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     - [Example 2 - More complex local phenotype](./tutorials/example2.md)
     - [Example 3 - Using a remote git repository](./tutorials/example3.md)
   - [API Reference](./api.md)
-  - [Contributing](./contributing.md)
   - [Change Log](./changelog.md)
   - [Troubleshooting](./troubleshooting.md)