Issue Template Generator Free Online Tool 2026

Last updated March 22, 2026

Issue Template Generator Examples

The Issue Template Generator creates structured GitHub and GitLab issue templates. Below are examples of generated templates for bug reports, feature requests, and security issues.

GitHub Bug Report Template (YAML Form)

# .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
name: Bug Report
description: Report a bug or unexpected behavior
title: "[Bug]: "
labels: ["bug", "needs-triage"]
body:
  - type: markdown
    attributes:
      value: |
        Thanks for taking the time to report a bug. Please fill in as much detail as possible.

  - type: textarea
    id: description
    attributes:
      label: Bug Description
      description: A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
      placeholder: "When I click the submit button, the form resets instead of submitting."
    validations:
      required: true

  - type: textarea
    id: steps
    attributes:
      label: Steps to Reproduce
      description: Step-by-step instructions to reproduce the issue.
      value: |
        1. Go to '...'
        2. Click on '...'
        3. Scroll down to '...'
        4. See error
    validations:
      required: true

  - type: textarea
    id: expected
    attributes:
      label: Expected Behavior
      description: What did you expect to happen?
    validations:
      required: true

  - type: textarea
    id: actual
    attributes:
      label: Actual Behavior
      description: What actually happened?
    validations:
      required: true

  - type: dropdown
    id: version
    attributes:
      label: Version
      options:
        - "2.x (latest)"
        - "1.x (legacy)"
        - "main branch"
    validations:
      required: true

  - type: dropdown
    id: os
    attributes:
      label: Operating System
      multiple: true
      options:
        - Windows
        - macOS
        - Linux
        - iOS
        - Android

  - type: textarea
    id: logs
    attributes:
      label: Relevant Logs or Screenshots
      description: Paste any error messages, stack traces, or attach screenshots.

  - type: checkboxes
    id: checklist
    attributes:
      label: Checklist
      options:
        - label: I searched existing issues and this is not a duplicate
          required: true
        - label: I am using the latest version
          required: false

Feature Request Template

# .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
name: Feature Request
description: Suggest a new feature or improvement
title: "[Feature]: "
labels: ["enhancement"]
body:
  - type: textarea
    id: problem
    attributes:
      label: Problem Statement
      description: What problem does this feature solve?
      placeholder: "I'm frustrated when I have to..."
    validations:
      required: true

  - type: textarea
    id: solution
    attributes:
      label: Proposed Solution
      description: Describe the feature you'd like to see.
    validations:
      required: true

  - type: textarea
    id: alternatives
    attributes:
      label: Alternatives Considered
      description: Any alternative solutions or workarounds you've tried?

  - type: dropdown
    id: priority
    attributes:
      label: Priority
      options:
        - Nice to have
        - Important
        - Critical for my use case

Security Vulnerability Template

# .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/security.yml
name: Security Vulnerability
description: Report a security issue (will be kept private)
title: "[Security]: "
labels: ["security"]
assignees: ["security-team"]
body:
  - type: markdown
    attributes:
      value: |
        ⚠️ **Do not disclose vulnerability details publicly.**
        This issue will be kept private until a fix is released.

  - type: textarea
    id: description
    attributes:
      label: Vulnerability Description
      description: Describe the security issue without including exploit details.
    validations:
      required: true

  - type: dropdown
    id: severity
    attributes:
      label: Severity
      options:
        - Critical
        - High
        - Medium
        - Low
    validations:
      required: true

  - type: textarea
    id: impact
    attributes:
      label: Potential Impact
      description: What could an attacker do with this vulnerability?

GitLab Bug Report Template (Markdown)

# .gitlab/issue_templates/Bug.md
## Summary

**Describe the bug:**

## Steps to Reproduce

1. 
2. 
3. 

## Expected Behavior

## Actual Behavior

## Environment

- **Version:** 
- **OS:** 
- **Browser (if applicable):** 

## Logs / Screenshots

/label ~bug ~needs-triage

Directory Structure

# GitHub
.github/
  ISSUE_TEMPLATE/
    bug_report.yml
    feature_request.yml
    security.yml
    config.yml          ← links to discussions, disables blank issues

# GitLab
.gitlab/
  issue_templates/
    Bug.md
    Feature.md
    Security.md

Common Use Cases

• Standardizing bug reports to always include reproduction steps
• Guiding feature requests to include problem context and alternatives
• Routing security issues to the right team automatically
• Reducing back-and-forth by collecting all needed info upfront
• Auto-labeling issues by type for faster triage
• Creating welcoming templates for first-time contributors

Generate complete issue templates for GitHub or GitLab with the correct directory structure and file format, ready to commit to your repository.