diff --git a/.github/workflows/main.yml b/.github/workflows/main.yml
index bc8499ad..e2bedd92 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/main.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/main.yml
@@ -12,3 +12,5 @@ jobs:
           fetch-depth: 0
       - name: awesome-lint
         run: ./.github/workflows/repo_linter.sh
+      - name: Run awesome-lint on readme.md
+        run: npx awesome-lint readme.md
diff --git a/.github/workflows/repo_linter.sh b/.github/workflows/repo_linter.sh
old mode 100755
new mode 100644
index d0d58249..8e45bccc
--- a/.github/workflows/repo_linter.sh
+++ b/.github/workflows/repo_linter.sh
@@ -20,3 +20,6 @@ else
 	git clone "$REPO_TO_LINT" .
 	npx awesome-lint
 fi
+
+# Lint the repository using awesome-lint
+npx awesome-lint
diff --git a/contributing.md b/contributing.md
index a40af0e7..870677c2 100644
--- a/contributing.md
+++ b/contributing.md
@@ -28,3 +28,18 @@ You'll need a [GitHub account](https://github.com/join)!
 Sometimes, a maintainer of an awesome list will ask you to edit your Pull Request before it is included. This is normally due to spelling errors or because your PR didn't match the awesome-* list guidelines.
 
 [Here](https://github.com/RichardLitt/knowledge/blob/master/github/amending-a-commit-guide.md) is a write up on how to change a Pull Request and the different ways you can do that.
+
+## Running `awesome-lint` before submitting a PR
+
+Before submitting a pull request, please ensure that your changes pass the `awesome-lint` checks. This helps maintain the quality and consistency of the repository.
+
+To run `awesome-lint`, use the following command:
+
+```sh
+npx awesome-lint
+```
+
+## Pull Request Guidelines
+
+- Ensure your pull request adheres to the [list of guidelines](pull_request_template.md).
+- Your pull request must pass the `awesome-lint` checks.
diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md
index 355a5c0c..c4e06ef5 100644
--- a/readme.md
+++ b/readme.md
@@ -900,3 +900,15 @@
 - [Awesome CLI](https://github.com/umutphp/awesome-cli) - A simple command-line tool to dive into Awesome lists.
 - [Awesome Viewer](https://awesome.digitalbunker.dev) - A visualizer for all of the above Awesome lists.
 - [Track Awesome List](https://www.trackawesomelist.com) - View the latest updates of Awesome lists.
+
+## Contribution Guide
+
+We use `awesome-lint` for CI to ensure that all contributions adhere to our guidelines. Please make sure to run `awesome-lint` before submitting a pull request.
+
+To run `awesome-lint`, use the following command:
+
+```sh
+npx awesome-lint
+```
+
+For more details, refer to the [Contribution guide](contributing.md).