🌍 Contributing to Helwan Linux

Thank you for your interest in contributing to Helwan Linux — a modern Arch-based Linux distribution crafted for developers, power users, and creators around the world.

Helwan Linux is designed to be fast, focused, and friendly — with built-in support for Right-to-Left (RTL) languages like Arabic, Hebrew, and Persian.

Not just another distro. Helwan is a developer-first and gamer-ready ecosystem.

🚀 What Makes Helwan Linux Unique?

• Over 230+ curated packages pre-installed.
• Lightweight and customizable Cinnamon environment.
• Complete dev stack: Rust, Python, GTK, Qt, Docker, git...
• Helwan Native Tools: hel-terminal, hel-store, hel-ai-gate, hel-insight, etc.

🎮 Gaming Support & Performance Tools

Pre-installed Games: cuyo, blurble, artikulate, openra

Tools: Lutris, VKD3D, GameMode, MangoHud

🤝 Who Can Contribute?

• Developers: C, Python, Rust, GTK, Qt, Shell...
• Translators: RTL/LTR support
• Designers: UI, themes, icons

🛠️ How to Contribute

1. Fork the GitHub repo: https://github.com/helwan-linux
2. Clone locally and pick a tool (hel-insight, hel-terminal...)
3. Follow README/INSTALL files inside each folder
4. Create a feature branch → push → open Pull Request

🧭 Contribution Guidelines

• Use clear commit messages (e.g. fix:, feat:)
• Open an Issue for major ideas
• Test both RTL and LTR
• Be respectful and collaborative

⚖️ Comparison Table

📣 Final Word

Open source should be inclusive, efficient, and visionary. Helwan Linux brings that vision to life:

• 🛠️ Original tools that solve real problems
• 🎮 Comfortable for both coding and gaming
• 🌐 Built-in RTL support

Let’s build something unforgettable. 🚀
— Saeed Badreldin, Lead Developer – Helwan Linux