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-name: Feature request
-about: Suggest an idea for this project
-title: ''
-labels: feature request, needs triage
-assignees: ''
-
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-
-**Checklist**
- - [ ] I made sure that there are no existing issues - open or closed - to which I could contribute my information.
- - [ ]  I have read the FAQ and my problem isn't listed.
- - [ ]  I have taken the time to fill in all the required details. I understand that the feature request will be dismissed otherwise.
- - [ ]  This issue contains only one feature request.
- - [ ]  I have read and understood the [contribution guidelines.](https://github.com/FossifyOrg/fossifyorg.github.io/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md)
-
-**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: Feature request
+description: Suggest an idea for this project
+labels: [ "feature request", "needs triage" ]
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        ## Hi there 👋
+        Thanks for helping us improve Fossify Messages by suggesting a feature!
+        Please fill in as much information as possible about your feature request to avoid unnecessary and time-consuming back-and-forth communication.
+
+  - type: checkboxes
+    id: checklist
+    attributes:
+      label: "Checklist"
+      options:
+        - label: "I made sure that there are **no existing issues** - [open](https://github.com/FossifyOrg/fossifyorg.github.io/issues) or [closed](https://github.com/FossifyOrg/fossifyorg.github.io/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aclosed) - to which I could contribute my information."
+          required: true
+        - label: "I made sure that there are **no existing discussions** - [open](https://github.com/FossifyOrg/fossifyorg.github.io/discussions) or [closed](https://github.com/FossifyOrg/fossifyorg.github.io/discussions?discussions_q=is%3Aclosed) - to which I could contribute my information."
+          required: true
+        - label: "**I have taken the time to fill in all the required details. I understand that the request will be dismissed otherwise.**"
+          required: true
+        - label: "This issue contains only one feature request."
+          required: true
+        - label: "I have read and understood the [contribution guidelines](https://github.com/FossifyOrg/Messages/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md)."
+          required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: feature-description
+    attributes:
+      label: Feature description
+      description: |
+        Explain how you want the website's look or behavior to change to suit your needs.        
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: why-is-the-feature-requested
+    attributes:
+      label: Why do you want this feature?
+      description: |
+        Describe any problem or limitation you come across while using the website which would be solved by this feature.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: additional-information
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional information
+      description: Any other information you'd like to include, for instance sketches, mockups, pictures of rabbits, etc.