Update README.md and CONTRIBUTING.md to enhance project visibility and support for new contributors. Added PyPI version and download badges, build status, and latest release information to README.md. Introduced a section in CONTRIBUTING.md for finding good first issues, providing guidance for beginners on how to contribute effectively.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md

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+---
+name: Bug Report
+about: Create a report to help us improve
+title: '[BUG] '
+labels: bug
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+## Description
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+## Steps to Reproduce
+1. Go to '...'
+2. Run command '...'
+3. See error
+
+## Expected Behavior
+A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+
+## Actual Behavior
+A clear and concise description of what actually happened.
+
+## Environment
+- **flakestorm version**: (e.g., 0.9.0)
+- **Python version**: (e.g., 3.10.5)
+- **Operating System**: (e.g., Windows 10, macOS 14.0, Ubuntu 22.04)
+- **Ollama version** (if applicable): (e.g., 0.1.0)
+
+## Configuration
+If applicable, include relevant parts of your `flakestorm.yaml` configuration (remove any sensitive information):
+
+```yaml
+# Your configuration here
+```
+
+## Error Messages / Logs
+```
+Paste any error messages or logs here
+```
+
+## Additional Context
+Add any other context about the problem here. Include:
+- Screenshots if applicable
+- Related issues
+- Workarounds you've tried

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml

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+blank_issues_enabled: false
+contact_links:
+  - name: Documentation
+    url: https://flakestorm.dev/docs
+    about: Check our documentation for usage guides and examples
+  - name: Community Discussions
+    url: https://github.com/flakestorm/flakestorm/discussions
+    about: Ask questions and share ideas with the community

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md

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+---
+name: Feature Request
+about: Suggest an idea for this project
+title: '[FEATURE] '
+labels: enhancement
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+## Feature Description
+A clear and concise description of the feature you'd like to see.
+
+## Problem Statement
+What problem does this feature solve? What use case does it address?
+
+## Proposed Solution
+Describe how you envision this feature working. Include:
+- User-facing changes (CLI, config, etc.)
+- Technical approach (if you have ideas)
+- Examples of how it would be used
+
+## Alternatives Considered
+Describe any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
+
+## Additional Context
+- Is this feature related to a specific use case?
+- Would this be better suited for the cloud version?
+- Any related issues or discussions?
+
+## Implementation Notes (Optional)
+If you're planning to implement this yourself, outline your approach here.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/question.md

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+---
+name: Question
+about: Ask a question about flakestorm
+title: '[QUESTION] '
+labels: question
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+## Question
+What would you like to know?
+
+## Context
+Provide any relevant context:
+- What are you trying to accomplish?
+- What have you tried so far?
+- What documentation have you reviewed?
+
+## Environment (if relevant)
+- **flakestorm version**: (e.g., 0.9.0)
+- **Python version**: (e.g., 3.10.5)
+- **Operating System**: (e.g., Windows 10, macOS 14.0, Ubuntu 22.04)
+
+## Additional Information
+Any other information that might help answer your question.