diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
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+---
+name: Bug Report
+about: Report a bug to help improve finch-daemon
+title: ''
+labels: 'bug'
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Describe the bug**
+Briefly describe the problem you are having.
+
+
+**Steps to reproduce**
+A clear, step-by-step set of instructions to reproduce the bug.
+
+
+**Expected behavior**
+Description of what you expected to happen.
+
+
+**Screenshots or logs**
+If applicable, add screenshots or logs to help explain your problem.
+
+
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context about the problem here.
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diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yaml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yaml
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+blank_issues_enabled: false
+contact_links:
+  - name: Ask a question 
+    url: https://github.com/runfinch/finch-daemon/discussions
+    about: Use GitHub Discussions to ask questions, discuss options, or propose new ideas
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
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+---
+name: Feature Request
+about: Suggest a new feature for finch-daemon
+title: ''
+labels: 'feature'
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**What is the problem you're trying to solve?.**
+A clear and concise description of the use case for this feature. Please provide an example, if possible.
+
+
+**Describe the feature you'd like**
+A clear and concise description of what you'd like to happen.
+
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.
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diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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+Issue #, if available:
+
+*Description of changes:*
+
+*Testing done:*
+
+
+
+- [ ] I've reviewed the guidance in CONTRIBUTING.md
+
+
+#### License Acceptance
+
+By submitting this pull request, I confirm that my contribution is made under the terms of the Apache 2.0 license.
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+.idea
+.vscode
+bin
+coverage-report.out
+unit-test-coverage-report.html
+.DS_Store
+*.test
+build