diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
index dfda422..7573da7 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
@@ -1,41 +1,37 @@
 name: Bug report
-description: Report behavior that is not working as expected.
+description: Report a reproducible problem with PulseLayer.
 title: "[Bug]: "
 labels: ["bug"]
 body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: Before submitting, check whether this issue has already been reported.
   - type: textarea
     id: summary
     attributes:
       label: What happened?
-      description: Describe the behavior you observed.
+      description: Describe the problem and what you expected to happen.
     validations:
       required: true
   - type: textarea
-    id: steps
+    id: reproduction
     attributes:
       label: Steps to reproduce
-      description: List the steps needed to reproduce the problem.
-      placeholder: |-
-        1. Go to ...
-        2. Select ...
-        3. Observe ...
-    validations:
-      required: true
-  - type: textarea
-    id: expected
-    attributes:
-      label: Expected behavior
-      description: What did you expect to happen?
+      description: Include the smallest set of steps that consistently reproduces the problem.
+      placeholder: |
+        1. Open...
+        2. Select...
+        3. Observe...
     validations:
       required: true
   - type: input
     id: environment
     attributes:
       label: Environment
-      description: Include your Node.js version, operating system, and browser if relevant.
-      placeholder: Node.js 22, Ubuntu 24.04, Firefox 140
+      description: Include your browser, operating system, and Node.js version when relevant.
+      placeholder: Browser / OS / Node.js version
   - type: textarea
     id: logs
     attributes:
-      label: Relevant logs or screenshots
-      description: Remove secrets and personal data before sharing.
+      label: Logs or verification details
+      description: Add relevant error messages, screenshots, or checks that help confirm the issue.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_task.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_task.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3518ff9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_task.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,26 @@
+name: Feature or contributor task
+description: Propose a focused improvement or a task for contributors.
+title: "[Task]: "
+labels: [enhancement]
+body:
+  - type: textarea
+    id: problem
+    attributes:
+      label: Problem or motivation
+      description: What user need or project gap should this address?
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: scope
+    attributes:
+      label: Proposed scope
+      description: Describe the desired change and any relevant constraints.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: verification
+    attributes:
+      label: Verification
+      description: How should the change be tested or verified?
+    validations:
+      required: true
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