diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
index a1e3f1c..ba36775 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
@@ -30,6 +30,16 @@ body:
       description: A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
     validations:
       required: true
+  - type: dropdown
+    attributes:
+      label: What is the severity of this bug?
+      options:
+        - minor (annoyance)
+        - tolerable (can work around it)
+        - breaking (some functionality is broken)
+        - blocking (cannot use plugin)
+    validations:
+      required: true
   - type: textarea
     attributes:
       label: Steps To Reproduce
@@ -55,7 +65,8 @@ body:
   - type: textarea
     attributes:
       label: Minimal init.lua
-      description: Minimal `init.lua` to reproduce this issue. Save as `repro.lua` and run with `nvim -u repro.lua`
+      description:
+        Minimal `init.lua` to reproduce this issue. Save as `repro.lua` and run with `nvim -u repro.lua`
         This uses lazy.nvim (a plugin manager).
       value: |
         -- DO NOT change the paths and don't remove the colorscheme
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b892fe0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+name: Feature Request
+description: Submit a feature request
+title: "feature request: "
+labels: [enhancement]
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        Before submitting a feature request, make sure to search for [existing requests](https://github.com/stevearc/aerial.nvim/issues)
+  - type: checkboxes
+    attributes:
+      label: Did you check existing requests?
+      options:
+        - label: I have searched the existing issues
+          required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Describe the feature
+      description: A short summary of the feature you want
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Provide background
+      description: Describe the reasoning behind why you want the feature.
+      placeholder: I am trying to do X. My current workflow is Y.
+    validations:
+      required: false
+  - type: dropdown
+    attributes:
+      label: What is the significance of this feature?
+      options:
+        - nice to have
+        - strongly desired
+        - cannot use this plugin without it
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional details
+      description: Any additional information you would like to provide. Things you've tried, alternatives considered, examples from other plugins, etc.
+    validations:
+      required: false