From f11ed5c9bc50ee1428caf3bb91adf747881cce8c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Erik Darling <2136037+erikdarlingdata@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:20:25 -0500
Subject: [PATCH] Convert issue templates from markdown to structured forms
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Required fields prevent incomplete bug reports. Users must provide
version, OS, SQL Server version, and repro steps before submitting.
Blank issues disabled — all issues go through a template.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com>
---
 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md       |  51 ----------
 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml      | 111 +++++++++++++++++++++
 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml          |   2 +-
 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md  |  41 --------
 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml |  62 ++++++++++++
 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/question.md         |  38 -------
 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/question.yml        |  59 +++++++++++
 7 files changed, 233 insertions(+), 131 deletions(-)
 delete mode 100644 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
 create mode 100644 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
 delete mode 100644 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
 create mode 100644 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
 delete mode 100644 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/question.md
 create mode 100644 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/question.yml

diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
deleted file mode 100644
index aecbfeec..00000000
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,51 +0,0 @@
----
-name: Bug Report
-about: Report a problem with Performance Monitor
-title: '[BUG] '
-labels: bug
-assignees: ''
----
-
-## Environment
-
-- **SQL Server Version**: (e.g., SQL Server 2019 CU25)
-- **Windows Version**: (e.g., Windows Server 2022)
-- **Component**: (Dashboard / Lite / Installer / SQL Scripts)
-- **Performance Monitor Version**: (e.g., 1.0.0)
-
-## Describe the Bug
-
-A clear description of what the bug is.
-
-## Steps to Reproduce
-
-1.
-2.
-3.
-
-## Expected Behavior
-
-What you expected to happen.
-
-## Actual Behavior
-
-What actually happened.
-
-## Error Messages
-
-```
-Paste any error messages here
-```
-
-## Screenshots
-
-If applicable, add screenshots to help explain the problem.
-
-## Additional Context
-
-- Did this work before? If so, what changed?
-- Are there any relevant SQL Server configuration settings?
-- Is SQL Server Agent running? (Full Edition only)
-- Are you monitoring Azure SQL DB, Azure MI, or AWS RDS?
-
-**IMPORTANT: If you're going to contribute code, please read the [contributing guide](https://github.com/erikdarlingdata/PerformanceMonitor/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) first.**
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..2dd0a89b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,111 @@
+name: Bug Report
+description: Report a problem with Performance Monitor
+title: "[BUG] "
+labels: ["bug"]
+
+body:
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: component
+    attributes:
+      label: Component
+      description: Which part of Performance Monitor is affected?
+      options:
+        - Full Dashboard
+        - Lite
+        - Installer (CLI)
+        - Installer (GUI)
+        - SQL collection scripts
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: input
+    id: version
+    attributes:
+      label: Performance Monitor Version
+      description: Check the About dialog or the release you downloaded.
+      placeholder: "e.g., 1.2.0"
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: input
+    id: sql-version
+    attributes:
+      label: SQL Server Version
+      description: "Run SELECT @@VERSION on the target server."
+      placeholder: "e.g., SQL Server 2019 CU25"
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: input
+    id: windows-version
+    attributes:
+      label: Windows Version
+      description: The OS where the Dashboard or Lite app is running.
+      placeholder: "e.g., Windows 11 23H2, Windows Server 2022"
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: description
+    attributes:
+      label: Describe the Bug
+      description: A clear description of what the bug is.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: steps
+    attributes:
+      label: Steps to Reproduce
+      description: How can we reproduce this?
+      placeholder: |
+        1. Open the Dashboard
+        2. Click on...
+        3. See error
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: expected
+    attributes:
+      label: Expected Behavior
+      description: What you expected to happen.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: actual
+    attributes:
+      label: Actual Behavior
+      description: What actually happened.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: errors
+    attributes:
+      label: Error Messages / Log Output
+      description: Paste any error messages or relevant log entries. Dashboard logs are in %LOCALAPPDATA%\PerformanceMonitor\Logs\.
+      render: text
+    validations:
+      required: false
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: screenshots
+    attributes:
+      label: Screenshots
+      description: If applicable, add screenshots to help explain the problem.
+    validations:
+      required: false
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: context
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional Context
+      description: |
+        Anything else that might help:
+        - Did this work before? If so, what changed?
+        - Is SQL Server Agent running? (Full Edition only)
+        - Are you monitoring Azure SQL DB, Azure MI, or AWS RDS?
