CONTRIBUTING.md

Contributing to upstream-mcp

Thanks for your interest. Contributions are welcome.

Quick start

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch from main
3. Make your changes with tests
4. Run npm test and npm run build
5. Submit a pull request with a clear description

In scope

• Additional MCP tools that wrap public Upstream API endpoints
• Bug fixes and reliability improvements
• Documentation improvements
• Specialty-specific tool enhancements (ABA, SNF, PT/OT, dental, dialysis, imaging, home health)
• Test coverage improvements

Out of scope

• Anything requiring proprietary payer data or production internals
• Tools that bypass Upstream's tenant boundaries
• Vendor specific integrations without community demand

Reporting issues

Use the GitHub issue templates. Include the MCP version, Node version, the prompt that triggered the bug, and the expected versus actual response.

Code of conduct

Be specific. Be kind. No drive by negativity.

Questions

hello@upstream.cx