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Issue & Pull Request Templates in GitHub0%
Issue & Pull Request Templates in GitHub
Beginner12 min read•Updated: Jul 11, 2026
When an open-source repository gains popularity, maintainers often receive hundreds of bug reports and feature requests. Without a structured format, users frequently submit vague bug reports like "It crashed, please fix", missing critical reproduction steps, operating system details, or error logs.
GitHub solves this by allowing maintainers to define Issue and Pull Request Templates written in Markdown!
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To enable automated templates, create a hidden .github folder in the root of your project:
my-project/
├── .github/
│ ├── ISSUE_TEMPLATE/
│ │ ├── bug_report.md
│ │ └── feature_request.md
│ └── PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
├── src/
├── README.md
└── package.json
2. Crafting a Bug Report Template (bug_report.md)
When a user clicks "New Issue", GitHub pre-fills the editor with your template:
3. Pull Request Template (PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md)
Ensures contributors verify their changes before opening a PR:
Interactive Quiz
Multiple Choice Questions
Question 1
In which directory must GitHub issue templates be placed in a repository?
Question 2
What is the standard filename for a default GitHub Pull Request template?
Question 3
What keyword in a PR description automatically closes an associated issue when merged (e.g. 'Closes #42')?
Question 4
What purpose does YAML frontmatter serve at the top of an issue template file?
Question 5
Why are interactive task checkboxes (- [ ]) recommended in a Pull Request template?
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