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Get Involved!

Report, code, translate or write — where to start

Weasis is an open-source project and thrives because of its community of contributors. Whether you are a developer, a translator, a clinical user, or simply passionate about open-source healthcare tools, there are many ways to participate and make a difference.

📋 Report Bugs and Request Enhancements

Found a bug or have an idea to improve Weasis? Contribute by reporting it.

Before creating an issue, check that it has not already been reported:

If nothing matches, open a new issue on GitHub with as much detail as possible — see How do I report a bug? for the recommended checklist (version, OS, screenshot, log files).

💻 Contribute to the Code

Pull requests are welcome on every Weasis repository:

How to contribute:

  1. Fork the relevant repository on GitHub.
  2. Read the README for build instructions and the project’s coding conventions.
  3. Develop your change on a feature branch.
  4. Open a pull request describing the motivation and the change.

For larger changes, opening a discussion or an issue first is recommended so the design can be aligned with the maintainers before you invest time in the implementation.

✍️ Share Your Knowledge

Not a developer? You can still make a real impact by sharing your expertise and helping other users.

  • Improve the documentation — this site is written in Markdown and built with Hugo. Follow the README of the docs repository for the setup, the local preview command, and the pull-request workflow.

  • Translate Weasis — make Weasis accessible to users worldwide by contributing to the localization effort.

  • Help other users — answer questions and share insights on the dcm4che Forum and on GitHub Discussions.

  • Share your story — using Weasis in a hospital, clinic, research project, or education program? Let us know so your case study can be featured in the Stories section.

  • Cite Weasis — if your work uses Weasis, citing the project in your publications helps make the impact of the project visible. See How to cite Weasis for ready-made BibTeX, APA and Vancouver entries.

🤝 Why Contribute?

  1. Support open source healthcare — be part of a global effort to keep medical imaging tools free and auditable.
  2. Learn and grow — sharpen your skills on a real-world clinical project used in dozens of countries.
  3. Make an impact — your contributions directly help healthcare professionals, researchers, and institutions worldwide.