Contributing to Ledger Live’s Open‐Source Development - johnsoncesarina17/Top-Ledger-Wallet-Tutorials- GitHub Wiki

Contributing to Ledger Live, the official desktop and mobile application for managing Ledger hardware wallets, is a great way to support the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Ledger Live is open-source, meaning developers worldwide can contribute to its development.

Please download the last update of Ledger Live Application:

1.Ledger Live for Windows 10/11

2.Ledger Live for MAC

3.Ledger Live for Android

Here’s how you can get involved:

1. Understand the Project

• GitHub Repositories:
  • LedgerHQ/ledger-live (Main monorepo)
  • LedgerHQ/ledger-live-desktop (Desktop app)
  • LedgerHQ/ledger-live-mobile (Mobile app)
• Documentation: Check the official Ledger Live documentation for technical insights.

2. Set Up the Development Environment

• Prerequisites:
  1. Node.js (v14+ recommended)
  2. Yarn (for dependency management)
  3. Git
• Steps:
  1. Clone the repository:
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  4. git clone https://github.com/LedgerHQ/ledger-live.git
  5. Install dependencies:
  6. sh
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  8. cd ledger-live && yarn
  9. Run the app in development mode:
  10. sh
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  12. yarn dev

3. Find Ways to Contribute

• Report Bugs: File issues on GitHub if you find bugs.
• Fix Issues: Check the GitHub Issues for open bugs/feature requests.
• Improve Documentation: Help enhance guides and API docs.
• Add Features: Propose new features (discuss with maintainers first).
• Translate: Help with localization if fluent in other languages.

4. Follow Contribution Guidelines

• Code Style: Follow the project’s coding conventions.
• Commit Messages: Use clear, descriptive messages.
• Pull Requests (PRs):
  • Fork the repo, create a branch, and submit a PR.
  • Ensure tests pass before submitting.
  • Reference related issues in your PR.

5. Engage with the Community

• Discord/Slack: Join Ledger’s developer channels.
• GitHub Discussions: Participate in discussions on the repo.
• Code Reviews: Help review others’ contributions.

6. Security Considerations

• Since Ledger Live deals with cryptocurrency wallets, security is critical.
• Follow best practices for secure coding.
• Report security vulnerabilities responsibly (check the repo’s SECURITY.md).

Final Notes

• Ledger Live is built with React.js (Desktop) and React Native (Mobile).
• Contributions are welcome from developers, designers, and testers.
• Always communicate with maintainers before major changes.

🚀 Happy contributing! If you have questions, check the official docs or ask in the community channels.