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+# Contributing to GenericAgent
+
+> 感谢您对 GenericAgent 的关注！欢迎提交 Issue 和 Pull Request。
+> Thank you for your interest in GenericAgent! Issues and Pull Requests are welcome.
+
+---
+
+## Table of Contents / 目录
+
+- [Code Style / 代码风格](#code-style--代码风格)
+- [Branch Strategy / 分支策略](#branch-strategy--分支策略)
+- [Testing Requirements / 测试要求](#testing-requirements--测试要求)
+- [Commit Message Format / 提交信息格式](#commit-message-format--提交信息格式)
+- [PR Description Format / PR 描述格式](#pr-description-format--pr-描述格式)
+- [Issue Guidelines / Issue 指南](#issue-guidelines--issue-指南)
+
+---
+
+## Code Style / 代码风格
+
+### Python / Python 代码
+
+- Use **Python 3.11+** (Python 3.14 is NOT supported due to dependency compatibility)
+- Use **4 spaces** for indentation (no tabs)
+- Keep lines under **120 characters** when reasonable
+- Add docstrings for functions and classes using the project's format:
+
+```python
+def code_run(code, code_type="python", timeout=60, cwd=None, code_cwd=None, stop_signal=[]):
+    """代码执行器
+    
+    python: 运行复杂的 .py 脚本（文件模式）
+    powershell/bash: 运行单行指令（命令模式）
+    优先使用python，仅在必要系统操作时使用powershell。
+    """
+    # implementation
+```
+
+### Naming Conventions / 命名规范
+
+- Functions: `snake_case` (e.g., `code_run`, `fetch_web_content`)
+- Classes: `PascalCase` (e.g., `BaseHandler`, `ReflectMode`)
+- Constants: `UPPER_SNAKE_CASE` (e.g., `MAX_RETRIES`, `DEFAULT_TIMEOUT`)
+- Private methods: prefix with `_` (e.g., `_internal_method`)
+
+### File Organization / 文件组织
+
+- Main logic in `.py` files (e.g., `ga.py`, `llmcore.py`)
+- UI components in `frontends/` directory
+- Skills/memory in `memory/` directory
+- Assets in `assets/` directory
+- Tests in `tests/` directory
+
+---
+
+## Branch Strategy / 分支策略
+
+### Branch Naming / 分支命名
+
+| Type / 类型 | Pattern / 模式 | Example / 示例 |
+|------------|---------------|---------------|
+| Feature | `feat/description` | `feat/add-voice-cloning` |
+| Bug Fix | `fix/description` | `fix/desktop-pet-port` |
+| Documentation | `docs/description` | `docs/add-api-examples` |
+| Refactor | `refactor/description` | `refactor/plan-mode` |
+| Test | `test/description` | `test/add-minimax-coverage` |
+
+### Workflow / 工作流程
+
+1. Create a new branch from `main`: `git checkout -b feat/your-feature`
+2. Make your changes
+3. Run tests locally
+4. Push and create PR against `main`
+5. Wait for review and address feedback
+
+---
+
+## Testing Requirements / 测试要求
+
+### Test Structure / 测试结构
+
+```bash
+tests/
+├── __init__.py
+├── conftest.py           # shared fixtures
+├── test_module.py        # unit tests
+└── test_module_integration.py  # integration tests (with network calls)
+```
+
+### Running Tests / 运行测试
+
+```bash
+# Run all tests
+python -m pytest tests/ -v
+
+# Run specific test file
+python -m pytest tests/test_minimax.py -v
+
+# Run with coverage
+python -m pytest tests/ --cov=. --cov-report=term-missing
+```
+
+### Test Style / 测试风格
+
+- Use **unittest** framework (see `tests/test_minimax.py` for reference)
+- Mock external API calls in unit tests
+- Integration tests should be auto-skipped when API keys are not available:
+
+```python
+import unittest
+import os
+
+class TestMiniMaxIntegration(unittest.TestCase):
+    @unittest.skipIf(not os.getenv('MINIMAX_API_KEY'), "Requires MINIMAX_API_KEY")
+    def test_live_api(self):
+        # integration test
+        pass
+```
+
+### Validation Before PR / PR 前验证
+
+- [ ] All unit tests pass: `python -m pytest tests/test_*.py -v` (skip integration)
+- [ ] Syntax check: `python -m py_compile your_file.py`
+- [ ] No new flake8/lint errors (if linting is introduced)
+
+---
+
+## Commit Message Format / 提交信息格式
+
+### Format / 格式
+
+```
+type(scope): short description in English
+
+Optional longer description in English or Chinese.
