diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
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+This PR will be imported into Gerrit with the title and first
+comment (this text) used to generate the subject and body of
+the Gerrit change.
+
+**Please ensure you adhere to every item in this list.**
+
+More info can be found at https://go.dev/wiki/CommitMessage
+
++ The PR title is formatted as follows: `net/http: frob the quux before blarfing`
+  + The package name goes before the colon
+  + The part after the colon uses the verb tense + phrase that completes the blank in,
+    "This change modifies Go to ___________"
+  + Lowercase verb after the colon
+  + No trailing period
+  + Keep the title as short as possible, ideally 72 characters or shorter
++ No Markdown
++ The first PR comment (this one) is wrapped at around 72 characters, unless it's
+  really needed (ASCII art, table, or long link)
++ If there is a corresponding issue,
+  add either `Fixes golang/go#1234` or `Updates golang/go#1234`
+  (the latter if this is not a complete fix) to this comment
++ Most Go repositories use the main issue tracker in the `golang/go` repo.
+  If this PR is for a repository with a dedicated issue tracker,
+  use the `owner/repo#issue_number` syntax: `Fixes golang/vscode-go#1234`
++ We do not use Signed-off-by lines in Go. Please don't add them.
+  Our Gerrit server & GitHub bots enforce CLA compliance instead.
++ Delete these instructions once you have read and applied them
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+## .github
+
+Default community health files for the Go repositories in GitHub.