diff --git a/.github/FUNDING.yml b/.github/FUNDING.yml
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+github: [daveallie]
+ko_fi: daveallie
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 an issue or unexpected behavior
+title: "Short, descriptive title of the issue"
+labels: ["bug", "triage"]
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        Thanks for taking the time to report this bug! Please fill out the details below.
+
+  - type: input
+    id: version
+    attributes:
+      label: Affected Version
+      description: What version of the project/library are you using? (e.g., v1.2.3, master branch commit SHA)
+      placeholder: Ex. v1.2.3
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: bug-description
+    attributes:
+      label: Describe the Bug
+      description: A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+      placeholder:
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: steps-to-reproduce
+    attributes:
+      label: Steps to Reproduce
+      description: Clearly list the steps necessary to reproduce the unexpected behavior.
+      placeholder: |
+        1. Go to '...'
+        2. Select '...'
+        3. Crash
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: expected-behavior
+    attributes:
+      label: Expected Behavior
+      description: A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: logs
+    attributes:
+      label: Relevant Log Output/Screenshots
+      description: If applicable, error messages, or log output to help explain your problem. You can drag and drop images here.
+      render: shell
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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+## Summary
+
+* **What is the goal of this PR?** (e.g., Fixes a bug in the user authentication module, Implements the new feature for 
+  file uploading.)
+* **What changes are included?**
+
+## Additional Context
+
+* Add any other information that might be helpful for the reviewer (e.g., performance implications, potential risks, specific areas to focus on).