Fallback for repositories without .github directory.
This repository serves as a fallback for repositories that do not have a dedicated .github
directory. It provides a standardized structure and essential files that are commonly found in the .github
directory of GitHub repositories.
When creating or managing a GitHub repository, it is often beneficial to have a .github
directory that contains essential files and settings for various GitHub features. However, not all repositories may have a dedicated .github
directory in their project structure. That's where this repository comes into play.
The .github
repository acts as a fallback option, providing a standardized structure and necessary files that can be easily incorporated into repositories that lack their own .github
directory. It ensures consistency and facilitates the adoption of best practices across multiple projects.
This repository offers the following features:
- Standardized
.github
structure: It includes the necessary files and directories commonly found in a.github
directory. - Essential files: The repository contains commonly used files such as
README.md
,CONTRIBUTING.md
,CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
,LICENSE
, etc. - Easy integration: Developers can easily incorporate the
.github
structure and files into their projects by cloning or copying the relevant files from this repository. - Customization: Users can modify the files and structure according to their project requirements while still benefiting from the initial template.
The repository follows a standardized structure for the .github
directory:
.github/
├── CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
├── CONTRIBUTING.md
├── FUNDING.yml
├── GOVERNANCE.md
├── ISSUE_TEMPLATE/
│ └── ...
├── LICENSE
├── PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
├── README.md
├── SECURITY.md
├── SUPPORT.md
└── workflows/
└── ...
CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
: This file outlines the expected code of conduct for contributors participating in the project.CONTRIBUTING.md
: This file serves as a guide for developers who want to contribute to the project, providing instructions on how to set up their development environment, submit changes, and interact with the community.FUNDING.yml
: This file enables GitHub's funding feature, allowing users to support the project financially.GOVERNANCE.md
: This file provides information about the project's governance structure and decision-making processes.ISSUE_TEMPLATE
: This directory contains issue templates that help guide users when creating bug reports or feature requests.LICENSE
: This file specifies the license under which the repository and its contents are distributed.PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
: This file provides a template for creating pull requests, ensuring that contributors provide necessary information when submitting changes.README.md
: The README file provides an overview of the repository, its purpose, and instructions for usage.SECURITY.md
: This file provides guidelines and information related to the security of the project.SUPPORT.md
: This file provides information on how users can seek support or get help with the project.workflows
: This directory contains GitHub Actions workflow files that define automated processes for the repository.
To incorporate the structure and files from this repository into your project, follow these steps:
- Clone this repository or copy the relevant files into your project's root directory.
- Customize the files as necessary to align with your project's requirements.
- Modify the content of the files to reflect the specifics of your project.
- Update the information in the
README.md
file to provide an overview of your project and instructions for usage. - Commit the changes to your project's repository.
- You're all set! Your project now has a standardized
.github
structure and essential files in place.
This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. You are free to modify and distribute the code as per the terms of the license. See the LICENSE
file for more details.