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Also known as: OSS contributor, project contributor

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

A contributor is anyone who helps a project — code, docs, translations, design, or triage — usually through issues and pull requests.

Real-World Example

Fixing a typo in glossary docs and opening a pull request makes you a contributor.

References

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