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 This command starts a local development server and opens up a browser window. Most changes are reflected live without having to restart the server.
 
+For contributions from members of the Ignite community, please nest the recipe in the `docs/communityRecipes` directory. This will allow us to easily identify and promote community contributions.
+
 ### Recipe Template
 
 When creating a recipe there are a few needed elements (front-matter) for Docusaurus: