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 ^cran-comments\.md$
 ^pkgdown$
 
+^\.github$
diff --git a/.github/.gitignore b/.github/.gitignore
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+*.html
diff --git a/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md b/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
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+# Contributing to tinter
+
+This outlines how to propose a change to tinter. 
+
+## Fixing typos
+
+You can fix typos, spelling mistakes, or grammatical errors in the documentation directly using the GitHub web interface, as long as the changes are made in the _source_ file. 
+This generally means you'll need to edit [roxygen2 comments](https://roxygen2.r-lib.org/articles/roxygen2.html) in an `.R`, not a `.Rd` file. 
+You can find the `.R` file that generates the `.Rd` by reading the comment in the first line.
+
+## Bigger changes
+
+If you want to make a bigger change, it's a good idea to first file an issue and make sure someone from the team agrees that it’s needed. 
+If you’ve found a bug, please file an issue that illustrates the bug with a minimal 
+[reprex](https://www.tidyverse.org/help/#reprex) (this will also help you write a unit test, if needed).
+
+### Pull request process
+
+*   Fork the package and clone onto your computer. If you haven't done this before, we recommend using `usethis::create_from_github("", fork = TRUE)`.
+
+*   Install all development dependences with `devtools::install_dev_deps()`, and then make sure the package passes R CMD check by running `devtools::check()`. 
+If R CMD check doesn't pass cleanly, it's a good idea to ask for help before continuing. 
+*   Create a Git branch for your pull request (PR). We recommend using `usethis::pr_init("brief-description-of-change")`.
+
+*   Make your changes, commit to git, and then create a PR by running `usethis::pr_push()`, and following the prompts in your browser.
+The title of your PR should briefly describe the change.
+The body of your PR should contain `Fixes #issue-number`.
+
+*  Begin commit or merge messages with `-` to indicate user facing changes that should be included in NEWS.md. 
+We will use [fledge](https://github.com/krlmlr/fledge) to automatically generate the NEWS.md file.
+
+### Code style
+
+*   New code should follow the tidyverse [style guide](https://style.tidyverse.org). 
+You can use the [styler](https://CRAN.R-project.org/package=styler) package to apply these styles, but please don't restyle code that has nothing to do with your PR.  
+
+*  We use [roxygen2](https://cran.r-project.org/package=roxygen2), with [Markdown syntax](https://cran.r-project.org/web/packages/roxygen2/vignettes/rd-formatting.html), for documentation.  
+
+*  We use [testthat](https://cran.r-project.org/package=testthat) for unit tests. 
+Contributions with test cases included are easier to accept.  
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+Please note that the tinter project is released with a
+[Contributor Code of Conduct](/.github/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). 
+By contributing to this project you agree to abide by its terms.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug.md
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+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Describe a bug you're experiencing
+---
+
+## The Bug
+
+Please briefly describe your problem and what output you expect.
+
+## A Reprex
+
+Please include a minimal reproducible example (AKA a reprex). 
+If you've never heard of a [reprex](http://reprex.tidyverse.org/) before, start by reading <https://www.tidyverse.org/help/#reprex>.
+
+```r
+# insert reprex here
+```
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-request.md
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@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+---
+name: Feature request
+about: Suggest an idea for this project
+---
+  
+## Your Idea
+
+Please briefly describe your idea.
diff --git a/.github/SUPPORT.md b/.github/SUPPORT.md
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+# Getting help with tinter
+
+Thanks for using tinter!
+Before filing an issue, there are a few places to explore and pieces to put together to make the process as smooth as possible.
+
+## Make sure its new
+
+Before opening a new issue, be sure to [search issues and pull requests](https://github.com//issues) to make sure the bug hasn't been reported and/or already fixed in the development version. 
+By default, the search will be pre-populated with `is:issue is:open`. 
+You can [edit the qualifiers](https://help.github.com/articles/searching-issues-and-pull-requests/)  (e.g. `is:pr`, `is:closed`) as needed. 
+For example, you'd simply remove `is:open` to search _all_ issues in the repo, open or closed.
+
+## Make a reprex
+
+Start by making a minimal **repr**oducible **ex**ample using the  [reprex](https://reprex.tidyverse.org/) package. 
+If you haven't heard of or used reprex before, you're in for a treat! 
+Seriously, reprex will make all of your R-question-asking endeavors easier (which is a pretty insane ROI for the five to ten minutes it'll take you to learn what it's all about). 
+For additional reprex pointers, check out the [Get help!](https://www.tidyverse.org/help/) section of the tidyverse site.
diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
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+Thank you for taking the time to submit a pull request!
+
+To maximize the chances of acceptance:
+
+* The title of your PR should briefly describe the change.
+
+* The body of your PR should contain `Fixes #issue-number` (if relevant).
+
+* Commit/merge messages to be included in NEWS.md should begin with `-`.
+
+* Code should follow the tidyverse [style guide](https://style.tidyverse.org).
+
+* Documentation should use roxygen2, with Markdown syntax.
+
+* Contributions should include unit tests (using `testthat`).
+
+For more information see [Contributing](/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md).