# Squad Community

Squad is built by contributors who believe in democratizing multi-agent development. This page recognizes everyone who shapes the project — through code, feedback, ideas, and engagement.

## Project Metrics

[![GitHub stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/bradygaster/squad?style=flat-square&logo=github)](https://github.com/bradygaster/squad/stargazers)
[![GitHub forks](https://img.shields.io/github/forks/bradygaster/squad?style=flat-square&logo=github)](https://github.com/bradygaster/squad/network/members)
[![GitHub issues](https://img.shields.io/github/issues/bradygaster/squad?style=flat-square&logo=github)](https://github.com/bradygaster/squad/issues)
[![GitHub pull requests](https://img.shields.io/github/issues-pr/bradygaster/squad?style=flat-square&logo=github)](https://github.com/bradygaster/squad/pulls)

## How to Contribute

We welcome contributions in all forms:

**For detailed contribution guidelines, including branch rules and PR process, see the [Contributing Guide](./guide/contributing.html).**

### Report Issues
Found a bug, have a feature request, or want to discuss an idea? [Open an issue](https://github.com/bradygaster/squad/issues).

### Submit a Pull Request
Ready to contribute code? [Check out the open issues](https://github.com/bradygaster/squad/issues) and submit a PR. See the [Contributing Guide](./guide/contributing.html) for branch protection rules and the branch model.

### Join the Discussion
Have questions, want to share how you're using Squad, or discuss the roadmap? [Start a discussion](https://github.com/bradygaster/squad/discussions).

### External Deployments & Case Studies
Deploy Squad on your project and share your experience. These real-world deployments inform our roadmap and help the community learn from each other.

## Contributors

This section recognizes people who have contributed to Squad through code, feedback, deployments, and community engagement.

### Core Team

- **Brady** ([@bradygaster](https://github.com/bradygaster)) — Project founder, architecture and vision

### Community Contributors

We recognize contributions including:
- Issue reports and feature requests
- Pull requests and code reviews
- Real-world deployments and case studies
- Feedback and community engagement
- Content (blog posts, videos, documentation)

## Special Recognition

### Early Deployments

- **Shayne Boyer** ([@spboyer](https://github.com/spboyer)) — First external deployment on a Next.js project. Introduced the `squad:` label convention for GitHub-native routing.

### Video Coverage

- **Jeff Fritz** ([@csharpfritz](https://github.com/csharpfritz)) — ["Introducing your AI Dev Team Squad with GitHub Copilot"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXcL-te7ByY). First public technical deep-dive video demonstrating Squad in action.

## Learning Resources

### Hands-On Workshop

[**Tamir's Squad Skills Workshop**](https://github.com/tamirdresher/squad-skills/tree/main/workshop) — A practical, hands-on workshop covering Squad fundamentals and advanced patterns. Great for developers who learn by building.

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## Giving Back

If you're using Squad, consider:
- Starring the repository — helps others discover the project
- Sharing your experience in an issue or discussion
- Contributing improvements back to the community
- Showcasing your deployment or use case

## Contact & Support

- **Issues & Feature Requests:** [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/bradygaster/squad/issues)
- **Discussion & Questions:** [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/bradygaster/squad/discussions)
- **Security Issues:** Report privately via GitHub Security Advisory
