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+# Contributing
+This is a little guide to help you contribute to the editor. Check the README for
+build/install instructions.
+
+## Creating Issues
+Reporting bugs alone is a great help. If you catch anything please report it
+into the issue tracker. It's appreciated if you check that you are not reporting
+a bug that has been reported before.
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+# Documentation
+This file is documentation for the editor itself. It covers:
+
+* a list of commands availible;
+* configuration options; and
+* adding new syntax configurations to the editor;
+
+Contributions to this are welcome. Note: due to the volatility
+of the editor, this documentation will be outdated, have mistakes,
+spelling errors, and more.
+
+## Index
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