diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8d65f9d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+# Contributing to XML::Parser
+
+Thank you for considering contributing to XML::Parser.
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+1. Fork the repository on GitHub: https://github.com/cpan-authors/XML-Parser
+2. Create a topic branch from `main`
+3. Make your changes and add tests where appropriate
+4. Run the test suite: `perl Makefile.PL && make && make test`
+5. Submit a pull request
+
+## Bug Reports
+
+Please file bug reports on the GitHub issue tracker:
+https://github.com/cpan-authors/XML-Parser/issues
+
+Include the version of XML::Parser, Perl, and your operating system.
+
+## Coding Guidelines
+
+- Follow the existing code style
+- Add tests for new functionality or bug fixes
+- Keep changes focused — one concern per pull request
+
+## License
+
+By contributing, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under
+the same terms as Perl itself.
diff --git a/Makefile.PL b/Makefile.PL
index 831b23b..1344fe9 100644
--- a/Makefile.PL
+++ b/Makefile.PL
@@ -160,6 +160,8 @@ sub MY::postamble {
     return join "\n", @ret;
 }
 
+my $dist_version = MM->parse_version('Parser.pm');
+
 WriteMakefile1(
     ABSTRACT_FROM    => 'Parser.pm',
     AUTHOR           => 'Clark Cooper (coopercc@netheaven.com)',
@@ -167,6 +169,31 @@ WriteMakefile1(
     MIN_PERL_VERSION => '5.008',
     META_MERGE       => {
         'meta-spec' => { version => 2 },
+        provides => {
+            'XML::Parser' => {
+                file    => 'Parser.pm',
+                version => $dist_version,
+            },
+            'XML::Parser::Expat' => {
+                file    => 'Expat/Expat.pm',
+                version => $dist_version,
+            },
+            'XML::Parser::Style::Debug' => {
+                file    => 'Parser/Style/Debug.pm',
+            },
+            'XML::Parser::Style::Objects' => {
+                file    => 'Parser/Style/Objects.pm',
+            },
+            'XML::Parser::Style::Stream' => {
+                file    => 'Parser/Style/Stream.pm',
+            },
+            'XML::Parser::Style::Subs' => {
+                file    => 'Parser/Style/Subs.pm',
+            },
+            'XML::Parser::Style::Tree' => {
+                file    => 'Parser/Style/Tree.pm',
+            },
+        },
         resources => {
             bugtracker => {
                 web => 'https://github.com/cpan-authors/XML-Parser/issues',
diff --git a/Parser.pm b/Parser.pm
index 3106f36..91a782b 100644
--- a/Parser.pm
+++ b/Parser.pm
@@ -1010,6 +1010,13 @@ For full details on each option, see L<XML::Parser::Expat/"new">.
     BillionLaughsAttackProtectionActivationThreshold  => 1024,
   );
 
+=head1 LICENSE
+
+This library is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it
+under the same terms as Perl itself.
+
+See L<https://dev.perl.org/licenses/> for more information.
+
 =head1 AUTHORS
 
 Larry Wall <F<larry@wall.org>> wrote version 1.0.
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 444020f..12136c1 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -640,6 +640,13 @@ For full details on each option, see ["new" in XML::Parser::Expat](https://metac
       BillionLaughsAttackProtectionActivationThreshold  => 1024,
     );
 
+# LICENSE
+
+This library is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it
+under the same terms as Perl itself.
+
+See [https://dev.perl.org/licenses/](https://dev.perl.org/licenses/) for more information.
+
 # AUTHORS
 
 Larry Wall <`larry@wall.org`> wrote version 1.0.
diff --git a/SECURITY.md b/SECURITY.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1362e23
--- /dev/null
+++ b/SECURITY.md
@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+# Security Policy
+
+## Reporting a Vulnerability
+
+If you discover a security vulnerability in XML::Parser, please report it
+responsibly.
+
+**Contact:** Todd Rinaldo <toddr@cpan.org>
+
+You may also open a [GitHub security advisory](https://github.com/cpan-authors/XML-Parser/security/advisories/new)
+for private disclosure.
+
+Please include:
+
+- A description of the vulnerability
+- Steps to reproduce the issue
+- Any relevant version information
+
+We aim to acknowledge reports within 48 hours and provide a fix or
+mitigation plan within a reasonable timeframe.
+
+## Supported Versions
+
+Security fixes are applied to the latest stable release. Users are
+encouraged to keep their installations up to date.