md-first memory extraction framework for AI agents. Markdown is the single source of truth; SQLite holds state and LanceDB provides the rebuildable vector + BM25 + scalar index. The codebase follows a single-direction DDD layering (entrypoints -> service -> memory -> infra, with component / core / config cross-cutting) enforced by import-linter. Engineering surface: - Coding conventions in .claude/rules/ (path-scoped) and workflows in .claude/skills/ (/commit, /new-branch, /pr). - GitHub Actions CI runs make lint + test + integration; pre-commit mirrors the gates locally (ruff, hygiene hooks, gitlint commit-msg). - Commit messages follow Conventional Commits, enforced by gitlint. - make lint also enforces datetime two-zone discipline and OpenAPI drift.
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Contributing to EverOS
Thanks for your interest in EverOS! This page explains how contribution works on this project.
How EverOS accepts contributions
EverOS follows an "open source, not open contribution" model (similar to SQLite). The codebase is developed and maintained by the EverMind core team, and we do not merge external pull requests. This keeps copyright provenance clean and the architecture coherent.
What we actively welcome from the community:
| Type | Where |
|---|---|
| 🐛 Bug reports | Open a bug issue |
| 💡 Feature ideas / use cases | Open a feature issue |
| 🔧 Suggested fixes | An issue with a code snippet / patch attached (see below) |
| ❓ Questions & discussion | GitHub Discussions / Discord |
Pull requests opened against this repository will be closed with a pointer to this policy. Please open an issue instead — it is the fastest path to getting a change in.
Reporting a bug
Use the bug report template. Include:
- Clear reproduction steps
- Expected vs. actual behavior
- Environment (OS, Python version, everos version)
- Relevant logs (with secrets redacted)
Suggesting a feature
Use the feature request template. Provide:
- The use case / problem being solved
- Proposed API or behavior
- Backward-compatibility considerations
Suggesting a fix (code welcome)
Found the bug and the fix? Great — paste a minimal patch or code snippet in the issue. Treat it as a proposal: the core team will review it, adapt it to the project's conventions, and land the actual commit (crediting you in the commit message / changelog).
By posting a code suggestion in an issue, you agree it may be incorporated into EverOS under the project's Apache-2.0 license.
Reporting security issues
Do not open a public issue for security vulnerabilities. Follow the private process in SECURITY.md.
Code of Conduct
This project and everyone participating in it is governed by the Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct. By participating, you are expected to uphold it. Report unacceptable behavior to evermind@shanda.com.
Questions
- GitHub Discussions — general Q&A
- Discord — community chat
- Email: evermind@shanda.com
For maintainers (core team)
The workflow below is for core-team members with write access. You do not need any of this to file an issue — it documents how the team develops EverOS internally.
Prerequisites
- Python 3.12+
uvpackage manager- Git
No Docker / database services required — EverOS is lightweight (Markdown + SQLite + LanceDB embedded).
Setup
git clone https://github.com/EverMind-AI/EverOS.git
cd EverOS
make install # deps + pre-commit hooks (one-stop dev setup)
everos init # write ./.env, then fill in the API key slots
make ci # verify: lint + unit + integration
Code style
Conventions are auto-loaded by Claude Code from .claude/rules/. Highlights:
- Python 3.12+, Ruff formatting (88-char line)
- Absolute imports only
- English only in code / comments / docstrings (no CJK — see .claude/rules/language-policy.md)
- Type hints required on signatures; Pydantic v2 for data models
__init__.pyin every package; subpackages re-export public API viafrom .x import Y as Y+__all__- DDD layered:
entrypoints → service → memory → infra, single direction, enforced byimport-linter
make format # ruff fix + format
make lint # ruff check + import-linter
Branch strategy (GitFlow Lite)
| Branch | Role |
|---|---|
master |
Released stable |
dev |
Default integration branch |
feat/<scope>-<desc> |
New features (from dev → dev) |
fix/<scope>-<desc> |
Bug fixes (from dev → dev) |
hotfix/<scope>-<desc> |
Emergency fixes (from master → master + dev) |
Full rationale: .claude/skills/new-branch/SKILL.md.
Commit messages
Conventional Commits: <type>[(scope)]: <description>
(e.g. feat: add agentic rerank, fix(search): guard empty profile). Enforced
by gitlint in the commit-msg hook. Use /commit for guided generation; full
type list: .claude/skills/commit/SKILL.md.
Testing
make test # tests/unit
make integration # tests/integration
make cov # coverage report
- Add unit tests for new functions (
tests/unit/test_<module>/test_<action>_<expected>.py) - Add integration or e2e coverage for behavior changes (
tests/integration/,tests/e2e/)
Full conventions: .claude/rules/testing.md.
Slash commands (Claude Code)
/new-branch— create branch with proper naming/commit— generate a Conventional Commits message/pr— internal merge request with correct target branch
Thank you for helping make EverOS better! 🎉