diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/adapter_request.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/adapter_request.yml
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+name: New agent adapter
+description: Request or propose support for a new AI agent or model provider
+labels: [adapter]
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        New agent adapters are welcome without prior discussion. If you plan to implement, prefer extending Paperclip via the [plugin system](https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip/blob/master/doc/plugins/PLUGIN_SPEC.md) when possible.
+  - type: input
+    id: agent
+    attributes:
+      label: Agent or provider
+      description: Name of the agent, model, or CLI tool.
+      placeholder: e.g. Gemini CLI, LM Studio, Mistral
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: why
+    attributes:
+      label: Why this adapter is useful
+      description: What use cases does this unlock? Who would benefit?
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: how-invoked
+    attributes:
+      label: How the agent is invoked
+      description: CLI command, API endpoint, SDK — whatever is relevant. Link docs if available.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: checkboxes
+    id: willing
+    attributes:
+      label: Are you willing to implement it?
+      options:
+        - label: Yes, I plan to open a PR
+        - label: No, requesting for someone else to pick up
+  - type: textarea
+    id: context
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional context
+      description: Links, examples from existing adapters, configuration quirks, etc.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
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+name: Bug report
+description: Something is broken or behaving unexpectedly
+labels: [bug]
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        Thanks for taking the time to file a bug. Please fill out the sections below so we can reproduce and triage quickly.
+  - type: textarea
+    id: what-happened
+    attributes:
+      label: What happened?
+      description: A clear description of the bug.
+      placeholder: When I do X, Y happens instead of Z.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: expected
+    attributes:
+      label: Expected behavior
+      description: What should have happened instead.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: repro
+    attributes:
+      label: Steps to reproduce
+      description: Numbered steps a maintainer can follow to reproduce the bug.
+      value: |
+        1.
+        2.
+        3.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: input
+    id: paperclip-version
+    attributes:
+      label: Paperclip version or commit
+      description: Output of `paperclipai --version` or the commit SHA you are running.
+      placeholder: e.g. 0.42.0 or 78dc3625ac
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: deployment
+    attributes:
+      label: Deployment mode
+      options:
+        - Local dev (pnpm dev)
+        - Docker
+        - Self-hosted server
+        - Other
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: input
+    id: node-version
+    attributes:
+      label: Node.js version
+      description: Output of `node --version`.
+      placeholder: e.g. v20.18.0
+  - type: input
+    id: os
+    attributes:
+      label: Operating system
+      placeholder: e.g. macOS 14.5 (Apple Silicon), Ubuntu 22.04
+  - type: textarea
+    id: logs
+    attributes:
+      label: Relevant logs or output
+      description: Paste error messages, stack traces, or API responses. Will be rendered as a code block.
+      render: shell
+  - type: textarea
+    id: context
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional context
+      description: Screenshots, related issues, or anything else that might help.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
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+blank_issues_enabled: false
+contact_links:
+  - name: Discord (#dev)
+    url: https://discord.gg/paperclipai
+    about: Design discussions, questions, and feature coordination before opening a PR
+  - name: Roadmap
+    url: https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip/blob/master/ROADMAP.md
+    about: Check the roadmap before requesting a feature
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
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+name: Feature request
+description: Propose a new capability or improvement
+labels: [enhancement]
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        Feature work on core Paperclip is coordinated against `ROADMAP.md` and Discord `#dev`. Please skim those before filing — see [CONTRIBUTING.md](https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) for the full guidance.
+  - type: textarea
+    id: problem
+    attributes:
+      label: Problem or motivation
+      description: What are you trying to do that is currently difficult or impossible?
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: solution
+    attributes:
+      label: Proposed solution
+      description: Describe the feature you'd like. How should it work?
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: alternatives
+    attributes:
+      label: Alternatives considered
+      description: Other approaches you thought about and why you ruled them out.
+  - type: textarea
+    id: roadmap
+    attributes:
+      label: Roadmap alignment
+      description: Does this relate to anything in `ROADMAP.md`? Link the relevant section if so.
+  - type: textarea
+    id: context
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional context
+      description: Mockups, examples from other tools, related issues, etc.