diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATES/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATES/bug_report.md
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+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Create a report to help us improve
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Describe the bug**
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+**To Reproduce**
+Steps to reproduce the behavior: What command did you use, what code did you try to write? Add a minimal reproducing example if possible
+
+**Expected behavior**
+A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+
+**Screenshots or files**
+If applicable, add screenshots/files to help explain your problem.
+
+**machine/OS:
+ - OS: [e.g. iOS]
+
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context about the problem here.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATES/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATES/feature_request.md
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+---
+name: Feature Request
+about: Suggest an idea for this project
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**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**
+Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.
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+---
+name: Meta-Feature Request
+about: A meat-feature is a feature that decays naturally into multiple individual subfeatures that demand their own issues.
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**What's the overarching idea and why is this additional feature necessary?**
+
+**Describe into what individual steps/features your suggestion decays, and outline their basic ideas in one sentence each**
+
+
+**Additional context**
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATES/question.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATES/question.md
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+---
+name: Question
+about: Ask something about the functionality of the software
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**What is your question?**
+A clear and concise description of what you want to know.
+
+**Background**
+Describe what you want to do or what the relevant context of the question is.
+
+**Have you considered any possible solutions? Why are they not adequate?**