diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
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+name: Bug Report
+description: File a bug report
+title: "[Bug]: "
+labels: ["bug"]
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        Thanks for taking the time to fill out this bug report!
+  - type: textarea
+    id: what-happened
+    attributes:
+      label: What happened?
+      placeholder: Tell us what you see!
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: what-expected
+    attributes:
+      label: What did you expect to see?
+      placeholder: Tell us what you expect!
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: input
+    id: fastdup-version
+    attributes:
+      label: What version of fastdup were you runnning on?
+      placeholder: ex. 0.918
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: python-version
+    attributes:
+      label: What version of Python were you running on?
+      multiple: true
+      options:
+        - Python 3.10
+        - Python 3.9
+        - Python 3.8
+        - Python 3.7
+        - Other
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: input
+    id: os-version
+    attributes:
+      label: Operating System 
+      description: What operating system and version were you runnning on?
+      placeholder: ex. Ubuntu 22.04 LTS / macOS Ventura 13.3.1 (M1) / Windows 11
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: reproduce
+    attributes:
+      label: Reproduction steps
+      description: "How do you trigger this bug? Please walk us through it step by step."
+      placeholder: |
+        1. Go to '...'
+        2. Click on '....'
+        3. Scroll down to '....'
+        4. See error '...'
+    validations:
+      required: false
+  - type: textarea
+    id: logs
+    attributes:
+      label: Relevant log output
+      description: Please copy and paste any relevant log output. This will be automatically formatted into code, so no need for backticks.
+      render: shell
+  - type: textarea
+    id: screenshot
+    attributes:
+      label: Attach a screenshot [Optional]
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: input
+    id: contact
+    attributes:
+      label: Contact Details [Optional]
+      description: How can we get in touch with you if we need more info?
+      placeholder: ex. email@example.com
+    validations:
+      required: true
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diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
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+blank_issues_enabled: true
+contact_links:
+  - name: Discussion Forum
+    url: https://visual-layer.readme.io/discuss
+    about: Ask questions and discuss.
+  - name: Slack Channel
+    url: https://visualdatabase.slack.com/join/shared_invite/zt-19jaydbjn-lNDEDkgvSI1QwbTXSY6dlA#/shared-invite/email
+    about: Chat with us.
+  - name: Documentation Page
+    url: https://visual-layer.readme.io/
+    about: Read the docs.
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diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
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+name: Feature Request
+description: Suggest a new feature for the project
+title: "[Feature Request]: "
+labels: ["feature-request"]
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        Thanks for suggesting a new feature for our project! Please fill out the following information so we can better understand your request.
+  - type: input
+    id: feature-name
+    attributes:
+      label: Feature Name
+      description: What do you want to call this feature?
+      placeholder: ex. Dark Mode
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: feature-description
+    attributes:
+      label: Feature Description
+      description: Please describe the new feature in as much detail as possible.
+      placeholder: |
+        What does the feature do?
+        Why do you think it's important?
+        How will it benefit users?
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: input
+    id: contact-info
+    attributes:
+      label: Contact Information [Optional]
+      description: How can we get in touch with you if we have questions or need more information?
+      placeholder: ex. email@example.com
+    validations:
+      required: false