diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
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+---
+name: Bug Report
+about: Report a bug in notebooklm-py
+title: ""
+labels: bug
+assignees: ""
+---
+
+## Description
+
+A clear description of the bug.
+
+## Steps to Reproduce
+
+1. ...
+2. ...
+3. ...
+
+## Expected Behavior
+
+What you expected to happen.
+
+## Actual Behavior
+
+What actually happened. Include the full error message or traceback if applicable.
+
+```text
+Paste error output here
+```
+
+## Environment
+
+- OS: (e.g., macOS 15, Ubuntu 24.04, Windows 11)
+- Python version: (e.g., 3.12)
+- notebooklm-py version: (run `notebooklm --version`)
+- Install method: (pip, uv, pipx)
+
+## Debug Output
+
+If applicable, run the failing command with `-vv` for verbose logging and paste the relevant output:
+
+```bash
+notebooklm -vv <your-command-here>
+```
+
+## Checklist
+
+- [ ] I verified this bug exists on the latest version of notebooklm-py
+- [ ] I searched existing issues and this is not a duplicate
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
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+blank_issues_enabled: false
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
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+---
+name: Feature Request
+about: Suggest a new feature or enhancement
+title: ""
+labels: enhancement
+assignees: ""
+---
+
+## Use Case
+
+Describe the problem or workflow this feature would address.
+
+## Proposed Solution
+
+How you'd like this to work (CLI usage, API example, etc.).
+
+## Alternatives Considered
+
+Any alternative approaches you've thought of.
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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+## Summary
+
+Brief description of the changes.
+
+## Related Issue
+
+Closes #<issue_number>
+
+## Changes
+
+- ...
+
+## Test Plan
+
+- [ ] I tested these changes locally
+- [ ] Tests pass (`pytest`)
+- [ ] Linting passes (`ruff check src/ tests/`)
+- [ ] Formatting passes (`ruff format --check src/ tests/`)
+- [ ] Type checking passes (`mypy src/notebooklm --ignore-missing-imports`)
+
+## Notes
+
+Any additional context, trade-offs, or design decisions.
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
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+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -52,6 +52,14 @@ pre-commit install
 5. Ensure formatting: `ruff format --check src/ tests/`
 6. Submit a PR with a description of changes
 
+### Pull Request Quality Expectations
+
+- **Reference an issue**: PRs should link to an existing issue or clearly describe the problem being solved. If no issue exists, open one first for discussion.
+- **AI-assisted contributions**: Welcome, but the submitter must review, understand, and test the code before submitting. PRs that appear to be unreviewed AI output will be closed.
+- **No duplicates**: Check existing open PRs before submitting. Duplicate PRs for the same issue will be closed in favor of the first or best submission.
+- **Accurate severity**: Claims of "critical" bugs must include evidence (stack trace, reproduction steps, affected users). Routine edge cases are not critical.
+- **Tested locally**: All PRs must include evidence of local testing. The PR template includes a checklist for this.
+
 ---
 
 ## Documentation Rules for AI Agents