+Can be multiple lines.
+```
+
+### Type Categories / 类型分类
+
+| Type | Description / 描述 |
+|------|-------------------|
+| `feat` | New feature / 新功能 |
+| `fix` | Bug fix / 修复 bug |
+| `docs` | Documentation only / 仅文档 |
+| `refactor` | Code refactoring / 代码重构 |
+| `test` | Adding or updating tests / 添加或更新测试 |
+| `chore` | Build, CI, dependencies / 构建、CI、依赖 |
+
+### Examples / 示例
+
+```
+feat(llmcore): add MiniMax streaming support
+
+fix(frontends): resolve desktop pet port conflict on Windows
+
+docs(readme): add installation video link
+
+refactor(agent_loop): simplify state management logic
+```
+
+---
+
+## PR Description Format / PR 描述格式
+
+### Required Sections / 必要部分
+
+```markdown
+## Summary / 概述
+Brief description of what this PR does.
+
+## What / 主要改动
+- Change 1
+- Change 2
+
+## Why / 为什么
+Explain the motivation or problem being solved.
+
+## Testing / 测试
+How was this tested?
+- [ ] Test 1
+- [ ] Test 2
+
+## Notes / 备注
+Any additional context or known limitations.
+```
+
+### Example / 示例
+
+```markdown
+## Summary
+Adds MiniMax TTS as a new voice generation backend.
+
+## What
+- Added `memory/exa_search.py` for Exa AI search integration
+- Added `memory/exa_search_sop.md` with usage documentation
+- Added 22 unit tests with mocked API calls
+
+## Why
+Users needed semantic web search capability for research tasks.
+
+## Testing
+- [x] `python -m pytest tests/test_exa_search.py -v` → 22 passed
+- [x] Existing test suite unaffected
+- [ ] Live API smoke test (requires EXA_API_KEY)
+
+## Notes
+- `exa-py>=2.0.0` is lazily imported, so core install is unaffected
+- No changes to `ga.py`, `agent_loop.py`, or the 9-tool atomic set
+```
+
+---
+
+## Issue Guidelines / Issue 指南
+
+### Before Creating an Issue / 创建 Issue 前
+
+- [ ] Search existing issues to avoid duplicates
+- [ ] Check if the issue is about usage help (consider Discussions instead)
+- [ ] Confirm the issue persists on latest version
+
+### Issue Types / Issue 类型
+
+| Type | When to Use / 何时使用 |
+|------|----------------------|
+| **Bug Report** | Something doesn't work as expected / 功能不按预期工作 |
+| **Feature Request** | Request a new capability / 请求新功能 |
+| **Question** | Usage help or clarification / 使用帮助或澄清 |
+| **Enhancement** | Improve existing functionality / 改进现有功能 |
+
+### Bug Report Template / Bug 报告模板
+
+```markdown
+## 问题描述 / Description
+Describe the bug clearly.
+
+## 环境 / Environment
+- OS: (e.g., Windows 11, macOS 14)
+- Python version: (e.g., 3.12)
+- Project version/commit:
+
+## 复现步骤 / Steps to Reproduce
+1. Go to '...'
+2. Run '...'
+3. See error
+
+## 预期行为 / Expected Behavior
+What should happen.
+
+## 实际行为 / Actual Behavior
+What actually happens.
+
+## 截图 / Screenshots
+If applicable.
+```
+
+### Feature Request Template / 功能请求模板
+
+```markdown
+## 功能描述 / Feature Description
+Describe the feature you want.
+
+## 使用场景 / Use Case
+Who would use this and why?
+
+## 建议的实现 / Proposed Implementation
+If you have ideas on how to implement this.
+
+## 参考 / References
+Any relevant links, similar features in other projects.
+```
+
+---
+
+## Questions? / 有问题？
+
+- Check [README.md](README.md) and [GETTING_STARTED.md](GETTING_STARTED.md) first
+- Open a [Discussion](https://github.com/lsdefine/GenericAgent/discussions) for questions
+- Search existing issues before creating new ones
+
+---
+
+## License / 许可证
+
+By contributing, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the same MIT License as this project.