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+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Create a report to help us improve
+title: ''
+labels: bug
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Describe the bug**
+<!-- A clear and concise description of what the bug is. -->
+
+**To Reproduce**
+
+Steps to reproduce the behavior:
+
+1.
+
+**Expected behavior**
+
+<!-- A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen. -->
+
+**Details**
+
+ - Operating system:
+ - Node version:
+
+**Additional context**
+
+<!-- Add any other context about the problem here. -->
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
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+---
+name: Feature request
+about: Suggest an idea for this project
+title: ''
+labels: feature-request
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
+
+<!-- A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...] -->
+
+**Describe the solution you'd like**
+
+<!-- A clear and concise description of what you want to happen. -->
+
+**Describe alternatives you've considered**
+
+<!-- A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered. -->
+
+**Additional context**
+
+<!-- Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here. -->
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   - [Overview Guide](https://atproto.com/guides/overview) 👈 Good place to start
 - The [Blogpost on self-authenticating data structures](https://blueskyweb.xyz/blog/3-6-2022-a-self-authenticating-social-protocol)
 
+## Rules & Guidelines
+
+While we do accept contributions, we prioritize high quality issues and pull requests. Adhering to the below guidelines will ensure a more timely review.
+
+### Rules:
+
+- We may not respond to your issue or PR.
+- We may close an issue or PR without much feedback.
+- We may lock discussions or contributions if our attention is getting DDOSed.
+
+### Guidelines:
+
+- Check for existing issues before filing a new one please.
+- Open an issue and give some time for discussion before submitting a PR.
+- If submitting a PR that includes a lexicon change, please get sign off on the lexicon change _before_ doing the implementation
+- Issues are for bugs & feature requests related to the Typescript implementation of atproto and related services. For high level discussions, please you the [Discussion Forum](https://github.com/bluesky-social/atproto/discussions). For client issues please use the relevenant [social-app](https://github.com/bluesky-social/social-app) repo
+- Stay away from PRs that:
+  - Refactor large parts of the codebase
+  - Add entirely new features without prior discussion
+  - Change the tooling or frameworks used without prior discussion
+  - Introduce new unnecessary dependencies
+
+Remember, we serve a wide community of users. Our day to day involves us constantly asking "which top priority is our top priority." If you submit well-written PRs that solve problems concisely, that's an awesome contribution. Otherwise, as much as we'd love to accept your ideas and contributions, we really don't have the bandwidth.
+
+## Security disclosures
+
+If you discover any security issues, please send an email to security@bsky.app. The email is automatically CCed to the entire team and we'll respond promptly. See [SECRUITY.md](https://github.com/bluesky-social/atproto/blob/main/SECURITY.md) for more info.
+
 ## License
 
 MIT License