From 13d33200c524e38561f39c8c0e7bbf0428ba1fd8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: CJ Pais <cj@cjpais.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:57:12 -0700
Subject: [PATCH] issue template update

---
 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md      |  4 +++
 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml         | 14 +++++++++
 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++
 3 files changed, 56 insertions(+)
 create mode 100644 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
 create mode 100644 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md

diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index e7c9571..fe1f6cf 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -6,6 +6,10 @@ labels: ['bug']
 assignees: ''
 ---
 
+## Before You Submit
+
+**Please search [existing issues](https://github.com/cjpais/Handy/issues) to avoid duplicates.** Your bug may already be reported! Right now it's just me maintaining this project so many issues can be overwhelming! Help me out by checking first.
+
 ## Bug Description
 A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
 
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ac8092e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+blank_issues_enabled: false
+contact_links:
+  - name: ✏️ Post-processing / Editing Transcripts
+    url: https://github.com/cjpais/Handy/discussions/168
+    about: Looking to edit, format, or post-process transcripts? Join this discussion
+  - name: ⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts / Hotkeys
+    url: https://github.com/cjpais/Handy/discussions/211
+    about: Want different keyboard shortcuts or hotkey configurations? Join this discussion
+  - name: 💡 Feature Request or Idea
+    url: https://github.com/cjpais/Handy/discussions
+    about: Please post feature requests and ideas in our Discussions tab
+  - name: 💬 General Discussion
+    url: https://github.com/cjpais/Handy/discussions
+    about: Ask questions and discuss Handy with the community
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9a05c67
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+---
+name: Feature Request
+about: Suggest an idea or new feature for Handy
+title: ''
+labels: []
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+## 🎯 Feature Requests Go in Discussions!
+
+Thanks for your interest in improving Handy! 
+
+**Please post feature requests in our [Discussions tab](https://github.com/cjpais/Handy/discussions) instead of opening an issue.**
+
+This helps us:
+- Keep issues focused on bugs and actionable tasks
+- Have more open-ended conversations about features
+- Gather community feedback and input
+- Better organize ideas and suggestions
+
+### 🔥 Common Feature Requests
+
+Before creating a new discussion, check if your request is already being discussed:
+
+- **✏️ Post-processing / Editing Transcripts** - [Join Discussion #168](https://github.com/cjpais/Handy/discussions/168)
+- **⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts / Hotkeys** - [Join Discussion #211](https://github.com/cjpais/Handy/discussions/211)
+
+### How to submit a new feature request:
+
+1. Go to [Discussions](https://github.com/cjpais/Handy/discussions)
+2. Search to see if your idea already exists
+3. Click "New discussion"
+4. Choose the appropriate category (Ideas, Feature Requests, etc.)
+5. Share your idea!
+
+---
+
+**This issue will be closed and you'll be redirected to discussions.**