When reporting a bug, please include:
+- Your operating system and version.
+- The version of Node.js you are using.
+- The version of KDM-CLI you are using.
+- Detailed steps to reproduce the bug.
+- Any relevant logs or error messages.
+
+### Suggesting Enhancements
+
+If you have an idea to improve KDM-CLI, please open an issue in the [issue tracker](https://github.com/KDM-cli/kdm-cli/issues) and label it as an enhancement (or feature request). Include as much detail as possible about your idea and why it would be beneficial.
+
+### Pull Requests
+
+1. Fork the repo and create your branch from `main`.
+2. Ensure you have Node.js installed.
+3. Run `npm install` to install dependencies.
+4. If you've added code that should be tested, add tests.
+5. Ensure the test suite passes by running `npm run test`.
+6. Ensure your code builds successfully with `npm run build`.
+7. Issue that pull request!
+
+## Development Setup
+
+To set up your development environment:
+
+1. Clone the repository:
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/KDM-cli/kdm-cli.git
+   cd kdm-cli
+   ```
+2. Install the dependencies:
+   ```bash
+   npm install
+   ```
+3. To start the development watcher:
+   ```bash
+   npm run dev
+   ```
+4. To run tests:
+   ```bash
+   npm run test
+   ```
+
+## Coding Style
+
+Please ensure your code is idiomatic and follows the existing TypeScript conventions in the codebase.
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+# Security Policy
+
+## Supported Versions
+
+We currently support the following versions of KDM-CLI with security updates:
+
+| Version | Supported          |
+| ------- | ------------------ |
+| >= 1.2.0| :white_check_mark: |
+| < 1.2.0 | :x:                |
+
+## Reporting a Vulnerability
+
+Security is a top priority for us. If you discover a security vulnerability within KDM-CLI, please do not disclose it publicly or open a public GitHub issue.
+
+Instead, please send an email to the project maintainers or report it privately via GitHub's vulnerability reporting feature if enabled on the repository.
+
+Please include the following information in your report:
+- A detailed description of the vulnerability.
+- Steps to reproduce the issue.
+- Potential impact of the vulnerability.
+- Any suggested fixes or mitigations (if applicable).
+
+We will review your report and respond as quickly as possible. We aim to acknowledge receipt of the vulnerability within 48 hours and provide a timeline for resolution. Once the issue has been resolved, we will publish a security advisory and an update for the affected versions.