update contributing guide

Author: notunderctrl

CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -2,6 +2,22 @@
 
 Firstly, thank you for considering contributing to CommandKit! Whether you're looking to fix bugs, add new features, or just ask questions, your input is valuable to us.
 
+## Consulting with maintainers before contributing
+
+### Why consult first?
+
+We welcome all contributions, big or small, but we also strive to keep the project focused and maintain high-quality standards. To ensure your efforts align with the project's goals and roadmap, we encourage you to consult with the maintainers before starting work on a significant contribution. This consultation can help avoid duplicated efforts, ensure that your contribution fits the project, and save time for both you and the maintainers.
+
+### How to consult with maintainers
+
+You can talk to a maintainer in several ways, depending on the nature of your contribution and your preference:
+
+1. Creating an [Issue](https://github.com/underctrl-io/commandkit/issues): For proposing new features or changes, the best start is to create an issue in this GitHub repository. Please provide a clear and detailed description of what you propose, why it's needed, and how it aligns with the project's objectives. Label your issue with proposal to help us identify it quickly.
+
+2. Starting a [Discussion](https://github.com/underctrl-io/commandkit/discussions): For more open-ended ideas or to seek feedback on a concept before it's fully fleshed out, our GitHub Discussions is the perfect place. It allows for a more informal exchange of ideas and feedback from both maintainers and other community members.
+
+3. Contacting in the [Support Discord](https://ctrl.lol/discord): If you prefer a more direct line of communication, join our support Discord server. We have a dedicated channel for CommandKit. This is a great place to get quick feedback or clarifications before diving deep into your work.
+
 ## Setup
 
 ### Prerequisites
@@ -13,10 +29,11 @@ Firstly, thank you for considering contributing to CommandKit! Whether you're lo
 ### Fork & Clone
 
 1. Fork the repository to your own GitHub account.
+
 2. Clone your fork to your local machine:
 
 ```bash
-git clone https://github.com/underctrl-io/commandkit.git
+git clone https://github.com/your-username/commandkit.git
 ```
 
 ### Installing Dependencies
@@ -57,7 +74,7 @@ git commit -m "Describe your change here"
 git push origin your-feature-or-bugfix
 ```
 
-7. Open a pull request in the main project repository (master branch). Describe your changes and any relevant information.
+7. Open a pull request in the main project repository (`master` branch). Describe your changes and any relevant information.
 
 ## Submitting Issues
 

README.md

@@ -6,6 +6,8 @@
     <a href="https://www.npmjs.com/package/commandkit"><img src="https://img.shields.io/npm/dt/commandkit?maxAge=3600" alt="npm downloads" /></a>
 </div>
 
+You are currently looking at the next major version of CommandKit. You can view the `master` branch [here](https://github.com/underctrl-io/commandkit/tree/master)
+
 ## Support and Suggestions
 
 If you are looking for support or want to provide suggestions, check out the [Discord](https://ctrl.lol/discord).