Create template-issues repo for standardizing issue templates across all repos #10

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opened 2026-05-24 08:24:59 -06:00 by Xeplosion · 1 comment

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2026-05-24 08:24:59 -06:00

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What problem does this solve?

Issue templates must be manually copied into every repo since Forgejo does not support org-level template inheritance. Without a dedicated template repo for this, issue templates will drift out of sync across repos over time.

Proposed solution

Create template-issues as a minimal Forgejo template repo containing only the ISSUE_TEMPLATE/ directory and pull_request_template.md copied from .forgejo. Every new repo regardless of stack is created from this template first, then the relevant stack template files are added on top.

Alternatives considered

Including issue templates in every stack template repo (template-dotnet, template-script, etc.) — rejected because it creates multiple sources of truth and makes updates harder to propagate.

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### What problem does this solve? Issue templates must be manually copied into every repo since Forgejo does not support org-level template inheritance. Without a dedicated template repo for this, issue templates will drift out of sync across repos over time. ### Proposed solution Create `template-issues` as a minimal Forgejo template repo containing only the `ISSUE_TEMPLATE/` directory and `pull_request_template.md` copied from `.forgejo`. Every new repo regardless of stack is created from this template first, then the relevant stack template files are added on top. ### Alternatives considered Including issue templates in every stack template repo (`template-dotnet`, `template-script`, etc.) — rejected because it creates multiple sources of truth and makes updates harder to propagate. ### Additional context _No response_ ### Checklist - [x] I have searched for existing issues or discussions before opening this one - [x] I have described the problem, not just the solution

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