If you need help with Ghost or have questions, please use [the forum](https://ghost.org) (documentation is [here](http://support.ghost.org)). If you're [raising a bug](#bugs) please be sure to [include as much info as possible](#bug-template) so that we can fix it! If you've got some code you want to [pull request](#pull-requests) please [squash commits](https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/wiki/Git-workflow#wiki-clean-up-history), use this [commit message format](https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/wiki/Git-workflow#commit-messages) and check it passes the tests by running `grunt validate`. Thanks for helping us make Ghost better.
2.**Check if the issue has been fixed**— try to reproduce it using the
latest `master` or look for [closed issues in the current milestone](https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/issues?labels=&milestone=3&page=1&state=closed).
Use [LICEcap](http://www.cockos.com/licecap/) to quickly and easily record a short screencast (24fps) and save it as an animated gif! Embed it directly into your GitHub issue. Kapow.
5.**Include as much info as possible!** Use the **Bug Report template** below or [click this link](https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/issues/new?title=Bug%3A&body=%23%23%23%20Issue%20Summary%0A%0A%23%23%23%20Steps%20to%20Reproduce%0A%0A1.%20This%20is%20the%20first%20step%0A%0AThis%20is%20a%20bug%20because...%0A%0A%23%23%23%20Technical%20details%0A%0A*%20Ghost%20Version%3A%20master%20-%20latest%20commit%3A%20%20INSERT%20COMMIT%20REF%0A*%20Client%20OS%3A%20%0A*%20Server%20OS%3A%20%0A*%20Node%20Version%3A%20%0A*%20Browser%3A%20%0A*%20Database%3A) to start creating a bug report with the template automatically.
Template Example ([click to use](https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/issues/new?title=Bug%3A&body=%23%23%23%20Issue%20Summary%0A%0A%23%23%23%20Steps%20to%20Reproduce%0A%0A1.%20This%20is%20the%20first%20step%0A%0AThis%20is%20a%20bug%20because...%0A%0A%23%23%23%20Technical%20details%0A%0A*%20Ghost%20Version%3A%20master%20-%20latest%20commit%3A%20%20INSERT%20COMMIT%20REF%0A*%20Client%20OS%3A%20%0A*%20Server%20OS%3A%20%0A*%20Node%20Version%3A%20%0A*%20Browser%3A%20%0A*%20Database%3A)):
If you've got a great idea, we want to hear about it. Our [user wishlist](http://ideas.ghost.org) exists so that we can learn more about what our community wants us to build.
Please use your discretion to decide whether a feature request belongs on the [wishlist](http://ideas.ghost.org) or whether it's better suited to a GitHub issue.
Before making a suggestion, here are a few handy tips on what to consider:
1. Visit the [Roadmap](https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/wiki/Roadmap), [wishlist](http://ideas.ghost.org) &**use the GitHub search** to
2. Check out [What makes it into Ghost core?](https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/wiki/What-makes-it-into-Ghost-core%3F) - this explains the guidelines for what fits into the scope and aims of the project
3. Have a quick think about whether your feature is for the admin UI, the blog output, themes or apps - or does it affect multiple areas? This can help when describing your idea.
2. Take a moment to think about the best way to make a case for, and explain what you're thinking as it's up to you to convince the project's leaders the change is worthwhile. Some questions to consider are:
- Is it really one idea or is it many?
- What problem are you solving?
- Why is what you are suggesting better than what's already there?
Pull requests are **awesome**. If you're looking to raise a PR for something which doesn't have an open issue, please think carefully about [raising an issue](#raising-issues) which your PR can close, especially if you're fixing a bug. This makes it more likely that there will be enough information available for your PR to be properly tested and merged. To make sure your PR is accepted as quickly as possible, please take a minute to check the guidelines on:
[Git Workflow guide](https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/wiki/Git-Workflow) for Ghost, or visit the #ghost IRC channel on freenode.org and we'll help you out.
Ghost's user documentation can be found at [support.ghost.org](http://support.ghost.org), if you have feedback or would like to write some user documentation, please let us know by [emailing support](mailto:support@ghost.org).
Ghost's developer documentation can be found at [docs.ghost.org](http://docs.ghost.org). These docs are written and hosted on [readme.io](https://readme.io/) which has a suggested edits feature through which you can submit updates. If you'd like to get more involved than just making amendments, [email support](mailto:support@ghost.org) and let us know :)
Looking to get setup to work on Ghost? AWESOME! The [Ghost-Vagrant](https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost-Vagrant) image is a super-easy way to get a ready-made environment for contributing, but if you'd rather install Ghost natively, here's how...
If you're interested in contributing to Ghost and don't know where to start, here's a few tips:
- The [beginner label](https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/labels/beginner) indicates issues which should be suitable for someone new to the Ghost codebase
- The [help wanted label](https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/labels/help%20wanted) highlights issues that need a champion
- The [roadmap wiki page](https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/wiki/Roadmap#github-backlogs) has details of how we use milestones to prioritise issues
If you're still stuck, please come join us in the #ghost channel in IRC and let us know what you're interested in!
Whilst developing, you can take advantage of the [Grunt toolkit](https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/wiki/Grunt-Toolkit) to automatically compile assets, such as handlebars templates, sass and ember scripts. Some useful commands include:
-`grunt dev` => Watch for changes and automatically rebuild assets
-`grunt prod` => Build assets for the production environment
-`grunt validate` => Run the linting and test suite
Sounds like you probably didn't run the right grunt command for building assets. You may need to run `grunt init` and if using production mode, `grunt prod` as well.
