How to get involved with Willemstad.
## Community Resources
### GitHub Repository
**Primary Hub:** [github.com/tingmelvin/willemstad-x](https://github.com/tingmelvin/willemstad-x)
- Source code and development
- Issue tracking and bug reports
- Feature requests and discussions
- Release notes and changelogs
### Documentation Website
**Official Docs:** [willemstad.cc](https://willemstad.cc)
- Comprehensive guides and tutorials
- Feature documentation
- Quick reference materials
- Community showcase
### Obsidian Community
**Discord & Forums:** Join the broader Obsidian community
- #appearance channel for theme discussions
- Community plugin and theme sharing
- General support and tips
## Ways to Contribute
### 1. Bug Reports
You can report bugs in Willemstad at [its GitHub page](https://github.com/tingmelvin/willemstad-x/issues), and please do. Half of this theme was written in 2022, left aside for almost three years, with the other half written in 2025. That means that there will be bugs, as some of the code has been frozen in time.
To write a high-quality bug report so that I can reproduce your bug, please note the following:
**System Information:**
- Obsidian version (Help → About)
- Operating system and version
- Willemstad version
- Active plugins list
**Issue Details:**
- Clear description of the problem
- Steps to reproduce consistently
- Expected vs. actual behaviour
- Screenshots or screen recordings
**Example Bug Report:**
```
**Environment:**
- Obsidian 1.9.0
- Windows 11
- Willemstad v1.9.0
- Plugins: Style Settings, Calendar, Kanban
**Issue:**
Floating ribbon disappears when switching between light/dark mode
**Steps to Reproduce:**
1. Enable floating ribbon in Style Settings
2. Switch from light to dark mode
3. Ribbon becomes invisible
**Expected:** Ribbon should remain visible with theme colours
**Actual:** Ribbon disappears completely
```
### 2. Feature Requests
Willemstad welcomes feature requests, especially since my creativity can be limited at times. Well-structured feature requests include:
**Clear Problem Statement:**
- What current limitation are you experiencing?
- How does this affect your workflow?
**Proposed Solution:**
- Specific feature description
- How it should work
- Integration with existing features
**Alternatives Considered:**
- Other approaches you've tried
- Why existing solutions don't work
**Use Case Examples:**
- Specific scenarios where this helps
- Target user groups
Please drop your feature requests on the issue page of Willemstad's [GitHub page](https://github.com/tingmelvin/willemstad-x/issues).
### 3. Platform Testing
**macOS & iOS testing needed and especially welcome**
Willemstad suffers from not having access to Apple devices. Community testing is therefore invaluable and reports on platform-specific issues are very welcome.
> [!info]
> Mobile theming is currently not supported, but it is within Willemstad's roadmap to do so.
### 5. Colour Scheme Creation
Despite having almost 200 accent colour palettes and over 50 background/text palettes, Willemstad welcomes new colour schemes, especially those that are harmonious on the eyes.
For accent colour schemes, you can use the following template:
```scss
// Suggested Palette Name: [Name]
'aftershock': (
"accent": oklch(), // any HSL/RGB/OKLCH/hex values work
"accent-1": oklch(), // any HSL/RGB/OKLCH/hex values work
"accent-2": oklch() // any HSL/RGB/OKLCH/hex values work
),
```
### 6. Plugin Integration
**Suggesting New Plugin Support:**
- Identify popular plugins lacking Willemstad integration
- Provide specific styling issues or opportunities
- Test compatibility and document conflicts
- Suggest specific improvements
**Improving Existing Integration:**
- Report plugin-specific styling issues
- Suggest better default configurations
- Test plugin updates for compatibility
## Support & Donations
### Policy
**I do not accept any monetary donations.**
The theme maintainer does not and will not accept donations for Willemstad development.
**Alternative Support:**
- **Star the GitHub repository [here](https://github.com/tingmelvin/willemstad-x)**
- **Share the theme** with others who might benefit
- **Contribute back** through bug reports, testing, or code
- **Support other community members** mentioned in credits
### Supporting the Broader Community
**Recommended Donations:** Consider supporting other Obsidian community members who have contributed to Willemstad or the theme ecosystem:
- [Chris Grieser](https://ko-fi.com/pseudometa) (@pseudometa) - Shimmering Focus developer
- [Damian Korcz](https://buymeacoffee.com/damiankorcz) - Prism theme developer
- [Cecilia May](https://ko-fi.com/ceciliamay) - Primary theme developer
- [SlRvB](https://ko-fi.com/slrvb) - ITS Theme developer
- [Stephan Ango](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kepano) (@kepano) - Minimal theme and Obsidian CEO
**Supporting Obsidian:**
- Purchase Catalyst licence
- Subscribe to Obsidian Sync or Publish
- Participate in community forums and discussions
If the links to their donation page do not work here, you can also access these directly (and those of even more creators) under the Credits section in the theme itself.