[misc] Improve Issue/PR templates (#11499)

Authored by: seproDev

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/1_broken_site.yml

@@ -2,13 +2,11 @@ name: Broken site support
 description: Report issue with yt-dlp on a supported site
 labels: [triage, site-bug]
 body:
-  - type: checkboxes
+  - type: markdown
     attributes:
-      label: DO NOT REMOVE OR SKIP THE ISSUE TEMPLATE
+      value: |
-      description: Fill all fields even if you think it is irrelevant for the issue
+        > [!IMPORTANT]
-      options:
+        > Not providing the required (*) information will result in your issue being closed and ignored.
-        - label: I understand that I will be **blocked** if I *intentionally* remove or skip any mandatory\* field
-          required: true
   - type: checkboxes
     id: checklist
     attributes:
@@ -24,9 +22,7 @@ body:
           required: true
         - label: I've checked that all URLs and arguments with special characters are [properly quoted or escaped](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/wiki/FAQ#video-url-contains-an-ampersand--and-im-getting-some-strange-output-1-2839-or-v-is-not-recognized-as-an-internal-or-external-command)
           required: true
-        - label: I've searched [known issues](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues/3766) and the [bugtracker](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues?q=) for similar issues **including closed ones**. DO NOT post duplicates
+        - label: I've searched [known issues](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues/3766), [the FAQ](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/wiki/FAQ), and the [bugtracker](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20-label%3Aspam%20%20) for similar issues **including closed ones**. DO NOT post duplicates
-          required: true
-        - label: I've read the [guidelines for opening an issue](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#opening-an-issue)
           required: true
         - label: I've read about [sharing account credentials](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#are-you-willing-to-share-account-details-if-needed) and I'm willing to share it if required
   - type: input
@@ -47,6 +43,8 @@ body:
     id: verbose
     attributes:
       label: Provide verbose output that clearly demonstrates the problem
+      description: |
+        This is mandatory unless absolutely impossible to provide. If you are unable to provide the output, please explain why.
       options:
         - label: Run **your** yt-dlp command with **-vU** flag added (`yt-dlp -vU <your command line>`)
           required: true
@@ -78,11 +76,3 @@ body:
       render: shell
     validations:
       required: true
-  - type: markdown
-    attributes:
-      value: |
-        > [!CAUTION]
-        > ### GitHub is experiencing a high volume of malicious spam comments.
-        > ### If you receive any replies asking you download a file, do NOT follow the download links!
-        >
-        > Note that this issue may be temporarily locked as an anti-spam measure after it is opened.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/2_site_support_request.yml

@@ -2,13 +2,11 @@ name: Site support request
 description: Request support for a new site
 labels: [triage, site-request]
 body:
-  - type: checkboxes
+  - type: markdown
     attributes:
-      label: DO NOT REMOVE OR SKIP THE ISSUE TEMPLATE
+      value: |
-      description: Fill all fields even if you think it is irrelevant for the issue
+        > [!IMPORTANT]
-      options:
+        > Not providing the required (*) information will result in your issue being closed and ignored.
-        - label: I understand that I will be **blocked** if I *intentionally* remove or skip any mandatory\* field
-          required: true
   - type: checkboxes
     id: checklist
     attributes:
@@ -24,9 +22,7 @@ body:
           required: true
         - label: I've checked that none of provided URLs [violate any copyrights](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#is-the-website-primarily-used-for-piracy) or contain any [DRM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_rights_management) to the best of my knowledge
           required: true
-        - label: I've searched [known issues](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues/3766) and the [bugtracker](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues?q=) for similar issues **including closed ones**. DO NOT post duplicates
+        - label: I've searched the [bugtracker](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20-label%3Aspam%20%20) for similar requests **including closed ones**. DO NOT post duplicates
-          required: true
-        - label: I've read the [guidelines for opening an issue](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#opening-an-issue)
           required: true
         - label: I've read about [sharing account credentials](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#are-you-willing-to-share-account-details-if-needed) and am willing to share it if required
   - type: input
@@ -59,6 +55,8 @@ body:
     id: verbose
     attributes:
       label: Provide verbose output that clearly demonstrates the problem
+      description: |
+        This is mandatory unless absolutely impossible to provide. If you are unable to provide the output, please explain why.
       options:
         - label: Run **your** yt-dlp command with **-vU** flag added (`yt-dlp -vU <your command line>`)
           required: true
@@ -90,11 +88,3 @@ body:
       render: shell
     validations:
       required: true
-  - type: markdown
-    attributes:
-      value: |
-        > [!CAUTION]
-        > ### GitHub is experiencing a high volume of malicious spam comments.
-        > ### If you receive any replies asking you download a file, do NOT follow the download links!
-        >
-        > Note that this issue may be temporarily locked as an anti-spam measure after it is opened.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/3_site_feature_request.yml

