Contributing to VTK

VTK welcomes contributions from the community. Here's how to get involved.

Ways to Contribute

• Report bugs — File issues on VTK GitLab
• Fix bugs — Submit merge requests for bug fixes
• Add features — Implement new algorithms or capabilities
• Improve documentation — Fix errors, add examples, clarify descriptions
• Write examples — Contribute to VTK Examples
• Help others — Answer questions on Discourse

Development Workflow

1. Fork the repository on GitLab
2. Create a topic branch for your changes
3. Follow VTK coding style and conventions
4. Write tests for new functionality
5. Submit a merge request
6. Participate in code review

Coding Standards

• Follow existing VTK coding style
• Use VTK naming conventions (vtkClassName, SetProperty/GetProperty)
• Document public APIs
• Include unit tests for new code

Contributor License Agreement

Contributors may need to sign a Contributor License Agreement (CLA) before their contributions can be merged.

Resources

• VTK Developer Guide
• VTK GitLab