Contributions to Chart.js are welcome and encouraged, but please have a look through the guidelines in this document before raising an issue, or writing code for the project.
The issue tracker is the preferred channel for reporting bugs, requesting new features and submitting pull requests.
If you're suggesting a new chart type, please take a look at writing new chart types in the documentation or consider creating a plugin.
To keep the library lightweight for everyone, it's unlikely we'll add many more chart types to the core of Chart.js, but issues are a good medium to design and spec out how new chart types could work and look.
Please do not use issues for support requests. For help using Chart.js, please take a look at the chartjs tag on Stack Overflow.
Well structured, detailed bug reports are hugely valuable for the project.
Guidlines for reporting bugs:
- Check the issue search to see if it has already been reported
- Isolate the problem to a simple test case
- Please include a demonstration of the bug on a website such as JS Bin, JS Fiddle, or Codepen. (Template)
Please provide any additional details associated with the bug, if it's browser or screen density specific, or only happens with a certain configuration or data.
Run npm install to install all the libraries, then run gulp dev --test to build and run tests as you make changes.
Clear, concise pull requests are excellent at continuing the project's community driven growth. But please review these guidelines and the guidelines below before starting work on the project.
Be advised that Chart.js 1.0.2 is in feature-complete status. Pull requests adding new features to the 1.x branch will be disregarded.
Guidelines:
- Please create an issue first and/or talk with a team member:
- For bugs, we can discuss the fixing approach
- For enhancements, we can discuss if it is within the project scope and avoid duplicate effort
- Please make changes to the files in
/src, notChart.jsorChart.min.jsin the repo root directory, this avoids merge conflicts - Tabs for indentation, not spaces please
- If adding new functionality, please also update the relevant
.mdfile in/docs - Please make your commits in logical sections with clear commit messages
- Active committers and contributors are invited to introduce yourself and request commit access to this project. Please send an email to [email protected] or file an issue.
- We have a very active Slack community that you can join at https://chartjs-slack-automation.herokuapp.com. If you think you can help, we'd love to have you!
By contributing your code, you agree to license your contribution under the MIT license.