feat: added contribution guide and pull request template

CONTRIBUTING.md

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+# Contributing to WebWand
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing to WebWand! WebWand is a tool that simplifies web interactions through the innovative use of multi-modal Large Language Models, offering users a more intuitive and efficient online experience. We welcome contributions from the community to help make WebWand even better.
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+There are many ways to contribute to WebWand, from writing code to improving documentation, reporting bugs, and suggesting enhancements. Here's how you can get started:
+
+### Spread the Word
+If you love WebWand, you can make a big difference by telling others about it. Write a blog post, talk about it on social media, or share your experience with friends and colleagues. Every bit helps in growing our community and bringing new contributors on board.
+
+### Reporting Bugs
+
+Before reporting a new bug, please ensure that the issue has not already been reported. You can do this by searching through the existing issues in our GitHub repository. 
+
+If you encounter a bug while using WebWand and it has not been reported yet, please report it by creating a new issue. Be sure to include:
+
+- A clear and descriptive title
+- A detailed description of the bug, including steps to reproduce it
+- Any relevant screenshots or error messages
+- Your WebWand version and browser details
+
+### Suggesting Enhancements
+
+We're always looking for ways to improve WebWand. If you have an idea for a new feature or an enhancement to an existing one, please submit it as an issue, using a clear and concise title and description. Explain why this enhancement would be useful, and if possible, include examples of how it could be implemented.
+
+### Contributing Code
+
+Confirm alignment on the proposed work. For small fixes or minor enhancements, make sure there is an open and accepted issue. For larger contributions, a design or plan should have been reviewed and agreed upon by the maintainers.
+
+Before submitting your first code contribution, please make sure to:
+
+1. Clone the repository.
+2. Follow the setup instructions in the README.md to get your development environment running.
+4. Make your changes in a new git branch and test your changes locally.
+5. Commit your changes using a clear and descriptive commit message.
+6. Push your branch to GitHub and open a pull request against the `main` branch. In your pull request, include any relevant issue numbers and a description of the changes you've made.
+
+### Pull Request Guidelines
+
+- Ensure that your code follows the project's coding conventions and is properly documented.
+- Include screenshots or animated GIFs in your pull request whenever possible, especially for UI-related changes.
+- Follow the [Pull Request Template](https://github.com/normal-computing/web-wand/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md) provided in the repository for the description of your pull request.
+
+### Code Review Process
+
+After you submit a pull request, the project maintainers will review your proposed changes. This process helps to ensure the quality and consistency of the WebWand codebase. The review may require some back-and-forth communication, so please be patient. We appreciate your contributions and will do our best to provide feedback and guidance as quickly as possible.
+
+## Community and Conduct
+
+We are committed to providing a welcoming and inspiring community for all. We encourage all contributors to foster an open and welcoming environment, and to be respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences.
+
+## Acknowledgements
+
+Your contributions help make WebWand a better tool for everyone. We look forward to your ideas, feedback, and contributions. Thank you for being part of the WebWand community! Happy contributing!

PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md

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+## Description
+
+Please include a summary of the changes you have made. Describe any new features, bug fixes, or improvements you have introduced. If your changes address an open issue, please include a reference to it (e.g., `Fixes #123`).
+
+## Type of Change
+
+Please delete options that are not relevant.
+
+- [ ] New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
+- [ ] Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
+- [ ] Documentation update
+- [ ] Code style update (formatting, renaming)
+- [ ] Refactoring (no functional changes, no API changes)
+- [ ] Build-related changes
+- [ ] Other (please describe):
+
+## How Has This Been Tested?
+
+Please describe the tests that you ran to verify your changes. Provide instructions so we can reproduce the testing. Please also list any relevant details for your test configuration.
+
+- [ ] Test A
+- [ ] Test B
+
+## Checklist:
+
+Before submitting your pull request, please review the following checklist:
+
+- [ ] I have proved my fix is effective or that my feature works.
+- [ ] I have performed a self-review of my own code.
+- [ ] I have commented on my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas.
+- [ ] My changes generate no new warnings.
+
+## Screenshots (if applicable)
+
+If your changes are visual and it helps to illustrate them, please include screenshots or GIFs here.
+
+## Additional Context
+
+Provide any additional information about your pull request here.

README.md

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 - Add support for sharing workflows & knowledge with others
 - Create wikipedia-like knowledge base where users can work together to create knowledge that can improve the WebWand's performance
 
+## Contributing
+
+Interested in contributing to WebWand? We'd love your help! Check out our [Contribution Guide](CONTRIBUTING.md) for guidelines on how to contribute, report bugs, suggest enhancements, and more. 
+
 ## Credits
 
 - WebWand's image annotation method was inspired by Microsoft's [UFO paper](https://arxiv.org/abs/2402.07939).