diff --git a/.github/CODEOWNERS b/.github/CODEOWNERS
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+* @pietfried @hikinggrass
+
+/include/ @pietfried @hikinggrass
+/lib/ @pietfried @hikinggrass
+
+/.github/ @pietfried @hikinggrass
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yaml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yaml
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+name: Bug Report
+description: Thanks for taking the time to fill out this bug report!
+
+body:
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: description
+    attributes:
+      label: Describe the bug
+      description: A clear and concise description of what the bug is. If applicable, add screenshots or logfiles to help explain your problem.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: reproduction
+    attributes:
+      label: To Reproduce
+      description: |
+        If applicable describe the steps to and additional information to reproduce the behavior like message communication between CSMS, used configuration(s), compile options and your system information
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: other
+    attributes:
+      label: Anything else?
+      placeholder: Add any other context about the bug report here.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yaml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yaml
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+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yaml
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+name: Feature Request
+description: Thanks for taking the time to fill out this feature request!
+
+body:
+  - type: textarea
+    id: description
+    attributes:
+      label: Describe the problem
+      description: What problem is your feature request targeting and why is it a problem? Please describe.
+      placeholder: |
+        A clear and concise description of what the problem is.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: solution
+    attributes:
+      label: Describe your solution
+      description: Describe the solution you'd like
+      placeholder: |
+        A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: other
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional context
+      placeholder: Add any other context about the feature request here.
diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
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+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
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+## Describe your changes
+
+## Issue ticket number and link
+
+## Checklist before requesting a review
+- [ ] I have performed a self-review of my code
+- [ ] I have made corresponding changes to the documentation
+- [ ] I read the [contribution documentation](https://github.com/EVerest/EVerest/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) and made sure that my changes meet its requirements
+