diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
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+name: Bug report
+description: Report something that is broken or incorrect
+labels: bug
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+  - type: textarea
+    id: description
+    attributes:
+      label: Description of the bug
+      description: A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: reprex
+    attributes:
+      label: Code and output
+      description: Please include a minimal reproducible example (AKA a reprex). If you've never heard of a [reprex](http://reprex.tidyverse.org/) before, start by reading <https://www.tidyverse.org/help/#reprex>.
+      render: console
+      placeholder: |
+        library(reneeTools)
+        ... insert_your_code_here() ...
+
+        Paste some output where something broke
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: files
+    attributes:
+      label: Relevant files
+      description: |
+        Please drag and drop any relevant files here if applicable. Create a `.zip` archive if the extension is not allowed.
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: system
+    attributes:
+      label: System information
+      description: |
+        * Version of R
+        * Version of CCBR/reneeTools
+        * OS _(eg. Ubuntu Linux, macOS)_
+        * Hardware _(eg. HPC, Desktop)_
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
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+contact_links:
+  - name: Discussions
+    url: https://github.com/CCBR/reneeTools/discussions
+    about: Please ask and answer questions here.
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 an idea for the package
+labels: enhancement
+body:
+  - type: textarea
+    id: description
+    attributes:
+      label: Description of feature
+      description: Please describe your suggestion for a new feature. It might help to describe a problem or use case, plus any alternatives that you have considered.
+    validations:
+      required: true
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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+## Changes
+
+<!--
+Provide a summary of what is included in this Pull Request (PR).
+-->
+
+## Issues
+
+<!--
+Reference any issues related to this PR.
+If this PR fixes any issues, [use a keyword](https://docs.github.com/en/issues/tracking-your-work-with-issues/linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue#linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue-using-a-keyword)
+when referring to the issue.
+-->
+
+<!--
+**Reviewers**: Use the @ feature to mention anyone responsible for reviewing/completing this request.
+-->
+
+## PR Checklist
+
+(~Strikethrough~ any points that are not applicable.)
+
+- [ ] This comment contains a description of changes with justifications, with any relevant issues linked.
+- ~[ ] Write unit tests for any new features, bug fixes, or other code changes.~ _testing framework not yet implemented_
+- ~[ ] Update docs if there are any API changes.~ _on hold until before public release_
+- [ ] If a new nextflow process is implemented, define the process `container` and `stub`.
+- [ ] Update `CHANGELOG.md` with a short description of any user-facing changes and reference the PR number. Guidelines: https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.1.0/