diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index 997807e906..9287a6b0c4 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
-name: New Bug Report
-about: Use this template for reporting new bugs.
-title: "[BUG]: bug description here"
+name: Bug report
+about: Report a reproducible problem with quicktype
+title: "[BUG]: "
 labels: bug
 ---
 
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
index dd39e6d267..3ba13e0cec 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
@@ -1,5 +1 @@
 blank_issues_enabled: false
-# contact_links:
-#   - name: GitHub Community Support
-#     url: https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions
-#     about: Please ask and answer questions here.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
deleted file mode 100644
index 5aab66de0c..0000000000
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,40 +0,0 @@
----
-name: Feature Request
-about: Use this template for requesting new features.
-title: "[FEATURE]: feature description here"
-labels: enhancement
----
-
-<!--- Provide a general summary of the feature in the Title above -->
-
-## Context (Input, Language)
-
-<!-- What input format and what target output language would this affect ? -->
-
-Input Format:
-Output Language:
-
-## Description
-
-<!--- How would this feature benefit you? What are you trying to accomplish? -->
-<!--- Providing context helps us come up with a solution that is most useful in the real world -->
-
-## Current Behaviour / Output
-
-<!--- Tell us what happens / what output is currently generated -->
-
-## Proposed Behaviour / Output
-
-<!--- Tell us what should happen / what output should be generated -->
-
-## Solution
-
-<!-- Describe or propose a potential solution -->
-
-## Alternatives
-
-<!-- Please describe any alternatives you have considered and how they do or do not work for you -->
-
-## Context
-
-<!-- Add any additional context here, if applicable -->
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/question.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/question.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..b4523326e8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/question.md
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+---
+name: Question
+about: Ask a question about using quicktype
+title: "[QUESTION]: "
+---
+
+## Question
+
+<!-- What would you like to know? -->
+
+## Context
+
+<!-- Include relevant input, output, commands, and environment details. -->
diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 86eeba0109..7f63750ad2 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -4,9 +4,8 @@
 
 ## Related Issue
 
-<!--- If suggesting a new feature or change, please discuss it in an issue first -->
-<!--- If fixing a bug, there should be an issue describing it with steps to reproduce -->
-<!--- Please link to the issue here: -->
+<!--- Feature requests should be submitted as pull requests, not issues. -->
+<!--- If fixing a reported bug, please link to the issue here: -->
 
 ## Motivation and Context
 
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..8b38dffb86
--- /dev/null
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+# Contributing
+
+We do not accept feature requests as GitHub issues. If you want to add or change functionality, please submit a pull request instead.
+
+Use the provided issue templates for bug reports and questions.
+
+The use of coding agents is encouraged, but please use an Opus-class model or stronger rather than a lower-capability model. Review and test all generated changes before submitting them.