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Add links to GitHub's Green Software Directory (#54206)
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content/get-started/exploring-projects-on-github/finding-ways-to-contribute-to-open-source-on-github.md

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## Discovering relevant projects
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If there's a particular topic that interests you, visit `github.com/topics/<topic>`. For example, if you are interested in machine learning, you can find relevant projects and good first issues by visiting https://github.com/topics/machine-learning. You can browse popular topics by visiting [Topics](https://github.com/topics). You can also search for repositories that match a topic you're interested in. For more information, see [AUTOTITLE](/search-github/searching-on-github/searching-for-repositories#search-by-topic).
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If there's a particular topic that interests you, visit `github.com/topics/<topic>`. For example, if you are interested in machine learning, you can find relevant projects and good first issues by visiting https://github.com/topics/machine-learning. You can browse popular topics by visiting [Topics](https://github.com/topics). You can also search for repositories that match a topic you're interested in. See [AUTOTITLE](/search-github/searching-on-github/searching-for-repositories#search-by-topic).
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If you're interested in contributing to projects that **reduce the carbon emissions of software**, review [{% data variables.product.github %}'s Green Software Directory](https://github.com/github/GreenSoftwareDirectory).
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If you've been active on {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %}, you can find personalized recommendations for projects and good first issues based on your past contributions, stars, and other activities in [Explore {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %}](https://github.com/explore).
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content/get-started/exploring-projects-on-github/saving-repositories-with-stars.md

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Starring makes it easy to find a repository or topic again later. You can see all the repositories and topics you have starred by going to your {% data variables.explore.your_stars_page %}.
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You can star repositories and topics to discover similar projects on {% data variables.product.github %}. When you star repositories or topics, {% data variables.product.github %} may recommend related content on your personal dashboard. For more information, see [AUTOTITLE](/get-started/exploring-projects-on-github/finding-ways-to-contribute-to-open-source-on-github) and [AUTOTITLE](/account-and-profile/setting-up-and-managing-your-personal-account-on-github/managing-user-account-settings/about-your-personal-dashboard#staying-updated-with-activity-from-the-community).
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You can star repositories and topics to discover similar projects on {% data variables.product.github %}. For example, after you star [{% data variables.product.github %}'s Green Software Directory](https://github.com/github/GreenSoftwareDirectory), you will see other content related to green software on your personal dashboard.
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Starring a repository also shows appreciation to the repository maintainer for their work. Many of {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %}'s repository rankings depend on the number of stars a repository has. In addition, [Explore {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %}](https://github.com/explore) shows popular repositories based on the number of stars they have.

content/get-started/start-your-journey/finding-inspiration-on-github.md

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## Search for a topic or project on {% data variables.product.github %}
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1. Navigate to https://github.com/search.
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1. Type a keyword or query into the search bar. {% ifversion fpt or ghec %}For example, try "how to build a webpage", or "skills-course".{% endif %} For more detailed information on how to search {% data variables.product.github %} for specific topics, repositories, or code, see [AUTOTITLE](/search-github/getting-started-with-searching-on-github/about-searching-on-github).
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1. Use the left sidebar to filter the results. {% ifversion fpt or ghec %}For example, to browse all repositories in the "skills-course" topic, search "skills-course", then filter by "Topic".{% endif %}
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1. Star the repositories that match your interests.
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1. Type a keyword or query into the search bar. For example, try "green software tools." For more detailed information about searching for specific topics, repositories, or code, see [AUTOTITLE](/search-github/getting-started-with-searching-on-github/about-searching-on-github).
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1. Use the left sidebar to filter the results. For example, to browse all repositories in the "green-software" topic, search "green-software", then filter by "Topic".
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1. Star the repositories that match your interests, such as [{% data variables.product.github %}'s Green Software Directory](https://github.com/github/GreenSoftwareDirectory).
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## Following people and organizations on {% data variables.product.github %}
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