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+---
+name: Bug Report
+about: Report a bug in the PerpCity Python SDK
+title: ''
+labels: bug
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+**Describe the bug**
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+**To reproduce**
+Steps to reproduce the behavior:
+1. Code snippet or minimal reproduction
+2. Expected output vs actual output
+
+**Expected behavior**
+What you expected to happen.
+
+**Environment**
+- SDK version: [e.g. 0.4.2]
+- Python version: [e.g. 3.12]
+- OS: [e.g. macOS 15, Ubuntu 24.04]
+
+**Additional context**
+Any other context, stack traces, or error messages.
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+---
+name: Feature Request
+about: Suggest a new feature for the PerpCity Python SDK
+title: ''
+labels: enhancement
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+**What problem does this solve?**
+A clear description of the use case or pain point.
+
+**Proposed solution**
+How you think this could be implemented.
+
+**Alternatives considered**
+Any alternative solutions or workarounds you've considered.
+
+**Additional context**
+Any other context or examples.
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+# Changelog
+
+All notable changes to the PerpCity Python SDK will be documented in this file.
+
+The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.1.0/),
+and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
+
+## [0.4.2] - 2026-02-25
+
+Initial public release.
+
+### Added
+
+- **PerpCityContext** -- Core context for RPC connection, wallet, and contract addresses
+- **Position management** -- Open/close taker and maker positions, adjust margin and notional
+- **Market data** -- Fetch perp data (mark price, fees, bounds, liquidity)
+- **Token approvals** -- USDC approval flow for perp manager
+- **Pure math** -- Tick/price conversions, sqrt price math, PnL calculations, liquidation checks
+- **Integration tests** -- Full test suite against Anvil with mock contract deployment
+- **CI** -- Lint (Ruff), unit tests (pytest), integration tests with Anvil
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+# Contributing to PerpCity Python SDK
+
+Thanks for your interest in contributing! This document covers everything you need to get started.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+- Python >= 3.10
+- [Foundry](https://book.getfoundry.sh/) (for integration tests)
+
+## Getting Started
+
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/StrobeLabs/perpcity-python-sdk.git
+cd perpcity-python-sdk
+pip install -e ".[dev]"
+```
+
+## Development
+
+```bash
+# Run unit tests
+make test
+
+# Run integration tests (spawns Anvil automatically)
+make test-integration
+
+# Lint and format check
+make lint
+
+# Auto-format
+make format
+
+# Full CI check (lint + unit tests)
+make ci
+```
+
+## Pull Requests
+
+1. Fork the repo and create a branch from `main`
+2. Write your code and add tests for new functionality
+3. Run `make ci` to verify everything passes
+4. Open a PR against `main`
+
+## Code Style
+
+- Follow [Ruff](https://docs.astral.sh/ruff/) formatting and linting rules (enforced by CI)
+- Type hints encouraged
+- Write tests using [pytest](https://pytest.org/)
+
+## Reporting Issues
+
+- Use the bug report template for bugs
+- Use the feature request template for new features
+- Include SDK version, Python version, and steps to reproduce
+
+## License
+
+By contributing, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the MIT License.