From 2976fe443241429173b7a7e4495a9c84e90b32e3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Nitya Gosain <nityagosain@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:06:58 +0530
Subject: [PATCH 1/4] Add ISSUE_TEMPLATE configuration for GitHub

Added issue template configuration with contact links.
---
 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml | 10 ++++++++++
 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+)
 create mode 100644 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml

diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
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+blank_issues_enabled: true
+
+contact_links:
+  - name: Read the Documentation
+    url: https://github.com/SamXop123/rigcrafter#readme
+    about: Please check the README before opening an issue.
+
+  - name: General Discussion
+    url: https://github.com/SamXop123/rigcrafter/discussions
+    about: Ask questions or discuss ideas here.

From b06841de886194d406b816772b888eabdb0eef76 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Nitya Gosain <nityagosain@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:07:48 +0530
Subject: [PATCH 2/4] Create bug report template in ISSUE_TEMPLATE

Added a bug report template for issue tracking.
---
 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md | 55 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 1 file changed, 55 insertions(+)
 create mode 100644 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md

diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..70f6358
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
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+---
+name: Bug Report
+about: Report a compatibility, UI, or logic issue
+title: "[BUG] "
+labels: bug
+assignees: ""
+---
+
+## Describe the Bug
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+---
+
+## Steps to Reproduce
+1. Go to:
+2. Select:
+3. Click:
+4. See error:
+
+---
+
+## Expected Behavior
+What should have happened?
+
+---
+
+## Actual Behavior
+What actually happened?
+
+---
+
+## Environment
+- OS:
+- Browser:
+- Device:
+- Screen Size (if UI related):
+
+---
+
+## Affected Area
+- [ ] UI (Component Selector / Build Summary)
+- [ ] Compatibility Engine (`lib/compatibility.ts`)
+- [ ] Suggestion Engine (`lib/suggestions.ts`)
+- [ ] Data Layer (`lib/data.ts`)
+- [ ] Other:
+
+---
+
+## Screenshots / Logs
+Add screenshots or console errors here.
+
+---
+
+## Additional Context
+Add any other context about the problem here.

From e7a7eecbae92bb6858ef132eeced2d2ea73d36b5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Nitya Gosain <nityagosain@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:08:35 +0530
Subject: [PATCH 3/4] Create feature request issue template

Added a feature request template for GitHub issues.
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 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md | 41 +++++++++++++++++++++++
 1 file changed, 41 insertions(+)
 create mode 100644 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md

diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
new file mode 100644
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--- /dev/null
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+---
+name: Feature Request
+about: Suggest a new feature or improvement
+title: "[FEATURE] "
+labels: enhancement
+assignees: ""
+---
+
+## Problem Statement
+What problem does this feature solve?
+
+---
+
+## Proposed Solution
+Describe your proposed solution clearly.
+
+---
+
+## Affected Area
+- [ ] UI Layer (Next.js / Components)
+- [ ] Compatibility Logic
+- [ ] Suggestion Engine
+- [ ] Component Data
+- [ ] Performance Optimization
+- [ ] Accessibility
+- [ ] Other:
+
+---
+
+## Impact
+How will this improve RigCrafter?
+
+---
+
+## Alternatives Considered
+Have you considered any alternative approaches?
+
+---
+
+## Additional Context
+Add mockups, references, or examples if available.

From e6585cde5c69644f47322a3d506d9feccfc883cf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Nitya Gosain <nityagosain@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:09:10 +0530
Subject: [PATCH 4/4] Add documentation update issue template

This template allows users to suggest improvements to documentation, including README and guides.
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 .../ISSUE_TEMPLATE/documentation_update.md    | 30 +++++++++++++++++++
 1 file changed, 30 insertions(+)
 create mode 100644 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/documentation_update.md

diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/documentation_update.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/documentation_update.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..cd378e6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/documentation_update.md
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+---
+name: Documentation Update
+about: Suggest improvements to README or project documentation
+title: "[DOCS] "
+labels: documentation
+assignees: ""
+---
+
+## Section to Update
+- [ ] README
+- [ ] Installation Guide
+- [ ] Architecture Diagram
+- [ ] Contributing Guide
+- [ ] Code Comments
+- [ ] Other:
+
+---
+
+## What Needs Improvement?
+Clearly describe what is missing, unclear, or outdated.
+
+---
+
+## Suggested Changes
+Provide the updated content or explain what should be added.
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 Why This Matters
+Explain how this improves contributor onboarding or clarity.