diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/vouch-request.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/vouch-request.yml
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@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+name: Vouch Request
+description: Request to be vouched as a contributor
+labels: ["vouch-request"]
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        ## Vouch Request
+
+        We use [vouch](https://github.com/mitchellh/vouch) to manage contributor trust. PRs from unvouched users are automatically closed.
+
+        To get vouched, fill out this form. A maintainer will review your request and vouch for you by commenting on this issue.
+  - type: textarea
+    id: context
+    attributes:
+      label: Why do you want to contribute?
+      description: Tell us a bit about yourself and what you'd like to work on.
+      placeholder: "I'd like to fix a bug I found in..."
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: prior-work
+    attributes:
+      label: Prior contributions or relevant experience
+      description: Links to previous open source work, relevant projects, or anything that helps us understand your background.
+      placeholder: "https://github.com/..."
+    validations:
+      required: false
diff --git a/.github/VOUCHED.td b/.github/VOUCHED.td
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+++ b/.github/VOUCHED.td
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+# Vouched contributors for Trigger.dev
+# See: https://github.com/mitchellh/vouch
+#
+# Org members
+0ski
+D-K-P
+ericallam
+matt-aitken
+mpcgrid
+myftija
+nicktrn
+samejr
+isshaddad
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diff --git a/.github/workflows/vouch-check-pr.yml b/.github/workflows/vouch-check-pr.yml
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index 0000000000..a2f4c6d1b6
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+name: Vouch - Check PR
+
+on:
+  pull_request_target:
+    types: [opened, reopened]
+
+permissions:
+  contents: read
+  pull-requests: write
+  issues: read
+
+jobs:
+  check-pr:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+      - uses: mitchellh/vouch/action/check-pr@main
+        with:
+          pr-number: ${{ github.event.pull_request.number }}
+          auto-close: true
+          require-vouch: true
+        env:
+          GH_TOKEN: ${{ github.token }}
diff --git a/.github/workflows/vouch-manage-by-issue.yml b/.github/workflows/vouch-manage-by-issue.yml
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+name: Vouch - Manage by Issue
+
+on:
+  issue_comment:
+    types: [created]
+
+permissions:
+  contents: write
+  issues: write
+
+jobs:
+  manage:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    if: >-
+      contains(github.event.comment.body, 'vouch') ||
+      contains(github.event.comment.body, 'denounce') ||
+      contains(github.event.comment.body, 'unvouch')
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+      - uses: mitchellh/vouch/action/manage-by-issue@main
+        with:
+          comment-id: ${{ github.event.comment.id }}
+          issue-id: ${{ github.event.issue.number }}
+        env:
+          GH_TOKEN: ${{ github.token }}
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 0162350ffc..fbd290f0a1 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -223,6 +223,19 @@ See the [Job Catalog](./references/job-catalog/README.md) file for more.
 4. Navigate to your trigger.dev instance ([http://localhost:3030](http://localhost:3030/)), to see the jobs.
    You can use the test feature to trigger them.
 
+## Getting vouched (required before opening a PR)
+
+We use [vouch](https://github.com/mitchellh/vouch) to manage contributor trust. **PRs from unvouched users are automatically closed.**
+
+Before you open your first pull request, you need to be vouched by a maintainer. Here's how:
+
+1. Open a [Vouch Request](https://github.com/triggerdotdev/trigger.dev/issues/new?template=vouch-request.yml) issue.
+2. Tell us what you'd like to work on and share any relevant background.
+3. A maintainer will review your request and vouch for you by commenting on the issue.
+4. Once vouched, your PRs will be accepted normally.
+
+If you're unsure whether you're already vouched, go ahead and open a PR — the check will tell you.
+
 ## Making a pull request
 
 **If you get errors, be sure to fix them before committing.**