Contribute to HackForge
Help us build the best CTF training platform
🚩 Submit a Challenge
Have an idea for a CTF challenge? We welcome community contributions! Great challenges are the heart of our platform.
What we're looking for:
- Original challenges that teach real-world security concepts
- Clear and engaging challenge descriptions
- Appropriate difficulty ratings (Beginner to Insane)
- Well-tested solutions and flags
- Docker configurations for challenges requiring infrastructure
To submit a challenge, contact us with your proposal or join our Discord to discuss ideas.
🐛 Report Bugs
Found something broken? Let us know! We appreciate detailed bug reports that help us improve the platform.
When reporting:
- Describe the issue clearly
- Include steps to reproduce
- Mention your browser and OS
- Include screenshots if helpful
🔒 Security Vulnerabilities
Found a security issue in the platform itself (not in challenges)? Please report it responsibly!
Guidelines:
- Do not exploit vulnerabilities beyond proof of concept
- Do not access other users' data
- Report privately through our contact form
- Give us reasonable time to fix before disclosure
Responsible disclosures may be rewarded with recognition on our Hall of Fame.
📖 Documentation & Writeups
Help the community learn by writing quality educational content:
- Challenge writeups - After the 30-day embargo period
- Tutorials - Teaching security concepts
- Tool guides - Helpful for beginners
💬 Community Support
You don't need to write code to contribute! Help out by:
- Answering questions on Discord
- Providing hints without spoiling challenges
- Welcoming new members
- Sharing feedback and ideas