diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index f025a6b5..8d427c63 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -9,10 +9,15 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning].
 
 ## [Unreleased]
 
+### Added
+
+- New question: AddContributionDocs to decide whether to add 90-contributing.md and 91-developer.md (#313)
+
 ### Changed
 
 - (breaking change) GitHub PR template is now part of the minimal options (#308)
 - (breaking change) TestOnPRs.yml is now part of the minimal options (#312)
+- (breaking change) 90-contributing.md and 91-developer.md have moved from minimal to recommended. If you use the minimal option, then these files will be removed (#313)
 
 ### Removed
 
diff --git a/copier.yml b/copier.yml
index 7d3fc489..67717a4a 100644
--- a/copier.yml
+++ b/copier.yml
@@ -95,6 +95,12 @@ AddCopierCI:
   default: false
 
 # General
+AddContributionDocs:
+  when: "{{ AnswerStrategy == 'ask' }}"
+  type: bool
+  default: "{{ AnswerStrategy != 'minimum' }}"
+  help: Add documentation files on how to contribute to the project (90-contributing.md will give general guidelines, and 91-developer.md will give practical information)
+
 AddAllcontributors:
   when: "{{ AnswerStrategy == 'ask' }}"
   type: bool
diff --git a/template/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md.jinja b/template/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md.jinja
index 3564ca26..88e518a8 100644
--- a/template/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md.jinja
+++ b/template/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md.jinja
@@ -1,7 +1,13 @@
 <!--
 Thanks for making a pull request to {{ PackageName }}.jl.
 We have added this PR template to help you help us.
-Make sure to read the contributing guidelines and abide to the code of conduct.
+{% if AddContributionDocs and AddCodeOfConduct %}
+Make sure to read the contributing guidelines and abide by the code of conduct.
+{% elif AddContributionDocs %}
+Make sure to read the contributing guidelines.
+{% elif AddCodeOfConduct %}
+Make sure to abide by the code of conduct.
+{% endif %}
 See the comments below, fill the required fields, and check the items.
 -->
 
@@ -21,7 +27,9 @@ There is no related issue.
 
 <!-- mark true if NA -->
 <!-- leave PR as draft until all is checked -->
+{% if AddContributionDocs %}
 - [ ] I am following the [contributing guidelines](https://github.com/{{ PackageOwner }}/{{ PackageName }}.jl/blob/main/docs/src/90-contributing.md)
+{% endif %}
 - [ ] Tests are passing
 - [ ] Lint workflow is passing
 - [ ] Docs were updated and workflow is passing
diff --git a/template/.github/{% if AddGitHubTemplates %}ISSUE_TEMPLATE{% endif %}/10-bug-report.yml.jinja b/template/.github/{% if AddGitHubTemplates %}ISSUE_TEMPLATE{% endif %}/10-bug-report.yml.jinja
index 67f693e3..304bd19c 100644
--- a/template/.github/{% if AddGitHubTemplates %}ISSUE_TEMPLATE{% endif %}/10-bug-report.yml.jinja	
+++ b/template/.github/{% if AddGitHubTemplates %}ISSUE_TEMPLATE{% endif %}/10-bug-report.yml.jinja	
@@ -11,8 +11,12 @@ body:
         Please, before submitting, make sure that:
 
         - There is not an [existing issue](https://github.com/{{ PackageOwner }}/{{ PackageName }}.jl/issues) with the same question
+        {% if AddContributionDocs %}
         - You have read the [contributing guide](https://{{ PackageOwner }}.github.io/{{ PackageName }}.jl/dev/90-contributing/)
+        {% endif %}
+        {% if AddCodeOfConduct %}
         - You are following the [code of conduct](https://github.com/{{ PackageOwner }}/{{ PackageName }}.jl/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)
+        {% endif %}
 
         The form below should help you in filling out this issue.
   - type: textarea
diff --git a/template/.github/{% if AddGitHubTemplates %}ISSUE_TEMPLATE{% endif %}/20-feature-request.yml.jinja b/template/.github/{% if AddGitHubTemplates %}ISSUE_TEMPLATE{% endif %}/20-feature-request.yml.jinja
index 4efa0822..396e6774 100644
--- a/template/.github/{% if AddGitHubTemplates %}ISSUE_TEMPLATE{% endif %}/20-feature-request.yml.jinja	
+++ b/template/.github/{% if AddGitHubTemplates %}ISSUE_TEMPLATE{% endif %}/20-feature-request.yml.jinja	
@@ -9,8 +9,12 @@ body:
         Please, before submitting, make sure that:
 
