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Bips

Bitcoin Improvement Proposals
10,893 stars6,001 forksWikitextUpdated 8/5/2026100% free · open source
What it does

The bips tool allows users to propose, discuss, and implement improvements to the Bitcoin protocol through a standardized process

Install / run
Clone the bips repository from GitHub using the command `git clone https://github.com/bitcoin/bips.git`
When to use it
  • •When you want to suggest a new feature or change to the Bitcoin protocol
  • •When you need to understand the process and current status of Bitcoin protocol improvements
  • •When you want to contribute to the development and discussion of Bitcoin Improvement Proposals
Quick start
  1. 1Read the README file in the bips repository to understand the purpose and process of Bitcoin Improvement Proposals
  2. 2Navigate to the `bip-NNNN.mediawiki` file, replacing NNNN with the number of the proposal you're interested in, to view its details
  3. 3Use the `bip-NNNN.mediawiki` file as a template to create a new proposal, replacing NNNN with a unique number
  4. 4Submit your new proposal as a pull request to the bips repository on GitHub
  5. 5Participate in discussions on the Bitcoin developer mailing list or other designated forums to refine and finalize your proposal
Ready-to-paste prompt
Create a new proposal for a Bitcoin protocol improvement by editing a copy of the `bip-0001.mediawiki` template file, such as `bip-1234.mediawiki`, and submitting it as a pull request
Heads up: To submit a new proposal, you must have a GitHub account and be familiar with Git version control, as well as follow the specific formatting and content guidelines outlined in the bips repository's README file
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Bips is a medium Wikitext project (~12k lines across 73 code files). Expect some technical setup — comfortable with a terminal, or ask a developer. Last commit this month, no license file, has a test suite.

Size
Medium codebase
~12k lines · 73 code files · ~2 h to skim
Setup
Some technical setup
Comfortable with a terminal? 20–40 min. Otherwise ask a dev.
Runs on
Wikitext
No API keys detected
Wikitext 87%Python 12%Rust 1%
Where to start reading
  1. 1
    README.mediawiki
    Start here — what it does and how to install it
What's in each folder
bip-0375/Folder23 files
bip-0089/Folder19 files
bip-0352/Folder19 files
bip-0374/Folder18 files
bip-0039/Folder11 files
bip-0119/Folder11 files
bip-0327/Folder11 files
bip-0324/Folder10 files
READMEHas testsDocumentedCI checksNo licenseUpdated this month
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Creator
bitcoin
Language
Wikitext
Category
ai-agent
Published
11/19/2013

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