# Contributing to Homebrew First time contributing to Homebrew? Read our [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/Homebrew/brew/blob/master/CODEOFCONDUCT.md#code-of-conduct). ### Report a bug * run `brew update` (twice) * run and read `brew doctor` * read [the Troubleshooting Checklist](https://github.com/Homebrew/brew/blob/master/docs/Troubleshooting.md#troubleshooting) * open an issue on the formula's repository ### Propose a feature * Please create a pull request with your change proposal in the [Homebrew Evolution](https://github.com/Homebrew/brew-evolution) repository using the [proposal template](https://github.com/Homebrew/brew-evolution/blob/master/proposal_template.md). Thanks!