         - There is not an [existing issue](https://github.com/{{ PackageOwner }}/{{ PackageName }}.jl/issues) with the same question
+        {% if AddContributionDocs %}
         - You have read the [contributing guide](https://{{ PackageOwner }}.github.io/{{ PackageName }}.jl/dev/90-contributing/)
+        {% endif %}
+        {% if AddCodeOfConduct %}
         - You are following the [code of conduct](https://github.com/{{ PackageOwner }}/{{ PackageName }}.jl/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)
+        {% endif %}
 
         The form below should help you in filling out this issue.
   - type: textarea
diff --git a/template/.github/{% if AddGitHubTemplates %}ISSUE_TEMPLATE{% endif %}/30-usage.yml.jinja b/template/.github/{% if AddGitHubTemplates %}ISSUE_TEMPLATE{% endif %}/30-usage.yml.jinja
index d5189821..c4e0052a 100644
--- a/template/.github/{% if AddGitHubTemplates %}ISSUE_TEMPLATE{% endif %}/30-usage.yml.jinja	
+++ b/template/.github/{% if AddGitHubTemplates %}ISSUE_TEMPLATE{% endif %}/30-usage.yml.jinja	
@@ -11,8 +11,12 @@ body:
 
         - You have checked the [documentation](https://{{ PackageOwner }}.github.io/{{ PackageName }}.jl) and haven't found enough information
         - There is not an [existing issue](https://github.com/{{ PackageOwner }}/{{ PackageName }}.jl/issues) with the same question
+        {% if AddContributionDocs %}
         - You have read the [contributing guide](https://{{ PackageOwner }}.github.io/{{ PackageName }}.jl/dev/90-contributing/)
+        {% endif %}
+        {% if AddCodeOfConduct %}
         - You are following the [code of conduct](https://github.com/{{ PackageOwner }}/{{ PackageName }}.jl/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)
+        {% endif %}
 
         The form below should help you in filling out this issue.
   - type: textarea
diff --git a/template/.github/{% if AddGitHubTemplates %}ISSUE_TEMPLATE{% endif %}/99-general.yml.jinja b/template/.github/{% if AddGitHubTemplates %}ISSUE_TEMPLATE{% endif %}/99-general.yml.jinja
index 544d6fa0..7190c9df 100644
--- a/template/.github/{% if AddGitHubTemplates %}ISSUE_TEMPLATE{% endif %}/99-general.yml.jinja	
+++ b/template/.github/{% if AddGitHubTemplates %}ISSUE_TEMPLATE{% endif %}/99-general.yml.jinja	
@@ -9,8 +9,12 @@ body:
         Please, before submitting, make sure that:
 
         - There is not an [existing issue](https://github.com/{{ PackageOwner }}/{{ PackageName }}.jl/issues) with the same question
+        {% if AddContributionDocs %}
         - You have read the [contributing guide](https://{{ PackageOwner }}.github.io/{{ PackageName }}.jl/dev/90-contributing/)
+        {% endif %}
+        {% if AddCodeOfConduct %}
         - You are following the [code of conduct](https://github.com/{{ PackageOwner }}/{{ PackageName }}.jl/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)
+        {% endif %}
 
         The form below should help you in filling out this issue.
   - type: textarea
diff --git a/template/README.md.jinja b/template/README.md.jinja
index c341361a..0e40c77d 100644
--- a/template/README.md.jinja
+++ b/template/README.md.jinja
@@ -16,9 +16,11 @@
 
 If you use {{ PackageName }}.jl in your work, please cite using the reference given in [CITATION.cff](https://github.com/{{ PackageOwner }}/{{ PackageName }}.jl/blob/main/CITATION.cff).
 
