Fix markdown formatting issues and add contribution infrastructure

[mohitgauniyal]

Fixes #17
Partially fixes #18

Pull Request: Fix Markdown Formatting & Add Contribution Infrastructure

Summary

This PR addresses critical markdown formatting issues and adds essential contribution infrastructure to improve the developer experience and community engagement for the knowledge-work-plugins repository.

Changes Overview

1. Fixed Markdown Formatting Issues (HIGH PRIORITY)

Problem: 29 files contained malformed strikethrough syntax (~~text without closing) that was rendering incorrectly in markdown viewers.

Solution: Removed all malformed strikethrough syntax across 29 files in 9 plugins.

Example Fix:

- If **~~project tracker** is connected:
+ If **project tracker** is connected:

- I'll offer to create a draft in ~~email
+ I'll offer to create a draft in email

Impact:

• Improves documentation readability
• Fixes rendering in GitHub, VS Code, and other markdown viewers
• Removes confusion for new users and contributors

2. Added Contribution Guidelines (MEDIUM PRIORITY)

Added: CONTRIBUTING.md - Comprehensive 500+ line contribution guide

Includes:

• Code of conduct reference
• How to report bugs and suggest features
• Plugin structure requirements
• Development guidelines for skills and commands
• Pull request process and checklist
• Style guidelines (markdown, JSON, naming)

Benefits: Lowers barrier to entry, standardizes contribution process, improves code quality

3. Added GitHub Issue Templates (MEDIUM PRIORITY)

Added:

• .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
• .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
• .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/plugin_submission.md

Benefits: Structured issue reporting, faster triage, better information gathering

4. Added Pull Request Template (MEDIUM PRIORITY)

Added: .github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md

Benefits: Standardized PR format, ensures complete information, improves review efficiency

5. Added CI/CD Validation (MEDIUM PRIORITY)

Added: .github/workflows/validate.yml

Validates:

• JSON syntax in all .json files
• plugin.json schema compliance
• Malformed markdown strikethrough
• Trailing whitespace
• Plugin structure (required files)

Benefits: Catches errors before merge, automated quality checks, maintains consistency

Files Changed

Modified: 29 files (markdown formatting fixes)
Added: 6 files (contribution infrastructure)
Deleted: 0 files

Testing

Manual Testing Completed

✅ Verified all fixed files render correctly in VS Code
✅ Checked GitHub markdown preview
✅ All JSON files pass validation
✅ All plugin.json files have required fields
✅ No files were deleted or moved

Breaking Changes

❌ NONE - All changes are backwards compatible

Risk Level

✅ LOW - Changes are cosmetic and additive

Checklist

• My code follows the style guidelines of this project
• I have performed a self-review of my code
• I have updated the documentation accordingly
• My changes generate no new warnings
• I have tested my changes thoroughly
• All JSON files are valid
• All markdown files render correctly
• No sensitive data included
• No breaking changes

Impact

For Users: Better documentation, clearer instructions, professional appearance
For Contributors: Lower barrier to entry, faster PR process, clear guidelines
For Maintainers: Automated quality checks, standardized format, reduced workload

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[mohitgauniyal]

This PR addresses #17 and partially addresses #18.

Resolves Issue #17

This PR adds the requested CONTRIBUTING.md file with:

• ✅ Complete documentation standards
• ✅ Plugin development guidelines
• ✅ Contribution workflow (fork, branch, PR process)
• ✅ Style guidelines for markdown and JSON
• ✅ Plugin structure requirements
• ✅ Testing procedures

Addresses Issue #18 (Automated Validation)

Additionally, this PR adds automated validation via GitHub Actions:

• ✅ JSON syntax validation
• ✅ plugin.json schema validation
• ✅ Markdown linting
• ✅ Plugin structure checks
• ✅ Automated quality gates

The validation workflow catches:

• Invalid JSON files
• Malformed plugin.json (missing required fields, wrong format)
• Markdown syntax errors
• Missing required files in plugin structure

Additional Improvements

Beyond the requested features in #17 and #18, this PR also:

• Fixes 29 files with malformed markdown strikethrough syntax
• Adds GitHub issue templates (bug report, feature request, plugin submission)
• Adds PR template for standardized submissions

Would appreciate feedback from @saismrutiranjan18 who opened these issues!

[mohitgauniyal]

@saismrutiranjan18 Hey! I saw you opened #17 and #18. This PR implements both of those requests. Would love your feedback on whether this addresses your concerns!