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.github/CODEOWNERS

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+# Default owners for everything in the repo
+* @mooncitizen

.github/FUNDING.yml

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+github: [lag-app]

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md

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 ---
 name: Bug report
-about: Create a report to help us improve
-title: "[BUG]"
-labels: ''
+about: Report a bug to help us improve Lag CLI
+title: "[BUG] "
+labels: bug
 assignees: mooncitizen
 
 ---
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 **To Reproduce**
 Steps to reproduce the behavior:
-1. Go to '...'
-2. Click on '....'
-3. Scroll down to '....'
-4. See error
+1. Run `lag ...`
+2. See error
 
 **Expected behavior**
 A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
 
-**Screenshots**
-If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
-
-**Desktop (please complete the following information):**
- - OS: [e.g. iOS]
- - Browser [e.g. chrome, safari]
- - Version [e.g. 22]
-
-**Smartphone (please complete the following information):**
- - Device: [e.g. iPhone6]
- - OS: [e.g. iOS8.1]
- - Browser [e.g. stock browser, safari]
- - Version [e.g. 22]
+**Terminal output**
+If applicable, paste the relevant terminal output or error messages. Use debug logging for more detail:
+```bash
+RUST_LOG=debug lag <command>
+```
+
+**Environment:**
+ - OS: [e.g. macOS 15.2, Ubuntu 24.04]
+ - Architecture: [e.g. arm64, x86_64]
+ - Lag CLI version: [e.g. 0.0.8-alpha — run `lag --version`]
+ - Installation method: [e.g. Homebrew, curl install script, from source]
 
 **Additional context**
 Add any other context about the problem here.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml

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+blank_issues_enabled: true
+contact_links:
+  - name: Lag Website
+    url: https://trylag.com
+    about: Visit the Lag website for more information

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md

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 ---
 name: Feature request
-about: Suggest an idea for this project
-title: ''
-labels: ''
-assignees: ''
+about: Suggest an idea for Lag CLI
+title: ""
+labels: enhancement
+assignees: ""
 
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.github/pull_request_template.md

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+## Summary
+
+<!-- Brief description of the changes -->
+
+## Changes
+
+-
+
+## How to test
+
+<!-- Steps for reviewers to verify your changes -->
+
+1.
+
+## Checklist
+
+- [ ] Code compiles without warnings (`cargo build --workspace`)
+- [ ] Tests pass (`cargo test --workspace`)
+- [ ] I have tested this on my platform (macOS / Linux)

CONTRIBUTING.md

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+# Contributing to Lag CLI
+
+Thanks for your interest in contributing! We're a small team so PR reviews may take some time, but we appreciate every contribution.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+1. Fork the repository
+2. Clone your fork:
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/cli.git
+   cd cli
+   ```
+3. Create a branch for your changes:
+   ```bash
+   git checkout -b my-feature
+   ```
+
+## Development Setup
+
+You'll need:
+- [Rust](https://rustup.rs/) (stable toolchain)
+- A C compiler (for native dependencies)
+- CMake (for audio library builds)
+
+Build and run:
+```bash
+cargo build -p lag-cli
+cargo run -p lag-cli -- --help
+```
+
+Run tests:
+```bash
+cargo test --workspace
+```
+
+Enable debug logging:
+```bash
+RUST_LOG=debug cargo run -p lag-cli -- <command>
+```
+
+Point to a local API server for development:
+```bash
+lag config set api-url http://localhost:3001
+```
+
+## Project Structure
+
+```
+crates/
+  cli/         # Main CLI application
+  common/      # Shared types and utilities
+  voice-core/  # Voice chat engine
+```
+
+## Making Changes
+
+- Keep PRs focused — one feature or fix per PR
+- Follow existing code style and conventions
+- Make sure `cargo build --workspace` compiles without warnings
+- Make sure `cargo test --workspace` passes
+- Test your changes on your platform (macOS or Linux)
+
+## Commit Messages
+
+Write clear, concise commit messages. Use the imperative mood:
+- `fix: handle expired token on reconnect`
+- `feat: add push-to-talk toggle command`
+- `docs: update install instructions for arm64`
+
+## Submitting a Pull Request
+
+1. Push your branch to your fork
+2. Open a PR against `main`
+3. Fill out the PR template
+4. Wait for review — we'll get to it as soon as we can
+
+## Reporting Bugs
+
+Use the [bug report template](https://github.com/lag-app/cli/issues/new?template=bug_report.md). Include your OS, architecture, CLI version (`lag --version`), and steps to reproduce.
+
+## Requesting Features
+
+Use the [feature request template](https://github.com/lag-app/cli/issues/new?template=feature_request.md).
+
+## License
+
+By contributing, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).