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# Getting Help
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If you need help or troubleshooting tips or just have a question:
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* If applicable, go through our [debugging guide](https://github.com/polybar/polybar/wiki/Debugging-your-Config).
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* Read the [Known Issues page](https://github.com/polybar/polybar/wiki/Known-Issues), maybe others had the same issue before.
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* Read the [Wiki page](https://github.com/polybar/polybar/wiki) for the thing you have problems with.
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* Ask your question on [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/polybar/polybar/discussions)
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* Join our Gitter room at [`gitter.im/polybar/polybar`](https://gitter.im/polybar/polybar)
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* Ask in our reddit community at [`r/polybar`](https://www.reddit.com/r/polybar)
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* Join the official IRC channel `#polybar` on the [`irc.libera.chat:6697`](https://libera.chat/) network. This is IRC, you will need to be connected to receive answers.
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* Ask on [Unix & Linux StackExchange](https://unix.stackexchange.com/). Though not all questions may be suited over there, make sure you're [on topic](https://unix.stackexchange.com/help/on-topic).
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**Do not** use the GitHub issue tracker to ask for help or if you have questions, it is meant for bug reports.
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Issues will be closed and you will be referred to the above resources.
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## Asking Quality Questions
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Spending some time to precisely frame your question will save a lot of time.
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You will better understand your problem and may be able to solve it yourself
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and other will be able to better understand what you are asking.
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Here are some tips:
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* Be explicit and precise:
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* What are you trying to achieve?
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* What problems have you encountered while trying to achieve this?
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* What is stopping you from overcoming these problems?
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* If a problem is difficult to describe, screenshots can help. Do not make
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screenshots of your config file or error messages, copy-paste them as text.
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* Provide as much context as possible. In most cases this includes at least the following:
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* Window Manager
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* Polybar version
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* Relevant portions of your config file. If you are not sure what is relevant, provide the whole thing.
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* How you start polybar
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