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+# Issue Templates Guide
+
+Thank you for contributing to SurfSense! To help us address your issue efficiently, please follow these guidelines:
+
+## 📝 Choosing the Right Template
+
+- **🐛 Bug Report**: Use this when you encounter unexpected behavior, errors, or crashes
+- **✨ Feature Request**: Use this to suggest new features or enhancements
+- **📚 Documentation Issue**: Use this to report problems with documentation
+
+## 🏷️ Required Labels/Tags
+
+When creating an issue, please add appropriate labels:
+
+### Deployment Type (Required)
+Always specify where you encountered the issue:
+- `cloud` - For issues on SurfSense Cloud (hosted version)
+- `self-hosted` - For issues on self-hosted installations
+
+### Priority (Optional but Recommended)
+- `critical` - System crashes, data loss, security issues
+- `high` - Major functionality broken
+- `medium` - Feature partially works or has workarounds
+- `low` - Minor issues, cosmetic problems
+
+### Component (Optional)
+Help us route your issue faster:
+- `backend` - Python/FastAPI backend issues
+- `frontend` - Web interface issues
+- `extension` - Browser extension issues
+- `database` - Database-related issues
+- `api` - API endpoint issues
+- `ui/ux` - User interface/experience issues
+
+## ✅ Before Creating an Issue
+
+1. **Search existing issues** - Your issue might already be reported
+2. **Check documentation** - The answer might be in our docs
+3. **Provide complete information** - Fill out all required fields in the template
+4. **Be specific** - Include version numbers, error messages, and reproduction steps
+
+## 💡 Tips for Quality Issues
+
+### For Bug Reports
+- Include screenshots or videos when possible
+- Provide complete error messages and logs
+- Specify exact steps to reproduce
+- Include environment details (browser, OS, versions)
+
+### For Feature Requests
+- Explain the use case and benefits
+- Describe the problem it solves
+- Consider implementation challenges
+
+## 🚀 Self-Hosted Users
+
+If you're using a self-hosted version, please include:
+- Installation method (Docker, manual, etc.)
+- Python and Node.js versions
+- Database type and version
+- Any custom configuration
+
+## 📞 Need Help?
+
+- **Questions?** Use [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/SurfSense/SurfSense/discussions)
+- **Security Issues?** Please report privately to the maintainers
+- **General Chat?** Join our community channels
+
+Thank you for helping make SurfSense better! 🎉
+
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 or unexpected behavior in SurfSense
+title: '[BUG] '
+labels: bug
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+## Bug Description
+<!-- Provide a clear and concise description of the bug -->
+
+## Deployment Type
+<!-- Please select where you encountered this issue -->
+- [ ] SurfSense Cloud (hosted version)
+- [ ] Self-hosted version
+
+## Steps to Reproduce
+<!-- Provide detailed steps to reproduce the behavior -->
+1. Go to '...'
+2. Click on '...'
+3. Scroll down to '...'
+4. See error
+
+## Expected Behavior
+<!-- Describe what you expected to happen -->
+
+## Actual Behavior
+<!-- Describe what actually happened -->
+
+## Screenshots/Videos
+<!-- If applicable, add screenshots or videos to help explain the problem -->
+
+## Environment Information
+<!-- Please complete the following information -->
+- **Browser:** [e.g., Chrome 120, Firefox 121, Safari 17]
+- **Operating System:** [e.g., Windows 11, macOS 14, Ubuntu 22.04]
+- **SurfSense Version:** [e.g., v1.0.0 or commit hash if self-hosted]
+
+### Additional Environment Details (for Self-hosted only)
+<!-- If you selected self-hosted, please provide: -->
+- **Python Version:** [e.g., 3.11]
+- **Node.js Version:** [e.g., 20.10.0]
+- **Database:** [e.g., PostgreSQL 15]
+- **Deployment Method:** [e.g., Docker, Manual installation]
+
+## Additional Context
+<!-- Add any other context about the problem here -->
+
+## Logs/Error Messages
+<!-- If applicable, paste relevant logs or error messages -->
+```
+Paste logs here
+```
+
+## Checklist
+- [ ] I have searched existing issues to ensure this is not a duplicate
+- [ ] I have provided all the required information above
+- [ ] I have added appropriate labels (bug, deployment type)
+
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+blank_issues_enabled: true
+contact_links:
+  - name: 📚 Documentation
+    url: https://github.com/SurfSense/SurfSense/tree/main/docs
+    about: Check our documentation for guides and setup instructions
+  - name: 💬 Discussions
+    url: https://github.com/SurfSense/SurfSense/discussions
+    about: Ask questions and discuss ideas with the community
+  - name: 🤝 Contributing Guide
+    url: https://github.com/SurfSense/SurfSense/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md
+    about: Learn how to contribute to SurfSense
+
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/documentation.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/documentation.md
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+---
+name: Documentation Issue
+about: Report issues or suggest improvements for documentation
+title: '[DOCS] '
+labels: documentation
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+## Documentation Issue
+<!-- Describe the documentation issue or improvement needed -->
+
+## Location
+<!-- Where is the documentation issue? -->
+- **File/Page:** [e.g., README.md, docs/setup.md]
+- **Section:** [e.g., Installation, Configuration]
+- **URL:** [if applicable]
+
+## Issue Type
+<!-- Select the type of documentation issue -->
+- [ ] Outdated information
+- [ ] Missing information
+- [ ] Incorrect information
+- [ ] Typo/Grammar
+- [ ] Unclear explanation
+- [ ] Missing example
+- [ ] Other (specify below)
+
+## Current State
+<!-- Describe what the documentation currently says (if applicable) -->
+
+## Suggested Improvement
+<!-- Describe what you think should be changed or added -->
+
+## Additional Context
+<!-- Add any other context, screenshots, or examples here -->
+
+## Checklist
+- [ ] I have checked that this documentation issue doesn't already exist
+- [ ] I have provided clear location information
+- [ ] I have added appropriate labels (documentation)
+
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 enhancement for SurfSense
+title: '[FEATURE] '
+labels: enhancement
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+## Feature Description
+<!-- Provide a clear and concise description of the feature you'd like to see -->
+
+## Target Deployment
+<!-- Please select which deployment(s) this feature should apply to -->
+- [ ] SurfSense Cloud (hosted version)
+- [ ] Self-hosted version
+- [ ] Both
+
+## Problem Statement
+<!-- Describe the problem or use case this feature would solve -->
+<!-- Example: "I'm always frustrated when..." -->
+
+## Proposed Solution
+<!-- Describe how you envision this feature working -->
+
+## Alternative Solutions
+<!-- Describe any alternative solutions or features you've considered -->
+
+## Benefits
+<!-- Explain how this feature would benefit SurfSense users -->
+- 
+- 
+
+## Use Case Examples
+<!-- Provide concrete examples of how this feature would be used -->
+1. 
+2. 
+
+## Additional Context
+<!-- Add any other context, mockups, or screenshots about the feature request here -->
+
+## Implementation Considerations
+<!-- Optional: If you have technical insights, share them here -->
+- [ ] This may require frontend changes
+- [ ] This may require backend changes
+- [ ] This may require database changes
+- [ ] This may affect existing features
+
+## Checklist
+- [ ] I have searched existing issues/feature requests to ensure this is not a duplicate
+- [ ] I have provided a clear description of the feature
+- [ ] I have added appropriate labels (enhancement, deployment type)
+