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+* [ ] Put an X in this bracket to confirm you have read the
+  [External Contribution Guidelines](https://github.com/leanprover/lean4/blob/master/doc/contributions.md).
+
+* Please put the link to your `RFC` or `bug` issue here.
+  PRs missing this link will be marked as `missing RFC`.
+
+* If that issue does not already have approval from a developer,
+  please be sure to open this PR in "Draft" mode.
+
+* Please make sure the PR has excellent documentation and tests.
+  If we label it `missing documentation` or `missing tests` then it needs fixing!