diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
index 58a134f2..dc2c1cd2 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
@@ -41,4 +41,3 @@ body:
     attributes:
       label: Additional context (Is this in dev or production?)
       description: Add any other context about the problem or helpful links here.
-  
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
deleted file mode 100644
index 2bc5d5f7..00000000
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,19 +0,0 @@
----
-name: Feature request
-about: Suggest an idea for this project
-title: ""
-labels: ""
-assignees: ""
----
-
-**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.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..ad9b27b6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+name: 🚀 Feature request
+description: Suggest an idea for this project 💡
+title: "Feature: "
+labels: [👀 Exploration Pending, 💡 feature]
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        Thanks for taking the time to fill out this feature request!
+  - type: dropdown
+    attributes:
+      multiple: false
+      label: Type of feature
+      description: Select the type of feature request, the lowercase should also be the PR prefix.
+      options:
+        - "💡 Feature"
+        - "🐛 Fix"
+        - "📝 Documentation"
+        - "🎨 Style"
+        - "🧑‍💻 Refactor"
+        - "🔥 Performance"
+        - "✅ Test"
+        - "🤖 Build"
+        - "🔁 CI"
+        - "📦 Chore"
+        - "⏩ Revert"
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Current behavior
+      description: Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Suggested solution
+      description: Describe the solution you'd like.
+  - type: input
+    id: context
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional context
+      description: Add any other context about the problem or helpful links here.
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..c429bbe0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -0,0 +1,66 @@
+## Description
+
+<!--
+Please do not leave this blank
+This PR [adds/removes/fixes/replaces] the [feature/bug/etc].
+-->
+
+## What type of PR is this? (check all applicable)
+
+- [ ] 💡 Feature
+- [ ] 🐛 Bug Fix
+- [ ] 📝 Documentation Update
+- [ ] 🎨 Style
+- [ ] 🧑‍💻 Code Refactor
+- [ ] 🔥 Performance Improvements
+- [ ] ✅ Test
+- [ ] 🤖 Build
+- [ ] 🔁 CI
+- [ ] 📦 Chore (Release)
+- [ ] ⏩ Revert
+
+## Related Tickets & Documents
+
+<!--
+Please use this format link issue numbers: Fixes #123
+https://docs.github.com/en/free-pro-team@latest/github/managing-your-work-on-github/linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue#linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue-using-a-keyword
+-->
+
+## Mobile & Desktop Screenshots/Recordings
+
+<!-- Visual changes require screenshots -->
+
+## Steps to QA
+
+<!--
+Please provide some steps for the reviewer to test your change. If you have wrote tests, you can mention that here instead.
+
+1. Click a link
+2. Do this thing
+3. Validate you see the thing working
+-->
+
+## Added to documentation?
+
+- [ ] 📜 README.md
+- [ ] 🙅 no documentation needed
+
+## [optional] Are there any post-deployment tasks we need to perform?
+
+## [optional] What gif best describes this PR or how it makes you feel?
+
+<!-- note: PRs with deleted sections will be marked invalid -->
+
+<!--
+  For Work In Progress Pull Requests, please use the Draft PR feature,
+  see https://github.blog/2019-02-14-introducing-draft-pull-requests/ for further details.
+
+  For a timely review/response, please avoid force-pushing additional
+  commits if your PR already received reviews or comments.
+
+  Before submitting a Pull Request, please ensure you've done the following:
+  - 👷‍♀️ Create small PRs. In most cases, this will be possible.
+  - ✅ Provide tests for your changes.
+  - 📝 Use descriptive commit messages.
+  - 📗 Update any related documentation and include any relevant screenshots.
+-->
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..7f5b1b86
--- /dev/null
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -0,0 +1,72 @@
+# CONTRIBUTING
+
+Contributions are always welcome, no matter how large or small.
+
+Some thoughts to help you contribute to this project
+
+## Recommended Communication Style
+
+1. Always leave screenshots for visuals changes
+1. Always leave a detailed description in the Pull Request. Leave nothing ambiguous for the reviewer.
+1. Always review your code first. Do this by leaving comments in your coding noting questions, or interesting things for the reviewer.
+1. Always communicate. Whether it is in the issue or the pull request, keeping the lines of communication helps everyone around you.
+
+## Setup (forks are preferred).
+
+```sh
+$ git clone https://github.com/<your-name>/projectx
+$ cd projectx
+$ yarn install
+```
+
+## Building
+
+```sh
+$ yarn build
+```
+
+## Pull Requests
+
+### _We actively welcome your pull requests, however linking your work to an existing issue is preferred._
+
+1. Fork the repo and create your branch
+2. Name your branch something that is descriptive to the work you are doing. i.e. adds-new-thing or fixes-mobile
+3. Make sure you address any lint warnings.
+4. Run yarn format if your unsure
+5. If you make the existing code better, please let us know in your PR description.
+6. A PR description and title are required. The title is required to begin with: "feat:" or "fix:"
+7. [Link to an issue](https://help.github.com/en/github/writing-on-github/autolinked-references-and-urls) in the project. Unsolicited code is welcomed, but an issue is required for announce your intentions. PR's without a linked issue will be marked invalid and closed.
+
+_note for maintainers: All pull requests need a label to assist automation. See the [template](https://github.com/open-sauced/open-sauced/blob/HEAD/.github/release-drafter.yml) to guide which labels to use._
+
+### PR Validation
+
+Examples for valid PR titles:
+
+- fix: Correct typo.
+- feat: Add support for Node 12.
+- refactor!: Drop support for Node 6.
+
+_Note that since PR titles only have a single line, you have to use the ! syntax for breaking changes._
+
+See [Conventional Commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/en/v1.0.0/) for more examples.
+
+### Work in progress
+
+GitHub has support for draft pull requests, which will disable the merge button until the PR is marked as ready for merge.
+
+## Issues
+
+If you plan to contribute a change based on an open issue, please assign yourself by commenting on the following word `.take`. Issues that are not assigned are assumed open, and to avoid conflicts, please assign yourself before beginning work on any issues.
+
+If you would like to contribute to the project for the first time, please consider joining checking the [bug](https://github.com/open-sauced/open-sauced/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+label%3A%22%F0%9F%90%9B+bug%22) or [good first issue](https://github.com/open-sauced/open-sauced/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+label%3A%22good+first+issue%22) labels.
+
+Also, all questions are welcomed.
+
+## Community
+
+Do you have questions? Join the conversation in our [Discord](https://discord.gg/U2peSNf23P).
+
+## License
+
+ProjectX is open-source under the GNU Affero General Public License Version 3 (AGPLv3) or any later version.