feat(new issue templates

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/01-bug_report.yaml

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+name: Bug report
+description: Create a bug report to help us improve this add-on
+type: Bug
+labels: [bug]
+
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        ### Attention!
+
+        Please read the instructions carefully before filling out this template.
+        Issues may be closed if required information is missing.
+        Attach an NVDA log file whenever possible to help us diagnose the problem faster.
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: summary
+    attributes:
+      label: Brief summary
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: reproSteps
+    attributes:
+      label: Steps to reproduce
+      description: |
+        A clear and concise list of steps to reproduce the problem.
+        Include any sample files or links required to reproduce the issue.
+      placeholder: |
+        Example:
+        1. Press NVDA+control+X to open add-on dialog
+        2. Select "Settings" option
+        3. Press Enter
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: actualBehavior
+    attributes:
+      label: Actual behavior
+      description: |
+        Describe what actually happens when these steps are taken.
+        Include verbatim speech/braille viewer output if relevant, or error sounds heard.
+      placeholder: |
+        Example:
+        An NVDA error sound is heard.
+        NVDA Speech: "error"
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: expectedBehavior
+    attributes:
+      label: Expected behavior
+      description: |
+        Describe what you expected to happen when these steps are taken.
+      placeholder: |
+        Example:
+        The settings dialog should open without any error sound.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: attachedFiles
+    attributes:
+      label: NVDA logs and other attachments
+      description: |
+        In most cases an NVDA log file is incredibly helpful when trying to understand or fix an issue.
+        Please attach your NVDA log file or any relevant screenshots/files here.
+
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        ### System Configuration
+
+        Please provide information about your system and add-on setup.
+
+  - type: input
+    id: addonVersion
+    attributes:
+      label: Add-on version
+      description: |
+        Which version of this add-on are you using?
+        You can check this in NVDA's Add-on Store.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: nvdaType
+    attributes:
+      label: NVDA type
+      description: Is this reproduced with NVDA installed/portable/running from source?
+      multiple: true
+      options: ["installed copy", "portable copy", "installer/launcher copy", "source copy"]
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: input
+    id: nvdaVersion
+    attributes:
+      label: NVDA version
+      description: |
+        Which version(s) of NVDA can you reproduce this issue with?
+        This can be copied from the NVDA About dialog (NVDA menu, Help, About).
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: otherNvdaVersions
+    attributes:
+      label: Have you tried any other versions of NVDA? If so, please report their behaviors.
+      description: |
+        Knowing whether this issue occurs in previous releases helps us determine if a change in NVDA or this add-on introduced the problem.
+
+  - type: input
+    id: winVersion
+    attributes:
+      label: Windows version
+      description: |
+        The version of Windows you are using.
+      placeholder: |
+        Example: Windows 11 Version 25H2 Build 26220.8925
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: otherVersions
+    attributes:
+      label: Name and version of other software in use when reproducing the issue
+      placeholder: |
+        Example: Chrome version 126.0.6478.127
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: otherSysInfo
+    attributes:
+      label: Other information about your system
+
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        ### Troubleshooting steps
+
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: restart
+    validations:
+      required: true
+    attributes:
+      label: Does the issue still occur after restarting your computer?
+      options: [
+        "I have not restarted my computer",
+        "I have restarted my computer and the issue still occurs",
+        "Restarting my computer fixes the issue temporarily, but it comes back later",
+        "Restarting my computer fixed the issue",
+      ]
+
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: addonConflicts
+    validations:
+      required: true
+    attributes:
+      label: Does the issue still occur when other NVDA add-ons are disabled (keeping only this add-on active)?
+      description: |
+        Issues can sometimes be caused by conflicts between multiple add-ons.
+      options: [
+        "I have not tested with other add-ons disabled",
+        "I have disabled other add-ons and the issue still occurs with only this add-on enabled",
+        "The issue no longer occurs when other add-ons are disabled",
+        "I do not have any other NVDA add-ons installed",
+      ]

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/02-feature_request.yaml

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+name: Feature request
+description: Suggest an idea or improvement for this add-on
+type: Feature
+labels: [enhancement]
+
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        ### Feature Request
+
+        Thank you for helping us improve this add-on! Please describe the feature or enhancement you would like to see.
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: problem
+    validations:
+      required: true
+    attributes:
+      label: Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
+      description: A clear and concise description of what the problem or limitation is.
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: solution
+    validations:
+      required: true
+    attributes:
+      label: Describe the solution you'd like
+      description: |
+        A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
+        If you have technical ideas for implementation, feel free to include them.
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: altSolution
+    attributes:
+      label: Describe alternatives you've considered
+      description: |
+        A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or workarounds you've considered.
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: context
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional context
+      description: |
+        Add any other context or attachments for the feature request here (such as target application versions or example documents).

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/03-developer_facing_changes.yaml

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+name: Developer facing changes
+description: Maintenance tasks, API changes, and code changes which are not user-facing changes
+type: Task
+labels: [maintenance]
+
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        This template is intended for developers to document improvements or maintenance to this add-on's codebase that do not involve user-facing changes.
+        This may include API refactoring, technical debt removal, CI updates, and maintenance tasks.
+
+        If this involves a user-facing change (e.g., a feature or bug), please use one of our other templates.
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: relatedIssues
+    attributes:
+      label: Related issues, PRs or discussions
+    validations:
+      required: false
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: currentState
+    attributes:
+      label: What is the current state of the codebase?
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: whyChanges
+    attributes:
+      label: Why are changes required?
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: technicalChanges
+    attributes:
+      label: What technical changes are required?
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: risksIssues
+    attributes:
+      label: Are there potential risks or issues with the proposed implementation?
+    validations:
+      required: true

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/11-advanced_bug_report.md

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+---
+name: Advanced Bug Report (Markdown)
+about: Free-form Markdown bug report template for experienced developers
+title: ''
+labels: 'bug'
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+## Summary
+<!-- Concise description of the issue -->
+
+## Steps to Reproduce
+1. 
+2. 
+
+## Actual Behavior
+<!-- What actually happens, including verbatim speech/braille output or error sounds -->
+
+## Expected Behavior
+<!-- What should happen instead -->
+
+## Environment
+- **Add-on Version:** 
+- **NVDA Version:** 
+- **Windows Version:** 
+
+## Logs & Attachments
+<!-- Attach NVDA log snippets or files here -->

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/12-advanced_feature_request.md

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+---
+name: Advanced Feature Request (Markdown)
+about: Free-form Markdown feature request template for experienced developers
+title: ''
+labels: 'enhancement'
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+## Motivation / Problem Statement
+<!-- What problem does this feature solve? -->
+
+## Proposed Solution
+<!-- Detailed description of the feature or proposed API/architecture -->
+
+## Alternatives Considered
+<!-- Any workarounds or alternative approaches -->
+
+## Implementation Details / Context
+<!-- Optional technical notes, code snippets, or target application details -->

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml

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+blank_issues_enabled: true