add templates

.github/DISCUSSION_TEMPLATE/feature-requests.yml

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+body:
+    - type: textarea
+      attributes:
+          label: Summary
+          description: A clear and concise summary of the requested feature.
+      validations:
+          required: true
+
+    - type: textarea
+      attributes:
+          label: Motivation
+          description: |
+              Why is this feature important?
+              Explain the problem this feature would solve or what use case it would enable.
+      validations:
+          required: true
+
+    - type: textarea
+      attributes:
+          label: Proposed Solution
+          description: |
+              How would you like to see this feature implemented?
+              Provide as much detail as possible about the desired behavior, configuration, or changes.
+      validations:
+          required: true
+
+    - type: textarea
+      attributes:
+          label: Alternatives Considered
+          description: Describe any alternative solutions or workarounds you've thought about.
+      validations:
+          required: false
+
+    - type: checkboxes
+      attributes:
+          label: Scope
+          description: Which parts of the system does this feature affect?
+          options:
+              - label: Pangolin Core
+              - label: Gerbil
+              - label: Traefik Integration
+              - label: Newt
+              - label: Deployment Tooling
+              - label: Authentication
+              - label: UI/UX
+              - label: Advanced Networking
+              - label: Security
+              - label: Performance
+              - label: Other
+
+    - type: textarea
+      attributes:
+          label: Additional Context
+          description: Add any other context, mockups, or screenshots about the feature request here.
+      validations:
+          required: false
+
+    - type: markdown
+      attributes:
+          value: |
+              Before submitting, please:
+              - Check if there is an existing issue for this feature.
+              - Clearly explain the benefit and use case.
+              - Be as specific as possible to help contributors evaluate and implement.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/1.bug_report.yml

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+name: Bug Report
+description: Create a bug report for the Pangolin
+labels: []
+body:
+    - type: textarea
+      attributes:
+          label: Describe the Bug
+          description: A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+      validations:
+          required: true
+
+    - type: textarea
+      attributes:
+          label: Environment
+          description: Please fill out the relevant details below for your environment.
+          value: |
+              - OS Type & Version: (e.g., Ubuntu 22.04)
+              - Pangolin Version:
+              - Gerbil Version:
+              - Traefik Version:
+              - Newt Version:
+      validations:
+          required: true
+
+    - type: textarea
+      attributes:
+          label: To Reproduce
+          description: |
+              Steps to reproduce the behavior, please provide a clear description of how to reproduce the issue, based on the linked minimal reproduction. Screenshots can be provided in the issue body below.
+
+              If using code blocks, make sure syntax highlighting is correct and double-check that the rendered preview is not broken.
+      validations:
+          required: true
+
+    - type: textarea
+      attributes:
+          label: Expected Behavior
+          description: A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+      validations:
+          required: true
+
+    - type: markdown
+      attributes:
+          value: |
+              Before posting the issue go through the steps you've written down to make sure the steps provided are detailed and clear.
+
+    - type: markdown
+      attributes:
+          value: |
+              Contributors should be able to follow the steps provided in order to reproduce the bug.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml

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+blank_issues_enabled: false
+contact_links:
+    - name: Need help or have questions?
+      url: https://github.com/orgs/fosrl/discussions
+      about: Ask questions, get help, and discuss with other community members
+    - name: Request a Feature
+      url: https://github.com/orgs/fosrl/discussions/new?category=feature-requests
+      about: Feature requests should be opened as discussions so others can upvote and comment