+    validations:
+      required: false
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
index f4437a2f..1e486216 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-blank_issues_enabled: true
+blank_issues_enabled: false
 contact_links:
   - name: Questions & Discussion
     url: https://github.com/erikdarlingdata/PerformanceMonitor/discussions
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
deleted file mode 100644
index cc3aa157..00000000
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,41 +0,0 @@
----
-name: Feature Request
-about: Suggest a new feature or enhancement
-title: '[FEATURE] '
-labels: enhancement
-assignees: ''
----
-
-## Problem Statement
-
-Describe the problem you're trying to solve or the limitation you're facing.
-
-## Proposed Solution
-
-Describe your proposed feature or enhancement.
-
-## Use Case
-
-How would you use this feature? Provide a specific example.
-
-## Alternatives Considered
-
-Have you considered any alternative solutions or workarounds?
-
-## Additional Context
-
-- Is this related to a specific SQL Server version?
-- Would this require schema changes?
-- How frequently would you use this feature?
-
-## Scope
-
-Please indicate which component(s) this affects:
-
-- [ ] Full Dashboard
-- [ ] Lite
-- [ ] SQL collection scripts
-- [ ] Installer
-- [ ] Documentation
-
-**IMPORTANT: If you're going to contribute code, please read the [contributing guide](https://github.com/erikdarlingdata/PerformanceMonitor/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) first.**
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..10c4de58
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+name: Feature Request
+description: Suggest a new feature or enhancement
+title: "[FEATURE] "
+labels: ["enhancement"]
+
+body:
+  - type: checkboxes
+    id: component
+    attributes:
+      label: Which component(s) does this affect?
+      options:
+        - label: Full Dashboard
+        - label: Lite
+        - label: SQL collection scripts
+        - label: Installer
+        - label: Documentation
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: problem
+    attributes:
+      label: Problem Statement
+      description: Describe the problem you're trying to solve or the limitation you're facing.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: solution
+    attributes:
+      label: Proposed Solution
+      description: Describe your proposed feature or enhancement.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: use-case
+    attributes:
+      label: Use Case
+      description: How would you use this feature? Provide a specific example.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: alternatives
+    attributes:
+      label: Alternatives Considered
+      description: Have you considered any alternative solutions or workarounds?
+    validations:
+      required: false
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: context
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional Context
+      description: |
+        Anything else:
+        - Is this related to a specific SQL Server version?
+        - Would this require schema changes?
+        - How frequently would you use this feature?
+    validations:
+      required: false
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/question.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/question.md
deleted file mode 100644
index bbe5554a..00000000
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/question.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,38 +0,0 @@
----
-name: Question
-about: I have a question about Performance Monitor
-title: '[QUESTION] '
-labels: question
-assignees: ''
----
-
-## Which component is your question about?
-
-- [ ] Full Dashboard
-- [ ] Lite
-- [ ] SQL collection scripts
-- [ ] Installer
-- [ ] General / setup
-
-## Version
-
-All components have a version number. Make sure you're on a recent version.
-
-**Performance Monitor Version**: (e.g., 1.0.0)
-
-## Is your question about how it works, or the results?
-
-Questions about *how the tool works* can be answered here.
-
-If you have questions about the results, performance tuning, or SQL Server in general, you'll want to check:
-* https://www.erikdarling.com/
-* https://dba.stackexchange.com/
-
-## What's your question?
-
-A clear description of what you'd like to know.
-
-## Additional Context
-
-- SQL Server version and edition
-- Are you using Azure SQL DB, Azure MI, or AWS RDS?
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/question.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/question.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..dec7b93d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/question.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,59 @@
+name: Question
+description: I have a question about Performance Monitor
+title: "[QUESTION] "
+labels: ["question"]
+
+body:
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: component
+    attributes:
+      label: Which component is your question about?
+      options:
+        - Full Dashboard
+        - Lite
+        - SQL collection scripts
+        - Installer
+        - General / setup
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: input
+    id: version
+    attributes:
+      label: Performance Monitor Version
+      description: Check the About dialog or the release you downloaded.
+      placeholder: "e.g., 1.2.0"
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: question-type
+    attributes:
+      label: Is your question about how it works, or the results?
+      description: Questions about results or SQL Server tuning are better suited for https://www.erikdarling.com/ or https://dba.stackexchange.com/
+      options:
+        - How the tool works
+        - Setup / installation
+        - Results / data interpretation
+        - Contributing / development
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: question
+    attributes:
+      label: What's your question?
+      description: A clear description of what you'd like to know.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: context
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional Context
+      description: |
+        Anything that might help:
+        - SQL Server version and edition
+        - Are you using Azure SQL DB, Azure MI, or AWS RDS?
+    validations:
+      required: false