diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..fe164de
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -0,0 +1,26 @@
+---
+name: Bug report
+description: Report something that is broken or surprising
+title: "bug: "
+labels: [bug]
+---
+
+## What happened?
+
+
+## What did you expect to happen?
+
+
+## How can I reproduce it?
+
+
+## Environment
+
+- pi-ask version:
+- pi version:
+- Terminal app:
+- OS:
+
+## Change set
+
+If you already investigated or fixed this, link your fork, branch, or commit here.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..75842e4
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+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+---
+name: Feature request or change proposal
+description: Suggest an idea, improvement, or linked fork change set
+title: "feat: "
+labels: [enhancement]
+---
+
+## What would you like to change?
+
+
+## Why does it matter?
+
+
+## Suggested behavior
+
+
+## Change set
+
+If you already built this, link your fork, branch, or commit here.
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 19dcc24..a6ef6be 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -16,9 +16,17 @@ Run the extension locally:
 pi -e ./src/index.ts
 ```
 
+## Contribution flow: chill mode
+
+This project is open source because I care about it, and it makes me happy when it helps people. I still cannot promise rapid reviews or a traditional pull-request turnaround.
+
+Please open an issue for ideas, bugs, and proposed changes. If you already have code, link to your fork or branch with the change set. I will review it carefully when I have time, then either incorporate the forked changes or implement the idea myself.
+
+I value contributions and will do my best to credit helpful work with a shout-out, a co-authored commit, or another fitting form of attribution.
+
 ## Validation
 
-Before opening a pull request, run:
+Before sharing a change set, please run:
 
 ```bash
 pnpm format
@@ -59,10 +67,11 @@ Please keep changes focused:
 - tests updated when behavior changes materially
 - docs updated when public behavior or usage changes materially
 
-## Pull requests
+## Sharing changes
 
-A good pull request should include:
+A useful issue with a linked fork should include:
 
 - a clear summary of the change
+- why the change matters
 - tests for behavior changes
 - docs updates when user-facing behavior changes
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 563c85c..a1204d0 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -3,9 +3,12 @@
 # @eko24ive/pi-ask
 
 [![npm downloads](https://badgen.net/npm/dm/@eko24ive/pi-ask)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@eko24ive/pi-ask)
-[![last commit](https://badgen.net/github/last-commit/eko24ive/pi-ask?v=fa89c15)](https://github.com/eko24ive/pi-ask/commits/main)
+[![last commit](https://badgen.net/github/last-commit/eko24ive/pi-ask?v=bbb7017)](https://github.com/eko24ive/pi-ask/commits/main)
 [![stars](https://badgen.net/github/stars/eko24ive/pi-ask)](https://github.com/eko24ive/pi-ask/stargazers)
 
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> Contributions are welcome in chill mode: please open an issue and link your fork or branch instead of expecting rapid pull-request reviews.
+
 `@eko24ive/pi-ask` is an ask tool that cares about your answers.
 
 It lets an agent pause, ask structured questions in a terminal UI, and continue with normalized answers instead of guessing.
@@ -14,6 +17,14 @@ It lets an agent pause, ask structured questions in a terminal UI, and continue
 
 High-quality video: [demo.mp4](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a8503ca9-afcb-4c31-9edc-353b985a0209)
 
+## Contributions: chill mode
+
+This open source project is something I care about, and it genuinely brings me joy to see it help people. That said, I cannot promise rapid reviews or a normal pull-request turnaround.
+
+If you have an idea, bug report, or change, please open an issue. If you already have code, link to your fork or branch with the changes. I will review it carefully when I have time, then either incorporate the forked changes or implement the idea myself.
+
+I value contributions and will do my best to credit the people who help, whether that means a shout-out, a co-authored commit, or another fitting form of attribution.
+
 ## Install
 
 ```bash