> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mintlify.com/firebase/genkit/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Community Resources

> Connect with the Genkit community, get help, and contribute to the project

Genkit is an open-source framework built by Firebase with contributions from developers worldwide. Join our growing community to get help, share ideas, and collaborate.

## Connect with Us

### Discord

Join our Discord server for real-time discussions, help, and community support.

<Card title="Join Genkit Discord" icon="discord" href="https://discord.gg/qXt5zzQKpc">
  Get help, share ideas, and chat with other Genkit developers
</Card>

**What you'll find:**

* Help with implementation questions
* Feature discussions and roadmap input
* Community showcases and project sharing
* Direct interaction with the Genkit team
* Real-time support from experienced developers

### GitHub

Contribute to Genkit, report bugs, and suggest features on GitHub.

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  <Card title="Main Repository" icon="github" href="https://github.com/firebase/genkit">
    Core Genkit framework for JS, Go, and Python
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  <Card title="Documentation" icon="book" href="https://github.com/genkit-ai/docsite">
    Contribute to and report issues in the documentation
  </Card>

  <Card title="Community Samples" icon="code" href="https://github.com/genkit-ai/samples">
    Community-contributed examples and templates
  </Card>

  <Card title="Discussions" icon="comments" href="https://github.com/firebase/genkit/discussions">
    Ask questions and participate in discussions
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

**How to engage:**

* **Report bugs**: [Create an issue](https://github.com/firebase/genkit/issues/new) with reproduction steps
* **Request features**: Share your use case in [Discussions](https://github.com/firebase/genkit/discussions)
* **Contribute code**: See our [Contributing Guide](/resources/contributing)
* **Improve docs**: Submit PRs to fix errors or add examples

## Getting Help

### Documentation

Start with our comprehensive documentation:

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  <Card title="Getting Started" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
    Quick start guides for JavaScript, Go, and Python
  </Card>

  <Card title="Core Concepts" icon="lightbulb" href="/concepts/architecture">
    Understand Genkit's architecture and key concepts
  </Card>

  <Card title="Guides" icon="book-open" href="/guides/text-generation">
    Step-by-step tutorials for common use cases
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="code" href="/api/javascript/genkit">
    Detailed API documentation for all SDKs
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Ask Questions

Multiple channels for getting help:

1. **Discord** (fastest): Real-time help from community and team
2. **GitHub Discussions**: Searchable Q\&A and long-form discussions
3. **Stack Overflow**: Tag questions with `genkit` and `firebase`
4. **DeepWiki**: AI-powered docs search

[![Ask DeepWiki](https://deepwiki.com/badge.svg)](https://deepwiki.com/firebase/genkit)

### Report Issues

Found a bug? Help us improve Genkit:

1. Search [existing issues](https://github.com/firebase/genkit/issues) to avoid duplicates
2. Create a [new issue](https://github.com/firebase/genkit/issues/new) with:
   * Clear description of the problem
   * Steps to reproduce
   * Expected vs actual behavior
   * Environment details (OS, Node/Go/Python version, Genkit version)
   * Minimal code example if applicable

## Contributing

We welcome contributions of all kinds!

### Ways to Contribute

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  <Card title="Code Contributions" icon="code-branch">
    Fix bugs, add features, improve performance
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  <Card title="Documentation" icon="file-lines">
    Fix typos, improve explanations, add examples
  </Card>

  <Card title="Examples & Samples" icon="laptop-code">
    Share your Genkit projects and use cases
  </Card>

  <Card title="Community Support" icon="hands-helping">
    Help others on Discord and GitHub Discussions
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Contribution Process

Ready to contribute? Follow these steps:

1. **Read the Contributing Guide**: See detailed guidelines in [Contributing](/resources/contributing)
2. **Sign the CLA**: Required for all code contributions ([Google CLA](https://cla.developers.google.com/))
3. **Fork and clone**: Work in your own fork
4. **Make changes**: Follow our code standards and testing requirements
5. **Submit PR**: Include clear description and link to related issues

<Card title="Contributing Guide" icon="book" href="/resources/contributing">
  Detailed contribution guidelines, setup instructions, and development workflow
</Card>

## Community Projects

### Showcase Your Work

Built something cool with Genkit? Share it with the community:

* Post in **#showcase** on Discord
* Share in [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/firebase/genkit/discussions/categories/show-and-tell)
* Submit to [Community Samples](https://github.com/genkit-ai/samples)
* Tweet with **#GenkitAI**

### Community Plugins

The Genkit ecosystem includes community-built plugins:

* [genkit-plugins](https://thefireco.github.io/genkit-plugins/): Third-party model providers and integrations
* Check the [Plugin Marketplace](https://genkit.dev/docs/plugins/) for more

**Building a plugin?** See our [Plugin Development Guide](/plugins/creating-plugins)

## Events and Updates

### Stay Informed

* **GitHub Releases**: Watch the [repository](https://github.com/firebase/genkit) for release notifications
* **Changelog**: See [What's New](/resources/changelog) for latest changes
* **Discord Announcements**: Get notified about new features and releases
* **Firebase Blog**: Updates on [firebase.googleblog.com](https://firebase.googleblog.com)

### Community Calls

Join periodic community calls to:

* Learn about upcoming features
* Share feedback on the roadmap
* Connect with other developers
* Get questions answered by the team

Announcements in Discord **#announcements** channel.

## Code of Conduct

Genkit follows [Google's Open Source Community Guidelines](https://opensource.google/conduct/). We are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive community.

**Key principles:**

* Be respectful and constructive
* Welcome newcomers and help them learn
* Focus on what's best for the community
* Show empathy and kindness

## Authors and Credits

Genkit is built by [Firebase](https://firebase.google.com/) with contributions from the [Open Source Community](https://github.com/firebase/genkit/graphs/contributors).

### Core Team

Genkit is developed and maintained by Firebase, a Google company.

### Contributors

Thank you to all the developers who have contributed to Genkit! View the full list of [contributors](https://github.com/firebase/genkit/graphs/contributors).

### Special Thanks

Special recognition to community members who:

* Contribute significant features or fixes
* Maintain community plugins
* Actively help others in Discord and Discussions
* Create valuable examples and tutorials

## Additional Resources

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  <Card title="Firebase" icon="fire" href="https://firebase.google.com">
    Explore Firebase platform and services
  </Card>

  <Card title="Google AI" icon="brain" href="https://ai.google.dev">
    Learn about Google's AI technologies
  </Card>

  <Card title="Examples" icon="code" href="/resources/examples">
    Browse sample applications and examples
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="book-open" href="/api/javascript/genkit">
    Complete API documentation
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Connect on Social Media

Stay updated and share your Genkit projects:

* **Twitter/X**: Use hashtag **#GenkitAI**
* **LinkedIn**: Share your Genkit projects
* **YouTube**: Watch tutorials and demos (coming soon)

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  **Have suggestions for the community?** Let us know on [Discord](https://discord.gg/qXt5zzQKpc) or [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/firebase/genkit/discussions).
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