diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..954e109
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+## Context
+<!-- Provide a more detailed introduction to the issue itself, and why you consider it to be a bug -->
+
+## Expected Behavior
+<!-- Tell us what should happen -->
+
+## Actual Behavior
+<!-- Tell us what happens instead -->
+
+## Steps to Reproduce
+<!-- Provide a link to a live example, or an unambiguous set of steps to reproduce. -->
+<!-- Include code to reproduce, if relevant -->
+1.
+2.
+3.
+4.
+
+## Notes
+<!--- How has this bug affected you? What were you trying to accomplish? Anything else you think is relevant? -->
+
+## Your Environment
+- Package Version:
+- Environment (Go version, Glide version, etc):
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3237553
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+## Checklist
+<!-- Your PR will get more attention if you did these. -->
+
+- [ ] Added Tests
+- [ ] Tests Pass
+- [ ] Squashed Commits
+
+## What
+<!-- What need is it addressing? How does it fit into the overall design of the package?-->
+
+
+## Why
+<!-- Why is this change needed? What couldn't you do before that this change enables you to do now? -->
+
+
+## Notes
+<!-- What other implementations did you consider? Did you have to make any trade-offs in this implementation? -->
+<!-- What else should we know before we review your PR? -->
+
+
+## Related Issues
+<!-- If the issue was already reported, reference the issue(s) here -->
+
+fixes #
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b20d6ea
--- /dev/null
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -0,0 +1,51 @@
+# Contributing
+
+First of all, thank you for wanting to contibute to a Hyperdriven project! :raised_hands:
+
+We welcome and encourage contibutions (no matter how big or small) from **everyone**. By participating, you agree to abide by [our code of conduct](https://hyperdriven.net/code-of-conduct/).
+
+## Ways You Can Contribute
+
+  - [Submit a Pull Request](#pull-requests) :octocat: :shipit:
+  - [Edit the Wiki](https://github.com/hyperdriven/hyperdrive/wiki) :pencil:
+  - [Report a Bug](https://github.com/hyperdriven/hyperdrive/issues/new?labels=bug) :beetle:
+  - [Suggest a Feature](https://github.com/hyperdriven/hyperdrive/issues/new?labels=enhancement) :bulb:
+  - [Get Involved in The Community](https://hyperdriven.net/community/) :busts_in_silhouette:
+  - [Tell us](mailto:hello@hypedriven.net) about your _hyperdriven API_. :mailbox_with_mail:
+  - Write about us on your blog or social media! :mega:
+
+## Pull Requests
+
+1. [Fork the repo](https://github.com/hyperdriven/hyperdrive#fork-destination-box)
+
+2. Clone your fork:
+
+    git clone git@github.com:your-username/hyperdrive.git
+
+3. Set up your machine:
+
+    ./scripts/setup
+
+4. Install dependencies:
+
+    ./scripts/install
+
+5. Make sure the tests pass:
+
+    ./scripts/test
+
+6. Make your change. Add tests, and ensure the tests pass:
+
+    ./scripts/test
+
+7. Commit your changes (squash your commits, if needed), push your fork, and [submit a pull request](https://github.com/hyperdriven/hyperdrive/compare/)
+
+At this point you're waiting on us. We will try to review your submissions within three days -- typically sooner than that. We may suggest some changes, improvements or alternative approaches -- please be open to feedback, as we have to consider how your change fits into the over all design and vision of the project.
+
+Some things that will increase the chance that your pull request is accepted:
+
+- Break unrelated changes up into multiple pull requests -- our change log is generated automatically from merged pull requests.
+- Add your changes to one of the existing files in our package, unless you are introducing an entirely new concept (in which case, you can create a new file).
+- Write tests. We use [testify](https://github.com/stretchr/testify) for our unit tests.
+- Follow the Golang [style guide](https://github.com/golang/go/wiki/CodeReviewComments).
+- Write a [good commit message](http://tbaggery.com/2008/04/19/a-note-about-git-commit-messages.html).
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index a045392..790b2cc 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -11,21 +11,26 @@ An opinionated micro-framework for creating Hypermedia APIs in Go.
 OR
 
     glide get github.com/hyperdriven/hyperdrive
+                                    
+## Import
 
-## Config
+  import "github.com/hyperdriven/hyperdrive"
+                               
+## Usage
+  
+Refer to our [Quick Start Guide](https://hyperdriven.net/quick-start/) for how to use this package.
+                                                                    
+## Config                                                           
 
-Configuration of core features are done via Environment Variables, in accordence with [12 factor](https://12factor.net/config) principles.
+Configuration of core features are done via Environment Variables, in accordence with [12 factor](https://12factor.net/config) principles, and is [detailed here](https://hyperdriven.net/configuration/)
 
-  - `HYPERDRIVE_ENV`: (default: `development`, type: `string`) The stage in your deployment pipeline the api is currently running in. A value of `production` changes behviour for some features (such as whether stack traces are logged during panic recovery). Other values, such as `staging`, can be used but currently have no meanin in the framework other than the one you give it in your own code.
-  - `PORT`: (default: `5000`, type: `int`) The port the server should listen on.
-  - `GZIP_LEVEL`: (default: `-1`, type: `int`) Accepts a value between `-2` and `9`. Invalid values will be silently discarded and the default of `-1` will be used. More info on compression levels can be found in the docs, but corresponds to `zlib` compression levels.
-  - `CORS_ENABLED`: (default: `true`, type: `bool`) Set this to `false` to disable CORS support.
-  - `CORS_HEADERS`: (type: `string`) A comma-seperated list of headers to allow and expose during CORS requests. These will be appended to the default set of headers that are always allowed: `Accept`, `Accept-Language`, `Content-Language`, and `Content-Type`.
-  - `CORS_ORIGINS`: (default: `*`, type: `string`) A comma-seperated list of origins to allow during CORS requests. These will replace the default value, which is to allow all origins.
-  - `CORS_CREDENTIALS`: (default: `true`, type: `bool`) Set this to `false` to disable authenticated CORS requests.
+## Contributing
 
-## Docs
+Refer to our [Contributor's Guide](https://hyperdriven.net/contributing/) to learn more about how you can partipicate.
 
+## More Info
+
+  - [Hyperdriven.net](https://hyperdriven.net/)
   - [GoDoc](https://godoc.org/github.com/hyperdriven/hyperdrive)
   - [Wiki](https://github.com/hyperdriven/hyperdrive/wiki)
-  - [Examples](https://github.com/hyperdriven/hyperdrive-examples)
+  - [Example APIs](https://github.com/hyperdriven/hyperdrive-examples)
diff --git a/scripts/debug b/scripts/debug
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..f1cee2e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/debug
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env sh
+set -e
+
+go version
+if which glide > /dev/null; then
+  glide -v
+else
+  echo "glide not installed"
+fi
diff --git a/scripts/setup b/scripts/setup
index 562dc8f..59ffc9a 100755
--- a/scripts/setup
+++ b/scripts/setup
@@ -1,7 +1,9 @@
 #!/usr/bin/env sh
 set -e
 
-if which glide > /dev/null; then 
+# This script assumes you already have a proper go environment set up.
+
+if which glide > /dev/null; then
   echo "glide already installed"
 else
   go get -v github.com/Masterminds/glide
@@ -14,5 +16,9 @@ else
 fi
 
 if [ "$TRAVIS" != "true"]; then
-  gem install github_changelog_generator --no-ri --no-rdoc
+  if which gem > /dev/null; then
+    gem install github_changelog_generator --no-ri --no-rdoc
+  else
+    echo "gem comand not found, skipping installation of github_changelog_generator"
+  fi
 fi