diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
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----
-name: Bug report
-about: Create a report to help us improve
-title: ''
-labels: ''
-assignees: ''
----
-<!---
-Please read this!
-
-Before opening a new issue, make sure to search for keywords in the issues
-filtered by the "bug" label and verify the issue you're about to submit isn't a duplicate.
---->
-
-### Summary
-
-<!-- Summarize the bug encountered concisely. -->
-
-### Setup
-
-<!-- Please complete the following information. -->
-
-- OS: [e.g. Linux/MacOS/Windows]
-- Python Version: [e.g. v3.x]
-
-### Steps to reproduce
-
-<!-- Describe how one can reproduce the issue - this is very important. Please use an ordered list. -->
-
-### What is the current *bug* behavior?
-
-<!-- Describe what actually happens. -->
-
-### What is the expected *correct* behavior?
-
-<!-- Describe what you should see instead. -->
-
-### Relevant logs and/or screenshots
-
-<!-- Paste any relevant logs - please use code blocks (```) to format console output, logs, and code
- as it's tough to read otherwise. -->
-
-### Possible fixes
-
-<!-- If you can, link to the line of code that might be responsible for the problem. -->
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
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+name: Bug Report
+description: Report a bug or issue with pyKVFinder.
+title: "[Bug]: "
+body:
+  - type: textarea
+    id: summary
+    attributes:
+      label: Bug summary
+      description: Concisely describe the encountered bug.
+      placeholder: Describe the bug in 1-2 short sentences.
+      value:
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: reproduction
+    attributes:
+      label: Code for reproduction
+      description: |
+        If possible, please provide a minimum self-contained example.
+      placeholder: Paste your code here. This field is automatically formatted as Python code.
+      render: python
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: actual
+    attributes:
+      label: Actual outcome
+      description: |
+        Paste the output produced by the provided code (e.g., console output, images, screenshots).
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: expected
+    attributes:
+      label: Expected outcome
+      description: Describe what you expected the code to produce.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: details
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional information
+      description: |
+        - What are the conditions under which this bug happens? input parameters, edge cases, etc?
+        - Has this worked in earlier versions?
+        - Do you know why this bug is happening?
+        - Do you maybe even know a fix?
+  - type: input
+    id: operating-system
+    attributes:
+      label: Operating system
+      description: Specify your operating system (e.g., Ubuntu, OS/X, Windows).
+  - type: input
+    id: python-version
+    attributes:
+      label: Python version
+      description: Check your Python version by running `python --version` in the console.
+  - type: input
+    id: pyKVFinder-version
+    attributes:
+      label: pyKVFinder Version
+      description: "From Python prompt: `import pyKVFinder; print(pyKVFinder.__version__)`"
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: input
+    id: numpy-version
+    attributes:
+      label: Numpy Version
+      description: "From Python prompt: `import numpy; print(numpy.__version__)`"
+  - type: input
+    id: jupyter-version
+    attributes:
+      label: Jupyter version
+      description: "In console: `jupyter notebook --version` or `jupyter lab --version`"
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: install
+    attributes:
+      label: Installation
+      description: How did you install pyKVFinder?
+      options:
+        - pip
+        - from source
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/documentation.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/documentation.yml
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+name: Documentation
+description: Create a report to help us improve the documentation
+title: "[Doc]: "
+labels: [documentation]
+body:
+  - type: input
+    id: link
+    attributes:
+      label: Documentation Link
+      description: |
+        Link to any documentation or examples that you are referencing.
+        Suggested improvements should be based on the development version of the docs: [pyKVFinder Documentation](https://lbc-lnbio.github.io/pyKVFinder/)
+      placeholder: https://lbc-lnbio.github.io/pyKVFinder/...
+  - type: textarea
+    id: problem
+    attributes:
+      label: Problem
+      description: What is missing, unclear, or wrong in the documentation?
+      placeholder: |
+        * I found [...] to be unclear because [...]
+        * [...] made me think that [...] when really it should be [...]
+        * There is no example showing how to do [...]
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: improvement
+    attributes:
+      label: Suggested improvement
+      placeholder: |
+        * This line should be be changed to say [...]
+        * Include a paragraph explaining [...]
+        * Add a figure showing [...]
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
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----
-name: Feature Request
-about: Fill out this request to help our development team to evaluate your feature proposal
-title: ''
-labels: ''
-assignees: ''
-
----
-
-<!-- The three sections: "Problem to solve", "Intended users" and "Proposal", are strongly recommended in your first draft, while the rest of the sections can be filled out during the problem validation or breakdown phase. However, keep in mind that providing complete and relevant information early helps our development team validate the problem and start working on a solution. -->
-
-### Release notes
-
-<!-- What is the problem and solution you're proposing? This content sets the overall vision for the feature. -->
-
-### Problem to solve 
-
-<!-- What problem do we solve? Try to define the who/what/why of the opportunity as a user story. For example, "As a (who), I want (what), so I can (why/value)." -->
-
-### Intended users
-
-<!-- Who will use this feature? -->
-
-### Proposal
-
-<!-- How are we going to solve the problem? -->
-
-### Further details
-
-<!-- Include use cases, benefits, goals, or any other details that will help us understand the problem better. -->
-
-### What does success look like, and how can we measure that?
-
-<!-- Define both the success metrics and acceptance criteria. Note that success metrics indicate the desired business outcomes, while acceptance criteria indicate when the solution is working correctly. If there is no way to measure success, link to an issue that will implement a way to measure this.-->
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
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+name: Feature Request
+description: Suggest something to add to pyKVFinder!
+title: "[ENH]: "
+labels: [enhancement]
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+         Please search the [issues](https://github.com/LBC-LNBio/pyKVFinder/issues) for relevant feature requests before creating a new feature request.
+  - type: textarea
+    id: problem
+    attributes:
+      label: Problem
+      description: Briefly describe the problem this feature will solve. (2-4 sentences).
+      placeholder: |
+        * I'm always frustrated when [...] because [...]
+        * I would like it if [...] happened when I [...] because [...]
+        * Here is a sample image of what I am asking for [...]
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: solution
+    attributes:
+      label: Proposed solution
+      description: Describe a way to accomplish the goals of this feature request.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/maintenance.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/maintenance.yml
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+name: Maintenance
+description: Help improve performance, usability and/or consistency.
+title: "[MNT]: "
+labels: [enhancement]
+body:
+  - type: textarea
+    id: summary
+    attributes:
+      label: Summary
+      description:  Please provide 1-2 short sentences that succinctly describes what could be improved.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: fix
+    attributes:
+      label: Proposed fix
+      description: Please describe how you think this could be improved.