diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug.yaml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug.yaml
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+
+name: Bug report
+description: Create an issue to help us improve
+title: '[BUG] <Software> - <Summary>'
+labels: ['BUG','TRIAGE']
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: <br>To expedite issue processing please search open and closed issues before submitting a new one. Existing issues often contain information about workarounds, resolution, or progress updates.
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Bug Description
+      description: A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: System Setup
+      description: Describe your system and software setup. Include any critical video, audio, and model files.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Reproducible Steps
+      description: Describe how we can reproduce your issue.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Root Cause Analysis
+      description: Provide any initial triage, if possible.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature.yaml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature.yaml
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+name: Feature Request
+description: File a feature request. 
+title: '[FEATURE]: <Software> - <Summary>'
+labels: ['FEATURE','TRIAGE']
+body:
+
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: <br>To expedite issue processing please search open and closed issues before submitting a new one. Existing issues often contain information about workarounds, resolution, or progress updates.
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Feature Description
+      description: A clear and concise description of the problem or missing capability. 
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Solution Description
+      description: If you have a solution in mind, please describe it.
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Alternative Description
+      description: Have you considered any alternative solutions or workarounds?