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 for the validated pattern.
+title: "[Bug]: "
+labels: bug
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+### Description
+A clear and concise description of the bug.
+
+### Steps to Reproduce
+1.  Install the pattern
+2. Go to X
+3. See Y
+
+
+### Expected Behavior
+Explain what you expected to happen.
+
+### Screenshots
+Add screenshots if applicable.
+
+### Environment
+- Hardware / cloud provide (e.g. Azure; Intel Barel metal; AMD Bare metal)
+- CPU Specs and/or cloud instance types.
+- Cluster topology (one cluster; SNO; multi-cluster)
+- Connected or disconnected
+
+### Additional Context
+Add any other context about the problem here.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
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+blank_issues_enabled: false
+issue_templates:
+  - name: "Bug Report"
+    description: "Report a bug in the system."
+    title: "[Bug]: "
+    labels: ["bug"]
+    body: "./ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md"
+  - name: "Feature Request"
+    description: "Propose a new feature or improvement."
+    title: "[Feature]: "
+    labels: ["enhancement"]
+    body: "./ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md"
+  - name: "Documentation"
+    description: "Suggest updates or additions to the documentation."
+    title: "[Docs]: "
+    labels: ["documentation"]
+    body: "./ISSUE_TEMPLATE/documentation.md"
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diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/documentation.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/documentation.md
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+---
+name: Documentation
+about: Suggest updates or additions to documentation
+title: "[Docs]: "
+labels: documentation
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+### Documentation Update
+What part of the documentation needs to be updated or added? Is it for the validated patterns docs site or the repo docs.
+
+### Why Is This Needed?
+Explain the importance of this update.
+
+### Suggested Changes
+Provide a detailed description of the changes.
+
+### Additional Context
+Include any related resources.
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 a new feature or improvement
+title: "[Feature]: "
+labels: enhancement
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+### Feature Description
+What feature would you like to see?
+
+### Why Is This Needed?
+Explain the problem or need for this feature.
+
+### Suggested Solutions
+Describe how this feature could be implemented.
+
+### Proposed Acceptance criteria
+Discrete acceptance criteria, suitable for evaluation by a LLM
+
+### Additional Context
+Add any relevant screenshots, links, or resources.