Contributing to TikTok Desktop

Thank you for your interest in contributing to TikTok Desktop — whether you’re fixing a bug, adding features, improving documentation, or helping other users. Contributions help grow the project, improve quality, and foster community.

How to Get Started

1. Fork the Repository — Click the “Fork” button on the main TikTok Desktop GitHub repo to create your own copy.
2. Clone Locally — Clone your fork to your machine:

   $ git clone https://github.com/your‑username/tiktok‑desktop.git

3. Create a Branch — Make a new branch for your work:

   $ git checkout -b feature/my-feature

4. Make Changes — Code your improvements, fix issues, or update documentation.
5. Commit & Push — Commit your changes with clear messages and push your branch:

   $ git add .
   $ git commit -m "Add my feature"
   $ git push origin feature/my-feature

6. Open a Pull Request — Submit your changes via a Pull Request on GitHub and describe what you’ve done.

Clear contribution guidelines like these help contributors follow consistent steps and make review easier for maintainers.

Reporting Bugs & Suggesting Features

If you encounter a bug or have a feature idea, please open an issue in the GitHub repository:

• Use a descriptive title and detail steps to reproduce bugs.
• Attach screenshots, logs, or examples when possible.
• Propose improvements with context and clear benefits.

This helps maintainers understand issues faster and prioritize fixes.

Writing Quality Contributions

Good contributions are not just about code — they include documentation, examples, and clear communication. Here’s how to help make your contribution useful:

• Follow Coding Conventions: Maintain code style consistent with the project.
• Document Your Changes: Explain why changes were made, not just what was done.
• Write Clear Commit Messages: Summarize intent in a concise format.

These practices help make your contributions easier to review and maintain over time.

Code of Conduct & Community Standards

TikTok Desktop maintains a welcoming and respectful community. By contributing, you agree to be inclusive, respectful, and supportive. You may reference the Contributor Covenant for standard community behavior guidelines.

A clear Code of Conduct fosters a positive environment for all participants and helps contributors feel safe and welcome.

Other Ways to Contribute

• 💬 Help answer questions in the Issues section.
• 📘 Improve or translate documentation.
• 🧹 Fix typos and formatting in docs.
• 📦 Propose automation via CI/CD workflows.

Contributions come in many forms — not just code — and each helps improve the project.

Explore the Project

📥 Installation

Learn how to install and set up TikTok Desktop on your system.

📖 Usage Guide

Step-by-step instructions on using TikTok Desktop daily.

⭐ Features

Detailed feature breakdown.

🖼️ Screenshots

Visual tour of the interface and key features.

⬇️ Downloads

Get the latest releases, installers & binaries.

📜 Changelog

Detailed changelog breakdown.

🏠 Home

TikTok Desktop homepage.