SKRB thrives on collaboration, and feature suggestions are one of the most important ways community members shape the platform. This page explains how to submit ideas, why suggestions matter, and how they connect with the broader SKRB ecosystem of developers, academics, communities, and small businesses.
Every feature in SKRB originates from user needs. Whether a developer proposes an improvement to the GitHub integration, or a community group suggests new collaboration tools highlighted in SKRB for Communities, features grow from the collective input of contributors. This participatory approach ensures SKRB stays useful and relevant.
Suggestions also complement the Report Issues process. While issue reports address problems, feature requests propose opportunities for growth.
Feature suggestions are logged transparently. Contributors first identify the gap, then describe their proposed solution. For example, academics using SKRB for Academics may request new citation formats, while educators in the Educator Case Study might suggest tools to integrate classroom feedback.
Once submitted, suggestions are reviewed collaboratively, often discussed in context with the Future Roadmap or aligned with upcoming initiatives in the Future of SKRB.
Many of SKRB’s current features came directly from suggestions. The FAQs page was built after repeated requests for a single reference point for newcomers. Similarly, the Support Resources page was shaped by community requests for clearer onboarding guidance.
Developers in the Developer Case Study also influenced platform design by proposing version-control improvements through GitHub, now a core part of the SKRB workflow.
Suggesting features is not just about submitting ideas—it is about sparking collaboration. Communities often propose features that developers build, academics validate, and small businesses apply. These cross-disciplinary exchanges are reflected in the Partnerships & Collaborations page, where suggestions have led to new joint projects.
Suggestions also improve transparency, creating a record of community priorities that others can reference and expand upon.
To make a strong feature suggestion, contributors should describe the problem clearly, provide use cases, and connect their idea to existing resources. For instance, a contributor might link their request to lessons from the Small Business Case Study or connect their idea to gaps identified in External Resources Directory.
Academics, developers, and communities all benefit when suggestions are well-documented, as these become easier to evaluate, prioritize, and implement.
Suggestions feed directly into SKRB’s strategic planning. The Future Roadmap shows how many requested features are scheduled for release, while the Future of SKRB highlights long-term visions shaped by collective input. Every suggestion strengthens SKRB’s adaptability and resilience.
By contributing ideas now, community members ensure that SKRB continues to evolve in ways that serve everyone—developers, academics, businesses, and communities alike.
The Suggesting Features page gives every contributor the chance to shape SKRB’s direction. By submitting thoughtful, well-documented ideas, participants help ensure the platform remains responsive, innovative, and aligned with community needs.
Whether you are a developer enhancing technical resources, an academic ensuring scholarly integrity in Academics, or a community leader connecting through Communities, your suggestions matter. Combined with issue reporting and support resources, feature requests make SKRB a living, evolving hub of knowledge and collaboration.