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# Reporting bugs
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# Reporting bugs
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The are several ways to report bugs (or possible bugs) you encounter in Zulip.
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There are several ways to report bugs (or possible bugs) you encounter in Zulip:
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- If you have a concrete bug report with steps to reproduce the behavior, [file an
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- If you have a concrete bug report with steps to reproduce the behavior, [file an
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issue](#filing-a-github-issue) in the appropriate GitHub repository.
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issue](#filing-a-github-issue) in the appropriate GitHub repository.
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Include screenshots and/or screen captures (see [recommended
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Include screenshots and/or screen captures (see [recommended
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tools](../tutorials/screenshot-and-gif-software.md)) if they help
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tools](../tutorials/screenshot-and-gif-software.md)) if they help
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communicate what you are describing, but avoid posting long videos.
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communicate what you are describing, but avoid posting long videos.
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1. Indicate the **[version](https://zulip.com/help/view-zulip-version)** of the
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1. **Indicate the [version](https://zulip.com/help/view-zulip-version)** of the
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Zulip app where you encountered the bug. It may also be helpful to note your
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Zulip app where you encountered the bug. It may also be helpful to note your
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operating system, whether you are using the web app or the desktop app, and
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operating system, whether you are using the web app or the desktop app, and
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your browser if using the web app.
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your browser if using the web app.
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If all of the above accurately describe your situation, please file an issue!
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If all of the above accurately describe your situation, please file an issue!
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Otherwise, we recommend [starting a
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Otherwise, we recommend [starting a
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conversation](#starting-a-conversation-about-a-possible-bug) in the Zulip
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conversation](#starting-a-conversation-about-a-possible-bug) in the Zulip
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development community, so that the problem you encountered can be discussed
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development community so that the problem you encountered can be discussed
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interactively.
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interactively.
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Steps and best practices for filing an issue:
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Steps and best practices for filing a GitHub issue:
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1. Report the issue in the **appropriate [Zulip
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1. Report the issue in the **appropriate [Zulip
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repository](https://github.com/zulip)**. The most commonly used repositories
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repository](https://github.com/zulip)**. The most commonly used repositories
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- [zulip/zulip-mobile](https://github.com/zulip/zulip-mobile/issues) for
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- [zulip/zulip-mobile](https://github.com/zulip/zulip-mobile/issues) for
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issues with the mobile apps.
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issues with the mobile apps.
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- [zulip/zulip-desktop](https://github.com/zulip/zulip-desktop/issues) for
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- [zulip/zulip-desktop](https://github.com/zulip/zulip-desktop/issues) for
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issues that are specific to the Zulip desktop app, and _do not_ occur in
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issues that are specific to the Zulip desktop app, and therefore _do not_
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the web app.
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occur in the web app.
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- [zulip/zulip-terminal](https://github.com/zulip/zulip-terminal/issues) for
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- [zulip/zulip-terminal](https://github.com/zulip/zulip-terminal/issues) for
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issues with the terminal app.
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issues with the terminal app.
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2. Do a **quick search** of the repository to see if your issue has already
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2. Do a **quick search** of the repository to see if your issue has already
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- [#mobile](https://chat.zulip.org/#narrow/stream/48-mobile) for issues with
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- [#mobile](https://chat.zulip.org/#narrow/stream/48-mobile) for issues with
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the mobile apps.
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the mobile apps.
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- [#desktop](https://chat.zulip.org/#narrow/stream/16-desktop) for issues
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- [#desktop](https://chat.zulip.org/#narrow/stream/16-desktop) for issues
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that are specific to the Zulip desktop app, and _do not_ occur in the web
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that are specific to the Zulip desktop app, and therefore _do not_
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app.
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occur in the web app.
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- [#zulip-terminal](https://chat.zulip.org/#narrow/stream/206-zulip-terminal)
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- [#zulip-terminal](https://chat.zulip.org/#narrow/stream/206-zulip-terminal)
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for issues with the terminal app.
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for issues with the terminal app.
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- [#production
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- [#production
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Once a possible bug is reported, members of the development community will jump
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Once a possible bug is reported, members of the development community will jump
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in to discuss whether the report constitutes a bug, how to reproduce it, and how
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in to discuss whether the report constitutes a bug, how to reproduce it, and how
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it can be resolved. The initial reporter can help by monitoring the discussion,
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it can be resolved. The initial reporter can help by monitoring the discussion
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and replying to any follow-up questions. If the report is determined to be a
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and replying to any follow-up questions. If the report is determined to be a
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reproducible bug, a GitHub issue will be filed to keep track of it (see below).
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reproducible bug, a GitHub issue will be filed to keep track of it (see below).
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renamed or resolved.
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renamed or resolved.
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- If you encounter a definite bug with a clear reproducer and significant user
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- If you encounter a definite bug with a clear reproducer and significant user
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impact, it is best to both file a GitHub issue, and immediately start a
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impact, it is best to both file a GitHub issue and immediately start a
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discussion in the development community. This helps us address important
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discussion in the development community. This helps us address important
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issues as quickly as possible.
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issues as quickly as possible.
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- For minor bugs (e.g., a visual glitch in a settings menu for very long stream
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- For minor bugs (e.g., a visual glitch in a settings menu for very long stream
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1. [**Join** the Zulip development
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1. [**Join** the Zulip development
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community](https://zulip.com/development-community/) if you don't already
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community](https://zulip.com/development-community/) if you don't already
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have an account.
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have an account.
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2. Pick an **appropriate stream** to report your issue:
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2. Pick an **appropriate stream** to discuss your idea:
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- [#feedback](https://chat.zulip.org/#narrow/stream/137-feedback) for suggestions for
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- [#feedback](https://chat.zulip.org/#narrow/stream/137-feedback) for suggestions for
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the Zulip web app or server. A good default if you aren't sure which stream
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the Zulip web app or server. A good default if you aren't sure which stream
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to use.
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to use.
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help](https://chat.zulip.org/#narrow/stream/31-production-help) for suggestions
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help](https://chat.zulip.org/#narrow/stream/31-production-help) for suggestions
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related to self-hosting Zulip.
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related to self-hosting Zulip.
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3. **[Start a new topic](https://zulip.com/help/starting-a-new-topic)** for
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3. **[Start a new topic](https://zulip.com/help/starting-a-new-topic)** for
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discussing your suggestions, using a brief summary of the proposal as the
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discussing your suggestions, using a brief summary of your idea as the
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name of the topic.
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name of the topic.
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If you aren't sure where to post or how to name your topic, don't worry!
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If you aren't sure where to post or how to name your topic, don't worry!
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