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+name: Bug Report
+description: Report a bug to help us improve
+labels: ["bug"]
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        Thanks for taking the time to report a bug! Before filing, please:
+        - Search [existing issues](https://github.com/heygen-com/hyperframes/issues) to avoid duplicates
+        - Make sure the issue reproduces without custom extensions or plugins
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: description
+    attributes:
+      label: Describe the bug
+      description: A clear description of what the bug is.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: reproduction
+    attributes:
+      label: Steps to reproduce
+      description: Minimal steps to reproduce the behavior.
+      placeholder: |
+        1. Create a composition with...
+        2. Run `npx hyperframes render`
+        3. See error...
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: expected
+    attributes:
+      label: Expected behavior
+      description: What you expected to happen.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: actual
+    attributes:
+      label: Actual behavior
+      description: What actually happened. Include error messages or screenshots if applicable.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: os
+    attributes:
+      label: Operating System
+      options:
+        - macOS
+        - Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)
+        - Linux (Other)
+        - Windows
+        - Other
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: input
+    id: node-version
+    attributes:
+      label: Node.js version
+      placeholder: "e.g., 22.12.0"
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: input
+    id: ffmpeg-version
+    attributes:
+      label: FFmpeg version
+      placeholder: "e.g., 7.1"
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: input
+    id: hyperframes-version
+    attributes:
+      label: Hyperframes version
+      placeholder: "e.g., 0.1.0"
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: additional
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional context
+      description: Any other context, logs, or screenshots.
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 us improve
-title: ""
-labels: bug
-assignees: ""
----
-
-## Describe the bug
-
-A clear description of what the bug is.
-
-## To reproduce
-
-Steps to reproduce the behavior:
-
-1. ...
-2. ...
-3. ...
-
-## Expected behavior
-
-What you expected to happen.
-
-## Environment
-
-- OS: [e.g., macOS 15, Ubuntu 24.04, Windows 11]
-- Node.js version: [e.g., 22.x]
-- FFmpeg version: [e.g., 7.x]
-- Hyperframes version: [e.g., 0.1.0]
-
-## Additional context
-
-Any other context, screenshots, or error logs.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
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+blank_issues_enabled: false
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature.yml
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+name: Feature Request
+description: Suggest an idea for Hyperframes
+labels: ["enhancement"]
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        Thanks for suggesting an improvement! Please search [existing issues](https://github.com/heygen-com/hyperframes/issues) first to avoid duplicates.
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: problem
+    attributes:
+      label: Problem
+      description: What problem does this solve? What's the use case?
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: solution
+    attributes:
+      label: Proposed solution
+      description: How should it work? Include code examples or mockups if helpful.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: alternatives
+    attributes:
+      label: Alternatives considered
+      description: Any alternative approaches you've thought about.
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: additional
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional context
+      description: Any other context, mockups, or examples.
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 an idea for Hyperframes
-title: ""
-labels: enhancement
-assignees: ""
----
-
-## Problem
-
-What problem does this solve? What's the use case?
-
-## Proposed solution
-
-How should it work?
-
-## Alternatives considered
-
-Any alternative approaches you've thought about.
-
-## Additional context
-
-Any other context, mockups, or examples.