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+<!--
+This is the issue template for reporting an issue with a specific package. You
+can select a different issue template from the dropdown above. Also, feel free
+to use the "No template" option in case no template applies to your issue.
+
+Also note that this repository is intended for reporting issues with packages.
+For other components, separate issue trackers exist:
+
+    * Installer issues: https://gitlab.alpinelinux.org/alpine/alpine-conf/-/issues
+    * Infrastructure issues: https://gitlab.alpinelinux.org/alpine/infra/infra/-/issues
+    * Initramfs issues: https://gitlab.alpinelinux.org/alpine/mkinitfs/-/issues
+-->
+
+## Package Information
+
+* Package name: *Enter the apk package name*
+* Package version: *Version as obtained by `apk info`*
+* Alpine version: *Alpine version from `/etc/alpine-release`*
+* Alpine architecture: *Architecture obtained via `apk --print-arch`*
+
+## Summary
+
+*Write a brief description of your issue with the selected package.*
+
+## Steps to reproduce
+
+*If applicable, please provide instructions to reproduce the issue.*
+
+/label ~type:bug
+/label ~triage:pending
diff --git a/.gitlab/issue_templates/Package Request.md b/.gitlab/issue_templates/Package Request.md
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+## Package Information
+
+* Name: *Provide the name of the requested package*
+* Homepage: *Provide a link to the upstream home page*
+
+## Description
+
+*Provide a short description of the package and explain why it is useful for Alpine.*
+
+/label ~type:package-request
diff --git a/.gitlab/issue_templates/Upgrade Request.md b/.gitlab/issue_templates/Upgrade Request.md
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+## Package Information
+
+* Package name: *Name of the package which should be upgraded*
+* New version: *Version to which the package should be upgraded*
+* Release notes: *If possible, reference the upstream release notes*
+
+## Summary
+
+*If applicable, provide more information on the importance of the upgrade.*
+
+/label ~type:package-upgrade