From 957f2a9f77cdd2e466a7d837af794bbe9d6a85dc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Krishan <33421343+kfiven@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:48:53 +1100
Subject: [PATCH] chore: add issue template to redirect new issues to
 discussions (#564)

* chore: add issue template to redirect new issues to discussions

* chore: delete .github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md

* chore: delete .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml

* chore: delete .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
---
 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml      | 58 ----------------------
 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml          |  7 +--
 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml | 34 -------------
 .github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md           | 22 --------
 4 files changed, 4 insertions(+), 117 deletions(-)
 delete mode 100644 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
 delete mode 100644 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
 delete mode 100644 .github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md

diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
deleted file mode 100644
index d73a082..0000000
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,58 +0,0 @@
-name: 🐞 Bug Report
-description: Report a bug
-labels: 'type: bug'
-
-body:
-  - type: markdown
-    attributes:
-      value: |
-        ## First of all
-        1. Please search for [existing issues](https://github.com/cinnyapp/cinny-desktop/issues?q=is%3Aissue) about this problem first.
-        2. Make sure Cinny is up to date.
-        3. Make sure it's an issue with Cinny and not something else you are using.
-        4. Remember to be friendly.
-
-  - type: textarea
-    id: description
-    attributes:
-      label: Describe the bug
-      description: A clear description of what the bug is. Include screenshots if applicable.
-      placeholder: Bug description
-    validations:
-      required: true
-
-  - type: textarea
-    id: reproduction
-    attributes:
-      label: Reproduction
-      description: Steps to reproduce the behavior.
-      placeholder: |
-        1. Go to ...
-        2. Click on ...
-        3. See error
-
-  - type: textarea
-    id: expected-behavior
-    attributes:
-      label: Expected behavior
-      description: A clear description of what you expected to happen.
-
-  - type: textarea
-    id: info
-    attributes:
-      label: Platform and versions
-      description: "Provide OS, browser and Cinny version with your Homeserver."
-      placeholder: |
-       1. OS: [e.g. Windows 10, MacOS]
-       2. Cinny version: [e.g. 1.8.1]
-       3. Matrix homeserver: [e.g. matrix.org]
-       4. Downloaded from: [e.g. GitHub, Flatpak]
-      render: shell
-    validations:
-      required: true
-
-  - type: textarea
-    id: context
-    attributes:
-      label: Additional context
-      description: Add any other context about the problem here.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
index 91ba4f0..a5eea79 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
+blank_issues_enabled: false
 contact_links:
-  - name: 💬 Matrix Chat
-    url: https://matrix.to/#/#cinny:matrix.org
-    about: Ask questions and talk to other Cinny users and the maintainers
+  - name: Features, Bug Reports, Questions
+    url: https://github.com/cinnyapp/cinny/discussions/new/choose
+    about: Our preferred starting point if you have any questions or suggestions about features or behavior.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
deleted file mode 100644
index 29db7cc..0000000
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,34 +0,0 @@
-name: 💡 Feature Request
-description: Suggest an idea
-labels: 'type: feature'
-
-body:
-  - type: textarea
-    id: problem
-    attributes:
-      label: Describe the problem
-      description: A clear description of the problem this feature would solve
-      placeholder: "I'm always frustrated when..."
-    validations:
-      required: true
-
-  - type: textarea
-    id: solution
-    attributes:
-      label: "Describe the solution you'd like"
-      description: A clear description of what change you would like
-      placeholder: "I would like to..."
-    validations:
-      required: true
-
-  - type: textarea
-    id: alternatives
-    attributes:
-      label: Alternatives considered
-      description: "Any alternative solutions you've considered"
-
-  - type: textarea
-    id: context
-    attributes:
-      label: Additional context
-      description: Add any other context about the problem here.
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
deleted file mode 100644
index a06b408..0000000
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,22 +0,0 @@
-<!-- Please read https://github.com/cinnyapp/cinny/blob/dev/CONTRIBUTING.md before submitting your pull request -->
-
-### Description
-<!-- Please include a summary of the change. Please also include relevant motivation and context. List any dependencies that are required for this change. -->
-
-
-Fixes #
-
-#### Type of change
-
-- [ ] Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
-- [ ] New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
-- [ ] Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to not work as expected)
-- [ ] This change requires a documentation update
-
-### Checklist:
-
-- [ ] My code follows the style guidelines of this project
-- [ ] I have performed a self-review of my own code
-- [ ] I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas
-- [ ] I have made corresponding changes to the documentation
-- [ ] My changes generate no new warnings