# Contributing

We welcome contributions to expand and improve this repository of prompt injection techniques and defenses. Your knowledge and expertise can help build a more comprehensive resource for the security community.

## How to Contribute

1. **Fork the repository**: Create your own copy of the repository where you can make changes.
2. **Add new examples or improve existing documentation**: You can contribute in several ways:
   - Add new examples of prompt injection techniques
   - Improve documentation of existing techniques
   - Add or enhance detection strategies
   - Fix errors or inconsistencies in existing content
3. **Submit a pull request**: Once you've made your changes, submit a pull request with a clear description of your contributions.

## Contribution Guidelines

- **Educational purpose**: All contributions should be for educational and defensive purposes only.
- **Ethical standards**: Do not contribute techniques designed to cause harm.
- **Evidence-based**: Preference is given to techniques with documented effectiveness or theoretical basis.
- **Clear documentation**: Include explanations of how techniques work, not just examples.
- **Proper categorization**: Classify new techniques according to the existing taxonomy or suggest improvements to the taxonomy.

## Types of Valuable Contributions

- **New attack vectors**: Novel prompt injection techniques not currently documented
- **Defense mechanisms**: Strategies for detecting and preventing prompt injections
- **Real-world examples**: (Anonymized) examples of prompt injections observed in the wild
- **Code**: Implementation of detection strategies or analysis tools
- **Research papers**: Summaries or links to relevant academic research

## Code of Conduct

Contributors are expected to adhere to the following code of conduct:

- Be respectful and inclusive in communications
- Focus on educational and defensive applications
- Provide constructive feedback on others' contributions
- Maintain the quality and integrity of the repository

Thank you for helping make this resource more valuable for the community!