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+## Contributing to Tube Archivist
+
+Welcome, and thanks for showing interest in improving Tube Archivist!  
+If you haven't already, the best place to start is the README. This will give you an overview on what the project is all about.
+
+## Report a bug
+
+If you notice something is not working as expected, check to see if it has been previously reported in the [open issues](https://github.com/bbilly1/tubearchivist/issues).
+If it has not yet been disclosed, go ahead and create an issue.
+
+## Making changes
+
+To fix a bug or implement a feature, fork the repository and make all changes to the testing branch. When ready, create a pull request.