diff --git a/.github/CODEOWNERS b/.github/CODEOWNERS
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+* @matrix-org/bridges
diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
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+<!--
+Hi there 👋, please check you've read the [CONTRIBUTING](../CONTRIBUTING.md) guide before submitting a PR (it's worth it, honestly).
+-->
diff --git a/changelog.d/425.misc b/changelog.d/425.misc
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+Add a new PR template body and a CODEOWNERS file.