diff --git a/.gitlab/merge_request_templates/Default.md b/.gitlab/merge_request_templates/Default.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..eda1667ed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.gitlab/merge_request_templates/Default.md
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+## Summary
+
+(Summarize the bug encountered concisely)
+
+## Changelog
+
+### Added
+
+### Changed
+
+### Fixed
+
+(Reference to issues, labels, and related merge requests)
+
+/cc @sriedel @mcavalcante
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..499e9ac42
--- /dev/null
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+# Changelog
+All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
+
+The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](http://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/)
+and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](http://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
+
+
+## Unreleased
+
+### Added
+
+### Changed
+
+### Fixed
+
+## 0.1.0 - 2021-03-17
+- Initial release.
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..318ecfe0f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -0,0 +1,55 @@
+# Contribution Guide
+
+We are happy to accept pull requests and issues from any contributors. Please
+note that we try to maintain a consistent quality standard. For a quick overview
+please find some of the most important points below.
+
+## Quick Overview
+
+* Keep a clean commit history. This means no merge commits, and no long series
+  of "fixup" patches (rebase or squash as appropriate). Structure work as a
+  series of logically ordered, atomic patches. `git rebase -i` is your friend.
+* Changes should only be made via pull request, with review. A pull request will
+  be committed by a "committer" (an account listed in `CODEOWNERS`) once it has
+  had an explicit positive review.
+* Make sure you update the [CHANGELOG](CHANGELOG.md) when submitting a MR.
+* When creating your first MR, enter your name in the [CONTRIBUTORS](CONTRIBUTORS.md)
+  list in alphabetical order.
+* When changes are restricted to a specific area, you are recommended to add a
+  tag to the beginning of the first line of the commit message in square
+  brackets e.g., "[snitch] Fix bug #157".
+* Do not force push. After rebasing, use `--force-with-lease` instead.
+* Do not attempt to commit code with a non-Apache (or Solderpad for hardware)
+  license without discussing first.
+* If a relevant bug or tracking issue exists, reference it in the pull request
+  and commits.
+
+## Git Considerations
+
+* Separate subject from body with a blank line
+* Limit the subject line to 72 characters
+* Capitalize the subject line
+* Do not end the subject line with a period
+* Use the imperative mood in the subject line
+* Use the body to explain what and why vs. how
+
+For further information please see the excellent
+[guide](https://chris.beams.io/posts/git-commit/) by Chris Beams.
+
+## Code Style
+
+Consistent code style is important. We try to follow existing style conventions
+as much as possible:
+
+* For RTL we use [lowRISC's SystemVerilog style
+  guidelines](https://github.com/lowRISC/style-guides/blob/master/VerilogCodingStyle.md).
+* For C/C++ we follow [LLVM's style
+  guide](https://llvm.org/docs/CodingStandards.html), pleas note the
+  `clang-format` in the projects root.
+* For Python code we follow the official [`pep8` style
+  guide](https://www.python.org/dev/peps/pep-0008/).
+* For `yaml` files (such as the `Bender.yml`) we format using `ymlfmt`.
+  Unfortunately, we do not know whether an official style guide exists.
+* Use [EditorConfig](https://editorconfig.org) to format all files correctly.
+
+Please make sure that any code you submit is adhering to the correct standard.
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTORS.md b/CONTRIBUTORS.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..07d9f65b1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/CONTRIBUTORS.md
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+The contributors listed below have certified their MemPool contributions
+under the [Contributor's Agreement](https://iis-seafile.ee.ethz.ch/f/80e8166d2e).
+
+Thanks to all.
+
+* Joan Mihali
+* Sergio Mazzola