Update issue templates

2 files changed, 38 insertions, 2 deletions

diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index 9a6f42a8e..0951803c2 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 name: Bug report
 about: Create a report to help us improve
-title: ''
+title: "[BUG] "
 labels: ''
 assignees: ''
 
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ assignees: ''
 **Note:**
 - Do not use the bug and feature tracker for support requests. Use the `cython-users` mailing list instead.
 - Did you search for similar issues already? Please do, it helps to save us precious time that we otherwise could not invest into development.
-- Did you try the latest master branch or pre-release? It might already have what you want to report.
+- Did you try the latest master branch or pre-release? It might already have what you want to report. Also see the [Changelog](https://github.com/cython/cython/blob/master/CHANGES.rst) regarding recent changes.
 -->
 
 **Describe the bug**
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..7b5be96a8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+---
+name: Feature request
+about: Suggest an idea for this project
+title: "[ENH] "
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+<!--
+**Note:**
+- Do not use the bug and feature tracker for support requests. Use the `cython-users` mailing list instead.
+- Did you search for similar issues already? Please do, it helps to save us precious time that we otherwise could not invest into development.
+- Did you try the latest master branch or pre-release? It might already have what you want to report. Also see the [Changelog](https://github.com/cython/cython/blob/master/CHANGES.rst) regarding recent changes.
+-->
+
+**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
+A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. In my code, I would like to do [...]
+```cython
+# add use case related code here
+```
+
+**Describe the solution you'd like**
+A clear and concise description of what you want to happen, including code examples if applicable.
+```cython
+# add a proposed code/syntax example here
+```
+
+**Describe alternatives you've considered**
+A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
+```cython
+# add alternative code/syntax proposals here
+```
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context about the feature request here.