> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.safedep.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Community

> Join the SafeDep and Vet user community for support and discussions

Connect with other users, get support, and follow development.

## Discord Community

Discord is the primary community hub. Join to:

* Ask questions and get answers from members and maintainers
* Discuss features and use cases
* Get announcements about new releases
* Connect with other security professionals using Vet and SafeDep

<Card title="Join SafeDep Discord" icon="discord" href="https://discord.gg/kAGEj25dCn">
  **Join the server:** [https://discord.gg/kAGEj25dCn](https://discord.gg/kAGEj25dCn)
</Card>

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/safedep/A0tSXvZ_XcagO9QB/images/safedep-discord.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=A0tSXvZ_XcagO9QB&q=85&s=e190d895b497a7673189b267df6febc5" alt="SafeDep Discord Community" width="2360" height="1480" data-path="images/safedep-discord.png" />

## Other Community Channels

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  <Card title="GitHub Discussions" icon="github" href="https://github.com/safedep/vet/discussions">
    Join conversations about Vet development and usage
  </Card>

  <Card title="GitHub Issues" icon="bug" href="https://github.com/safedep/vet/issues">
    Report bugs, request features, or contribute to development
  </Card>

  <Card title="LinkedIn" icon="linkedin" href="https://linkedin.com/company/safedep">
    Follow SafeDep for company updates and industry insights
  </Card>

  <Card title="Twitter/X" icon="twitter" href="https://x.com/safedepio">
    Get quick updates and security tips
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Getting Help

### Before Asking Questions

1. **Check the documentation** - Search the guides and API reference
2. **Review existing issues** - Your question may already be answered
3. **Try debugging steps** - Use debug logs to gather more information

### How to Ask Effective Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Provide Context">
    * What are you trying to accomplish?
    * What command did you run?
    * What was the expected vs actual behavior?
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Include Details">
    * Operating system and version
    * Vet version (`vet version`)
    * Relevant configuration files
    * Error messages and logs
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Share Code/Commands">
    * Use code blocks for commands and outputs
    * Include relevant parts of manifests or config files
    * Sanitize any sensitive information
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### Debug Information

```bash theme={null}
# Get version information
vet version

# Enable debug logging and verbose output
vet scan -D /path/to/repo -l- -d

# Log to file for sharing
vet scan -D /path/to/repo -l /tmp/vet.log -d
```

## Contributing

### Ways to Contribute

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Report Issues" icon="exclamation-triangle">
    Help improve Vet by reporting bugs and issues you encounter
  </Card>

  <Card title="Feature Requests" icon="lightbulb">
    Suggest new features or improvements
  </Card>

  <Card title="Documentation" icon="book">
    Help improve documentation with corrections, clarifications, or new content
  </Card>

  <Card title="Code Contributions" icon="code">
    Contribute bug fixes, features, or performance improvements
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Contribution Guidelines

Before contributing:

1. **Check existing issues** to avoid duplicates
2. **Follow the code of conduct** in all interactions
3. **Use issue templates** when reporting bugs or requesting features
4. **Test your changes** thoroughly before submitting

## Community Guidelines

### Code of Conduct

* **Be respectful** in all interactions
* **Help others** learn and grow
* **Stay on topic** in discussions
* **No spam or self-promotion** without prior approval
* **Report inappropriate behavior** to moderators

Use the right channel for your topic:

* General questions: Discord general channel
* Bug reports: GitHub issues
* Feature requests: GitHub discussions
* Support requests: Discord help channel

## Resources

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  <Card title="Documentation" icon="book" href="/introduction">
    Complete documentation for Vet and SafeDep Cloud
  </Card>

  <Card title="Examples Repository" icon="code" href="https://github.com/safedep/vet/tree/main/examples">
    Sample configurations and use cases
  </Card>

  <Card title="Changelog" icon="list" href="https://github.com/safedep/vet/releases">
    Latest releases and version history
  </Card>

  <Card title="Security Policy" icon="shield-check" href="https://github.com/safedep/vet/security/policy">
    How to report security vulnerabilities
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Contact

* **General support**: [support@safedep.io](mailto:support@safedep.io)
* **Security issues**: Follow the [security policy](https://github.com/safedep/vet/security/policy)
* **Business inquiries**: [hello@safedep.io](mailto:hello@safedep.io)