+{% if AddContributionDocs %}
 ## Contributing
 
 If you want to make contributions of any kind, please first that a look into our [contributing guide directly on GitHub](docs/src/90-contributing.md) or the [contributing page on the website](https://{{ PackageOwner }}.github.io/{{ PackageName }}.jl/dev/90-contributing/).
+{% endif %}
 {% if AddAllcontributors %}
 ---
 
diff --git a/template/docs/src/90-contributing.md.jinja b/template/docs/src/{% if AddContributionDocs %}90-contributing.md{% endif %}.jinja
similarity index 94%
rename from template/docs/src/90-contributing.md.jinja
rename to template/docs/src/{% if AddContributionDocs %}90-contributing.md{% endif %}.jinja
index a3ad35a9..8e886c24 100644
--- a/template/docs/src/90-contributing.md.jinja
+++ b/template/docs/src/{% if AddContributionDocs %}90-contributing.md{% endif %}.jinja	
@@ -4,7 +4,11 @@ First of all, thanks for the interest!
 
 We welcome all kinds of contribution, including, but not limited to code, documentation, examples, configuration, issue creating, etc.
 
+{% if AddCodeOfConduct %}
 Be polite and respectful, and follow the code of conduct.
+{% else %}
+Be polite and respectful.
+{% endif %}
 
 ## Bug reports and discussions
 
diff --git a/template/docs/src/91-developer.md.jinja b/template/docs/src/{% if AddContributionDocs %}91-developer.md{% endif %}.jinja
similarity index 100%
rename from template/docs/src/91-developer.md.jinja
rename to template/docs/src/{% if AddContributionDocs %}91-developer.md{% endif %}.jinja
diff --git a/test/runtests.jl b/test/runtests.jl
index 7f48ef2d..639237a2 100644
--- a/test/runtests.jl
+++ b/test/runtests.jl
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ template_options = Dict(
   "AddMacToCI" => true,
   "AddWinToCI" => true,
   "RunJuliaNightlyOnCI" => true,
-  "SimplifiedPRTest" => true,
+  "AddContributionDocs" => true,
   "UseCirrusCI" => false,
   "AddPrecommit" => true,
   "AddGitHubTemplates" => true,
@@ -141,7 +141,7 @@ end
 
 @testset "Test that BestieTemplate.generate warns and exits for existing copy" begin
   mktempdir(TMPDIR; prefix = "cli_") do dir_copier_cli
-    run(`copier copy --quiet $bash_args $template_url $dir_copier_cli`)
+    run(`copier copy --vcs-ref HEAD --quiet $bash_args $template_url $dir_copier_cli`)
 
     @test_logs (:warn,) BestieTemplate.generate(dir_copier_cli; quiet = true)
   end
@@ -149,19 +149,25 @@ end
 
 @testset "Testing copy, recopy and rebase" begin
   mktempdir(TMPDIR; prefix = "cli_") do dir_copier_cli
-    run(`copier copy --quiet $bash_args $template_path $dir_copier_cli`)
+    run(`copier copy --vcs-ref HEAD --quiet $bash_args $template_path $dir_copier_cli`)
 
     @testset "Compare copied project vs copier CLI baseline" begin
       mktempdir(TMPDIR; prefix = "copy_") do tmpdir
-        BestieTemplate.Copier.copy(tmpdir, template_options; quiet = true)
+        BestieTemplate.Copier.copy(tmpdir, template_options; quiet = true, vcs_ref = "HEAD")
         test_diff_dir(tmpdir, dir_copier_cli)
       end
     end
 
     @testset "Compare recopied project vs copier CLI baseline" begin
       mktempdir(TMPDIR; prefix = "recopy_") do tmpdir
-        run(`copier copy --defaults --quiet $min_bash_args $template_path $tmpdir`)
-        BestieTemplate.Copier.recopy(tmpdir, template_options; quiet = true, overwrite = true)
+        run(`copier copy --vcs-ref HEAD --defaults --quiet $min_bash_args $template_path $tmpdir`)
+        BestieTemplate.Copier.recopy(
+          tmpdir,
+          template_options;
+          quiet = true,
+          overwrite = true,
+          vcs_ref = "HEAD",
+        )
         test_diff_dir(tmpdir, dir_copier_cli)
       end
     end
@@ -176,7 +182,13 @@ end
           run(`git config user.email "test@test.com"`)
           run(`git commit -q -m "First commit"`)
         end
-        BestieTemplate.Copier.update(tmpdir, template_options; overwrite = true, quiet = true)
+        BestieTemplate.Copier.update(
+          tmpdir,
+          template_options;
+          overwrite = true,
+          quiet = true,
+          vcs_ref = "HEAD",
+        )
         test_diff_dir(tmpdir, dir_copier_cli)
       end
     end