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+# welcome new contributers
+name: Welcome
+on:
+  pull_request:
+    types: [opened]
+  issues:
+    types: [opened]
+
+jobs:
+  run:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+    - uses: actions/first-interaction@v1
+      with:
+        repo-token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+        issue-message: 'Welcome to InvenTree! Please check the [contributing docs](https://inventree.readthedocs.io/en/latest/contribute/) on how to help.\nIf you experience setup / install issues please read all [install docs]( https://inventree.readthedocs.io/en/latest/start/intro/).'
+        pr-message: 'This is your first PR, welcome!\nPlease check [Contributing](https://github.com/inventree/InvenTree/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) to make sure your submission fits our general code-style and workflow.\nMake sure to document why this PR is needed and to link connected issues so we can review it faster.'