diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
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+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+blank_issues_enabled: false
+contact_links:
+  - name: Project Chat
+    url: https://asciidoctor.zulipchat.com/
+    about: Please ask for help, share feedback, or exchange ideas in the project chat
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-request.md
index cb10a91e..e3d2f6a6 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-request.md
@@ -1,26 +1,11 @@
 ---
-name: Feature request
-about: Suggest an idea for this project
-title: ''
-labels: 'enhancement, discussion'
-assignees: ''
-
+name: Feature Request
+about: Suggest a formal proposal for an enhancement
+labels: '✨ enhancement, 💬 discussion'
 ---
 
-This is an example issue. You are free to change the headings and text.
-
-## Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe
-
-A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...]
-
-## Describe the solution you'd like
-
-A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
-
-## Describe alternatives you've considered
-
-A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
-
-## Additional context
+Please provide details about:
 
-Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.
+* What you're trying to do
+* Why you can't use this extension for this
+* How you think this extension could handle this
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/report-a-problem.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/report-a-problem.md
index c8419ebc..8eb6d636 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/report-a-problem.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/report-a-problem.md
@@ -1,34 +1,17 @@
 ---
-name: Report a problem
-about: Create a report to help us improve
-title: ''
-labels: ''
-assignees: ''
-
+name: Bug Report
+about: If something isn't working the way you expect it to
+labels: '🐞 bug'
 ---
 
-This is an example issue. Use just the headings and fill out all necessary information. Screenshots & Files and Additional Context are optional.
-
-## Description
-
-A clear and concise description of what the issue is.
-
-## System Information
-
-You can find the VSCode and OS information under Help -> About. To check the extension information go to the extension browser (CTRL+SHIFT+X, Mac CMD+SHIFT+X).
-
-## To Reproduce
-
-Steps to reproduce the issue:
-
-1. Go to '...'
-2. Click on '....'
-3. Etc...
+Please provide details about:
 
-## Screenshots & Files
+* What you're trying to do
+* What happened
+* What you expected to happen
 
-If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem. If the problem occurs only in a specific file, attach the file to the issue (do not copy the contents here).
+Please share relevant sample content. Or better yet, provide a link to a [minimal reproducible example](https://stackoverflow.com/help/minimal-reproducible-example).
 
-## Additional Context
+We'll also need your system information (get it under "Help" -> "About" in VS Code). Share the installed extension version (<kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>X</kbd> or <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>X</kbd> on macOS).
 
-Add any other context about the problem here.
+Provide steps to reproduce the issue and, if applicable, add screenshots to make it easier to understand.
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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+**IMPORTANT: Please do not create a Pull Request without creating an issue first.**
+
+*Any change needs to be discussed before proceeding. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the pull request.*
+
+Put `resolves #XXX` in your comment to auto-close the issue that your PR fixes.