diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..7c8ac2729
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
+name: "Bug Report"
+description: Report a bug — something that's broken, crashes, or behaves incorrectly.
+title: "[Bug]: "
+labels: ["bug"]
+body:
+  - type: textarea
+    id: description
+    attributes:
+      label: What happened?
+      description: Describe the bug and what you expected instead. Screenshots, error messages, or screen recordings are welcome.
+      placeholder: |
+        When I do X, Y happens. I expected Z instead.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: reproduction
+    attributes:
+      label: Steps to reproduce
+      description: How can we trigger this bug?
+      placeholder: |
+        1. Go to '...'
+        2. Click on '...'
+        3. See error
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: screenshots
+    attributes:
+      label: Screenshots (optional)
+      description: If applicable, add screenshots or screen recordings to help explain the problem.
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: context
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional context (optional)
+      description: Environment info, logs, or anything else that might help.
+      render: shell
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..0086358db
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+blank_issues_enabled: true
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..8d95bea4d
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+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
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+name: "Feature Request"
+description: Suggest a new feature or improvement.
+title: "[Feature]: "
+labels: ["enhancement"]
+body:
+  - type: textarea
+    id: description
+    attributes:
+      label: What do you want and why?
+      description: Describe the problem you're trying to solve or the improvement you'd like to see.
+      placeholder: |
+        I'm trying to do X but there's no way to...
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: solution
+    attributes:
+      label: Proposed solution (optional)
+      description: If you have an idea for how this should work, describe it here.
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: screenshots
+    attributes:
+      label: Screenshots / mockups (optional)
+      description: If applicable, add screenshots, mockups, or sketches to illustrate your idea.
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index d89681790..ad8488dc9 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -1,34 +1,56 @@
-## What
+## What does this PR do?
 
-<!-- What does this PR do? Keep it to 1-3 sentences. -->
+<!-- Describe the change clearly. What problem does it solve? Why is this approach the right one? -->
 
-## Why
 
-<!-- Why is this change needed? Link the related issue. -->
 
-Closes #<!-- issue number -->
+## Related Issue
+
+<!-- Link the issue this PR addresses. If no issue exists, consider creating one first. -->
+
+Closes #
 
 ## Type of Change
 
-- [ ] Bug fix
-- [ ] New feature
-- [ ] Refactor / code improvement
-- [ ] Documentation
+- [ ] Bug fix (non-breaking change that fixes an issue)
+- [ ] New feature (non-breaking change that adds functionality)
+- [ ] Refactor / code improvement (no behavior change)
+- [ ] Documentation update
+- [ ] Tests (adding or improving test coverage)
 - [ ] CI / infrastructure
-- [ ] Other (describe below)
+
+## Changes Made
+
+<!-- List the specific changes. Include file paths for code changes. -->
+
+-
 
 ## How to Test
 
-<!-- How can a reviewer verify this works? Steps, commands, or screenshots. -->
+<!-- Steps to verify this change works. For bugs: reproduction steps + proof that the fix works. -->
+
+1.
+2.
+3.
 
 ## Checklist
 
+- [ ] I searched for [existing PRs](https://github.com/multica-ai/multica/pulls) to make sure this isn't a duplicate
+- [ ] My commit messages follow [Conventional Commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/) (`fix(scope):`, `feat(scope):`, etc.)
 - [ ] `make check` passes (typecheck, unit tests, Go tests, E2E)
 - [ ] Changes follow existing code patterns and conventions
 - [ ] No unrelated changes included
 
-## AI Disclosure (optional)
+## AI Disclosure
 
-<!-- If AI tools were used: -->
-<!-- - Which tool? (e.g., Claude Code, Copilot, Cursor) -->
-<!-- - What prompt did you use? Sharing your prompt helps others learn and lets reviewers understand intent. -->
+<!-- Most PRs involve AI coding tools — that's totally fine! We're curious about your process. -->
+
+**AI tool used:** <!-- e.g. Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Multica Agent, N/A -->
+
+**Prompt / approach:**
+<!-- How did you use AI to produce this code? Share your prompt, conversation link, or describe your approach. This helps the team learn from each other's AI workflows. -->
+
+
+## Screenshots (optional)
+
+<!-- If applicable, add screenshots showing the change in action. -->