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 1. Make your change, add tests, and make sure the tests still pass: `npm run test`
 1. Make sure your code is correctly formatted: `npm run format`
 1. Update `dist/index.js` using `npm run build`. This creates a single javascript file that is used as an entrypoint for the action
-1. Push to your fork and [submit a pull request][pr]
-1. Pat yourself on the back and wait for your pull request to be reviewed and merged.
+1. Push to your fork and submit a pull request
+1. Pat yourself on the back and wait for your pull request to be reviewed and merged
 
 Here are a few things you can do that will increase the likelihood of your pull request being accepted: