diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
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+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Create a report to help us improve
+title: ''
+labels: ["bug", "status:needs-attention"]
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+## Bug description
+
+<!-- A clear and concise description of what the bug is. -->
+
+## To Reproduce
+
+<!-- Steps to reproduce the behavior. -->
+1. ...
+2. ...
+
+<!-- Please share the minimal repro of the issue where the bug can be reproduced. -->
+
+<!-- Make sure you are able to reproduce the bug in the `main` branch, too. -->
+
+## Expected behavior
+
+<!-- A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen. Attach screenshots if needed. -->
+
+## Environment
+
+- Crate (`esp-idf-hal`) version: [e.g. 0.44.1; type master if you use the crate from the GIT master branch]
+- ESP-IDF branch or tag: [e.g. release/v5.2, v5.2.1, etc.]
+- Target device: [e.g. ESP32-S3] <!-- Use `espflash board-info` to get the target device iformation. -->
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
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+blank_issues_enabled: true
+contact_links:
+  - name: Ask questions in Matrix channel
+    url: https://matrix.to/#/#esp-rs:matrix.org
+    about: Ask any questions directly in our Matrix channel.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
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+---
+name: Feature request
+about: Suggest an idea for this project
+title: ''
+labels: ["enhancement", "status:needs-attention"]
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+## Motivations
+
+<!-- If your feature request is related to a problem, please describe it. -->
+
+## Solution
+
+<!-- Describe the solution you'd like. -->
+
+## Alternatives
+
+<!-- Describe 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/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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+## Thank you for your contribution!
+
+We appreciate the time and effort you've put into this pull request.
+To help us review it efficiently, please ensure you've gone through the following checklist:
+
+### Submission Checklist 📝
+- [ ] I have updated existing examples or added new ones (if applicable).
+- [ ] I have used `cargo fmt` command to ensure that all changed code is formatted correctly.
+- [ ] I have used `cargo clippy` command to ensure that all changed code passes latest Clippy nightly lints.
+- [ ] My changes were added to the [`CHANGELOG.md`](https://github.com/esp-rs/esp-idf-sys/blob/main/esp-idf-sys/CHANGELOG.md) in the **_proper_** section.
+
+### Pull Request Details 📖
+
+#### Description
+Please provide a clear and concise description of your changes, including the motivation behind these changes. The context is crucial for the reviewers.
+
+#### Testing
+Describe how you tested your changes.
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diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
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 The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
 and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
 
+## [Unreleased]
+
+### Deprecated
+
+### Breaking
+
+### Added
+
+### Fixed
+
 ## [0.44.1] - 2024-07-09
 ### Fixed
 * The crate now does build with ESP-IDF V4.4.x + esp32c2/esp32c6/esp32h2, yet these MCUs should only be used with ESP-IDF V5+