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+---
+name: "Bug Report"
+about: Report a reproducible issue in swagger-parser
+title: "[Bug]: "
+labels: Bug
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+## Description
+
+<!--
+Provide a clear and concise description of the problem.
+To help us understand the issue better, consider including:
+- What are you trying to parse?
+- Which format or version of the spec is affected (OpenAPI 3.0/3.1, Swagger 2.0)?
+- Is the parser returning null, throwing, or giving unexpected results?
+-->
+
+## Affected Version
+
+<!-- What version of swagger-parser are you using? -->
+e.g. 2.1.15
+
+<!-- Can you identify when the issue was introduced?
+If yes, please provide the earliest version you know the bug exists in. -->
+Earliest version the bug appears in (if known):  
+e.g. 2.1.10
+
+## Steps to Reproduce
+
+<!-- Provide a step-by-step list on how to reproduce the issue.
+Include example OpenAPI/Swagger definitions if possible. -->
+
+1. ...
+2. ...
+3. ...
+
+## Expected Behavior
+
+<!-- What should have happened? -->
+
+## Actual Behavior
+
+<!-- What actually happened instead? -->
+
+## Logs / Stack Traces
+
+<!-- Paste relevant log output or error messages, if any. -->
+
+## Environment
+
+<!-- Provide details about your environment. -->
+
+- Java version: <!-- e.g. OpenJDK 17 -->
+- Build tool: <!-- e.g. Maven 3.9, Gradle 8.1 -->
+- OS: <!-- e.g. Ubuntu 22.04, Windows 11 -->
+
+## Additional Context
+
+<!-- Add any other context, links, or example spec files here. -->
+
+## Checklist
+
+- [ ] I have searched the [existing issues](https://github.com/swagger-api/swagger-parser/issues) and this is not a duplicate.
+- [ ] I have provided sufficient information for maintainers to reproduce the issue.
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+---
+name: "Question"
+about: Ask a question about swagger-parser usage or behavior
+title: "[Question]: "
+labels: Question
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+## Question
+
+<!--
+Clearly describe your question or what you're trying to understand.
+
+To help us help you, consider including:
+- What are you trying to parse or validate?
+- What OpenAPI or Swagger version is involved?
+- Are you using the parser standalone or integrated with another tool?
+- What have you tried so far?
+-->
+
+## Affected Version
+
+<!-- What version of swagger-parser are you using? -->
+e.g. 2.1.15
+
+## Context
+
+<!--
+Include any relevant code snippets, spec definitions, or errors you're seeing.
+This helps others understand the situation quickly.
+-->
+
+```yaml
+# Example OpenAPI or Swagger definition (optional)
+```
+
+## Additional Details
+
+<!-- Any other information that could help clarify your question. -->
+
+## Checklist
+
+- [ ] I have searched the [existing issues](https://github.com/swagger-api/swagger-parser/issues) and documentation before asking.
+- [ ] I have provided enough information for others to understand my question.
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+---
+name: "Feature Request"
+about: Suggest a new feature or enhancement for swagger-parser
+title: "[Feature]: "
+labels: Feature
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+## Feature Description
+
+<!--
+Describe the feature you'd like to see.
+
+Consider:
+- What problem does it solve?
+- Is it about OpenAPI version support, validation improvements, external references, etc.?
+-->
+
+## Use Case
+
+<!--
+Explain how this feature would be useful in real-world scenarios.
+E.g. parsing complex OpenAPI 3.1 specs, supporting $dynamicRef, extending validation logic, etc.
+-->
+
+## Suggested Solution (optional)
+
+<!--
+If you have any implementation ideas or expectations for how it could work, include them here.
+-->
+
+## Alternatives Considered
+
+<!--
+Have you tried any workarounds or third-party tools to achieve the same goal?
+-->
+
+## Additional Context
+
+<!-- Add any relevant links, specifications, use cases, etc. -->
+
+## Checklist
+
+- [ ] I have searched the [existing issues](https://github.com/swagger-api/swagger-parser/issues) to ensure this is not a duplicate.
+- [ ] This feature would be useful to more than just my use case.
+- [ ] I have provided enough detail for the maintainers to understand the scope of the request.
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+# Pull Request
+
+Thank you for contributing to **swagger-parser**!
+
+Please fill out the following checklist to help us review your PR efficiently.
+
+---
+
+## Description
+
+<!--
+Describe what this PR changes:
+- What problem does it solve?
+- Is it a bug fix, new feature, or refactor?
+- Link to any related issues.
+-->
+
+Fixes: <!-- e.g. #123 (optional) -->
+
+## Type of Change
+
+<!-- Check all that apply: -->
+
+- [ ] 🐛 Bug fix
+- [ ] ✨ New feature
+- [ ] ♻️ Refactor (non-breaking change)
+- [ ] 🧪 Tests
+- [ ] 📝 Documentation
+- [ ] 🧹 Chore (build or tooling)
+
+## Checklist
+
+- [ ] I have added/updated tests as needed
+- [ ] I have added/updated documentation where applicable
+- [ ] The PR title is descriptive
+- [ ] The code builds and passes tests locally
+- [ ] I have linked related issues (if any)
+
+## Screenshots / Additional Context
+
+<!-- Optional: Add logs, screenshots, or notes for reviewers -->
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