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+---
+name: '⚙️ GitHub Request'
+description: 'Request an update to permissions/management/settings on the opensearch-project GitHub organization or its repositories.'
+title: '[GitHub Request]'
+labels: ['github-request']
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        Thanks for taking the time to submit this GitHub Request! Please note that the estimated time for the request to be resolved is 7-10 days from the time of the request.
+  - type: dropdown
+    attributes:
+      description: 'Provide request type.'
+      label: 'What is the type of request?'
+      multiple: false
+      options:
+        - # Empty first option to force selection.
+        - User Permission
+        - Organization Membership
+        - Repository Management
+        - Settings Update
+        - Secret Update
+        - GitHub Action
+        - Other
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      description: 'Describe the actions you are requesting (e.g., GitHub Actions in the <repository> take too long to allocate runners). If this is about a repository, please contact the corresponding maintainers before raising the issue.'
+      label: 'Details of the request'
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      description: 'Provide reasons for your request. For example, if you request to add a new maintainer to a repository, confirm that you have followed the steps in the [Becoming a Maintainer](https://github.com/opensearch-project/.github/blob/main/RESPONSIBILITIES.md#becoming-a-maintainer) guide, and provide the required materials and votes.'
+      label: 'Additional information to support your request'
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      description: 'Provide the timeline of your request. Requests typically require 7-10 business days to process. Specify your request timeline and whether or not it is an urgent request.'
+      label: 'When does this request need to be completed?'
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: 'Notes'
+      value: |
+        Track the progress of your request here: https://github.com/orgs/opensearch-project/projects/208/views/33.
+        Member of @opensearch-project/admin will take a look at the request soon.
+        Thanks!