# Community

Connect with the project through these channels.

## Project management & discussions

Project maintenance guidelines live on the
[wiki](https://github.com/benoitc/gunicorn/wiki/Project-management).

GitHub is used for:

- [Bug reports](https://github.com/benoitc/gunicorn/issues) — search before
  opening a new issue.
- [Discussions](https://github.com/benoitc/gunicorn/discussions) — Q&A and usage
  tips.
- [Feature planning](https://github.com/benoitc/gunicorn/issues) — development
  and project management topics.

## IRC

Join the Gunicorn channel on [Libera Chat](https://libera.chat/) at
[`#gunicorn`](https://web.libera.chat/?channels=#gunicorn).

## Issue tracking

File bugs, enhancements, and tasks in the
[GitHub issue tracker](https://github.com/benoitc/gunicorn/issues).

## Security issues

Report security vulnerabilities privately to
[`security@gunicorn.org`](mailto:security@gunicorn.org); only core developers
subscribe to this list.

## Contributing

Start with the
[contributing guide](https://github.com/benoitc/gunicorn/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md)
for development workflow, code style, and review expectations. New contributors
are welcome—open a draft pull request early to gather feedback.