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+# Contributing to Global Bible Tools
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing to Global Bible Tools! Please familiarize yourself with this document before you open a PR. Accepted PRs are automatically deployed to globalbibletools.com.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+### Issues
+
+#### Creating Issues
+If you have an idea or find a bug, [create an issue](https://github.com/globalbibletools/platform/issues/choose) after you've already searched the issues to see if one already exists.
+
+#### Working on an issue
+Issues in the Ready column of the [project](https://github.com/orgs/globalbibletools/projects/1/views/1) are ready to be worked on. Pick from these issues to have a greater chance of having your PR accepted.
+
+Create a branch from the main branch either in your [fork](https://docs.github.com/en/github/getting-started-with-github/fork-a-repo#fork-an-example-repository) or in project repo to do your work in.
+
+### Pull Requests
+
+#### Opening a Pull Request
+When you have a change that is ready for review, open a PR on GitHub to the main branch. Please note that there is no guarantee a PR will be accepted. Maintainers have limited time, so low quality PRs are likely to be rejected.
+
+* Fill in the PR template to ensure the reviewer has everything necessary for the review
+* Use [conventional commits as your PR name](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/en/v1.0.0/). The most common prefixes we use are `feat:`, `refactor:`, `chore:`, and `docs:`.
+* [Link the PR](https://docs.github.com/en/issues/tracking-your-work-with-issues/linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue) to the issue for reference.
+* If opening a PR from a fork, [allow the reviewer to make updates to your branch](https://docs.github.com/en/github/collaborating-with-issues-and-pull-requests/allowing-changes-to-a-pull-request-branch-created-from-a-fork). This can speed up the review process.
+* The reviewer may ask for changes. Please make those changes and then mark each comment as resolved when complete. Request a new review when all work is complete.
+
+#### Merged Pull Request
+Congratulations on your contribution! It is much appreciated. Once accepted and merged, your PR will be immediately deployed to globalbibletools.com and be available to all users.
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+name: Bug Report
+description: Report a problem with the site.
+labels:
+  - bug
+body:
+  - type: checkboxes
+    id: terms
+    attributes:
+      label: Precheck
+      description: Please read through these checks before submitting a bug.
+      options:
+        - label: I have searched the issues list for similar issues.
+          required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Description
+      description: |
+        Please include the following:
+        - Description of the buggy behavior
+        - Description of the expected behavior
+        - Steps to reproduce the buggy behavior
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Screenshots
+      description: If you have a screenshot or screen recording of the issue, that will help us identify the issue.
+    validations:
+      required: false
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Environment
+      description: |
+        - Device: [eg: Laptop, iPhone]
+        - OS Version: [eg: iOS 14, Windows 10]
+        - Browser Version: [eg: Chrome 160, Safari 17.5]
+    validations:
+      required: true
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+name: Feature Idea
+description: Suggest a feature or change to Global Bible Tools
+body:
+  - type: checkboxes
+    id: terms
+    attributes:
+      label: Precheck
+      description: Please read through these checks before submitting an issue.
+      options:
+        - label: I have searched the issues list for similar ideas.
+          required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Problem
+      description: |
+        What problem are you trying to solve? (eg: I'm always frustrated when ...)
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Solutions
+      description: Describe what solutions you've considered and which you prefer.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: urgency
+    attributes:
+      label: Urgency
+      description: How urgent is this idea?
+      options:
+        - Urgent (No practical workaround, blocking work)
+        - High (Important work is made difficult without this)
+        - Medium (Less urgent quality of life improvements, new features to expand offerings)
+        - Low (An idea I want to log, but doesn't need immediate attention)
+    validations:
+      required: true
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+## Justification 
+<!--
+    Either link the PR being addressed,
+    or explain what problem you are trying to solve
+-->
+
+closes:
+
+## What has changed
+
+