From e28ac9460303cdc8dd027a8a4a3dd7fe9b62eaea Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sjhddh Date: Wed, 6 May 2026 13:22:11 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] docs: clarify contributor git identity setup Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.7 --- CONTRIBUTING.md | 12 ++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+) diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md index 9c6501d..fed0160 100644 --- a/CONTRIBUTING.md +++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md @@ -93,3 +93,15 @@ If you're planning a significant change, open an issue first to discuss the appr ## License MIT — your contributions will be released under the same license. + +## Git identity for contributions + +Before pushing commits, verify that Git is configured with an email address that GitHub can associate with your account: + +```bash +git config user.name +git config user.email +``` + +This is especially important when commits are created through agentic coding tools or automation, because those tools may not inherit your normal shell Git configuration. Avoid placeholder values such as `your@email.com` or localized template text; unresolved author emails can create avoidable provenance and SBOM review friction for downstream users. +