dot-agent-protocol

GitHub Setup Instructions

This document provides instructions for pushing this project to GitHub and setting up the repository for optimal visibility and collaboration.

Creating a GitHub Repository

  1. Create a new repository on GitHub:
    • Go to GitHub and sign in
    • Click the “+” icon in the top right and select “New repository”
    • Repository name: agent-domain-project (or your preferred name)
    • Description: “A special-use domain (.agent) for autonomous AI agent communication”
    • Make it Public
    • Do NOT initialize with README, .gitignore, or license (we already have these)
    • Click “Create repository”
  2. Push your local repository to GitHub: 
    # Add the remote repository
git remote add origin https://github.com/YOUR-USERNAME/agent-domain-project.git

# Push the code
git push -u origin master

Repository Settings

After pushing to GitHub, configure these settings:

  1. General Settings:
    • Enable “Discussions” feature
    • Enable “Sponsorships” if you want to receive financial support
    • Set up “Social preview” image (create one that visually represents the project)
  2. Collaborators & Teams:
    • Add key team members as collaborators
  3. Branches:
    • Set up branch protection for master or main branch
    • Require pull request reviews before merging
    • Require status checks to pass before merging
  4. Pages:
    • Enable GitHub Pages from the main branch or a /docs folder
    • Select a theme
    • This will create a project website at https://[username].github.io/agent-domain-project/
  5. Security:
    • Enable security advisories
    • Enable Dependabot alerts (if you add code later)

Enhancing Discoverability

  1. Add Topics to Your Repository:
    • Go to your repository page
    • Click the “gear” icon next to “About” on the right sidebar
    • Add relevant topics such as:
      • agent-domain
      • ai-communication
      • special-use-domain
      • ietf-standards
      • autonomous-ai
      • p2p-network
      • distributed-hash-table
      • ai-infrastructure
      • open-standards
  2. Create a GitHub Project:
    • Set up a project board to track development tasks
    • Create columns like “To Do”, “In Progress”, “Review”, and “Done”
    • Add initial issues based on the project roadmap
  3. Set Up GitHub Discussions:
    • Create initial discussion categories:
      • Announcements
      • Technical Discussion
      • Use Cases
      • Standards Process
      • Q&A
      • General
    • Post a welcome message in Announcements

Promoting Your Repository

  1. Create a Release:
    • Create an initial v0.1.0 release
    • Include a summary of the project’s purpose and current status
    • This makes it easier for people to cite or reference a specific version
  2. Set Up Repository Insights:
    • Monitor traffic to your repository
    • Track clones, views, and referral sources
    • Use this data to refine your outreach strategy
  3. Create a Community Profile:
    • Ensure your repository has all recommended community files
    • GitHub will show a “community profile” score based on presence of:
      • README.md (already created)
      • CONTRIBUTING.md (already created)
      • CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md (consider adding)
      • Issue templates (already created)
      • Pull request template (already created)

Next Steps After GitHub Setup

  1. Create Project Website:
    • Consider creating a dedicated website beyond GitHub Pages
    • Use the SEO keywords from SEO_KEYWORDS.md
    • Include clear calls-to-action for different audience segments
  2. Set Up Social Media:
    • Create Twitter/X account: @agentdomain
    • Create LinkedIn page for the project
    • Set up Discord server for community discussions
  3. Reach Out to Potential Sponsors and Contributors:
    • Use the GitHub repository as the central reference point
    • Prepare a brief email template introducing the project
    • Target organizations and individuals identified in the research
  4. Begin IETF Engagement:
    • Join relevant IETF mailing lists
    • Share the GitHub repository with select IETF participants for early feedback
    • Refine the Internet-Draft based on initial feedback

Maintaining GitHub Momentum

  1. Regular Updates:
    • Commit regularly to show project activity
    • Post updates in Discussions
    • Create new releases for significant milestones
  2. Engage with Issues and Pull Requests:
    • Respond promptly to new issues and pull requests
    • Thank contributors for their input
    • Provide constructive feedback
  3. Track Stars and Forks:
    • Monitor who is starring and forking your repository
    • Reach out to organizations showing interest
    • Use this data to identify potential collaborators or sponsors
  4. Leverage GitHub Insights:
    • Review traffic patterns
    • Identify which documents are getting the most attention
    • Refine content based on user interest

Remember that GitHub is both a code hosting platform and a social network for developers. Active engagement and responsiveness will help build community interest in the project.

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