> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.catalystcontributors.org/catalyst-contributors/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.catalystcontributors.org/catalyst-contributors/contributor-guides.md).

# Contributor Guides

- [Candidate Proposal Guide](https://docs.catalystcontributors.org/catalyst-contributors/contributor-guides/candidate-proposal-guide.md): What should a candidate include in their proposal to become a contributor?
- [Example Proposal - Ada Lovelace](https://docs.catalystcontributors.org/catalyst-contributors/contributor-guides/candidate-proposal-guide/example-proposal-ada-lovelace.md): Example proposal for a contributor who wants to work on a more specific area
- [Example Proposal - Gerolamo Cardano](https://docs.catalystcontributors.org/catalyst-contributors/contributor-guides/candidate-proposal-guide/example-proposal-gerolamo-cardano.md): Example proposal for a contributor who wants to work on a diversity of areas
- [Candidate Assessment Guide](https://docs.catalystcontributors.org/catalyst-contributors/contributor-guides/candidate-assessment-guide.md): A guide on how to assess a contributor candidate proposal for community advisors