@@ -1,14 +1,12 @@
 name: Site feature request
-description: Request a new functionality for a supported site
+description: Request new functionality for a site supported by yt-dlp
 labels: [triage, site-enhancement]
 body:
-  - type: checkboxes
+  - type: markdown
     attributes:
-      label: DO NOT REMOVE OR SKIP THE ISSUE TEMPLATE
+      value: |
-      description: Fill all fields even if you think it is irrelevant for the issue
+        > [!IMPORTANT]
-      options:
+        > Not providing the required (*) information will result in your issue being closed and ignored.
-        - label: I understand that I will be **blocked** if I *intentionally* remove or skip any mandatory\* field
-          required: true
   - type: checkboxes
     id: checklist
     attributes:
@@ -22,9 +20,7 @@ body:
           required: true
         - label: I've checked that all provided URLs are playable in a browser with the same IP and same login details
           required: true
-        - label: I've searched [known issues](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues/3766) and the [bugtracker](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues?q=) for similar issues **including closed ones**. DO NOT post duplicates
+        - label: I've searched the [bugtracker](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20-label%3Aspam%20%20) for similar requests **including closed ones**. DO NOT post duplicates
-          required: true
-        - label: I've read the [guidelines for opening an issue](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#opening-an-issue)
           required: true
         - label: I've read about [sharing account credentials](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#are-you-willing-to-share-account-details-if-needed) and I'm willing to share it if required
   - type: input
@@ -55,6 +51,8 @@ body:
     id: verbose
     attributes:
       label: Provide verbose output that clearly demonstrates the problem
+      description: |
+        This is mandatory unless absolutely impossible to provide. If you are unable to provide the output, please explain why.
       options:
         - label: Run **your** yt-dlp command with **-vU** flag added (`yt-dlp -vU <your command line>`)
           required: true
@@ -86,11 +84,3 @@ body:
       render: shell
     validations:
       required: true
-  - type: markdown
-    attributes:
-      value: |
-        > [!CAUTION]
-        > ### GitHub is experiencing a high volume of malicious spam comments.
-        > ### If you receive any replies asking you download a file, do NOT follow the download links!
-        >
-        > Note that this issue may be temporarily locked as an anti-spam measure after it is opened.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/4_bug_report.yml

@@ -2,13 +2,11 @@ name: Core bug report
 description: Report a bug unrelated to any particular site or extractor
 labels: [triage, bug]
 body:
-  - type: checkboxes
+  - type: markdown
     attributes:
-      label: DO NOT REMOVE OR SKIP THE ISSUE TEMPLATE
+      value: |
-      description: Fill all fields even if you think it is irrelevant for the issue
+        > [!IMPORTANT]
-      options:
+        > Not providing the required (*) information will result in your issue being closed and ignored.
-        - label: I understand that I will be **blocked** if I *intentionally* remove or skip any mandatory\* field
-          required: true
   - type: checkboxes
     id: checklist
     attributes:
@@ -20,13 +18,7 @@ body:
           required: true
         - label: I've verified that I have **updated yt-dlp to nightly or master** ([update instructions](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp#update-channels))
           required: true
-        - label: I've checked that all provided URLs are playable in a browser with the same IP and same login details
+        - label: I've searched [known issues](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues/3766), [the FAQ](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/wiki/FAQ), and the [bugtracker](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20-label%3Aspam%20%20) for similar issues **including closed ones**. DO NOT post duplicates
-          required: true
-        - label: I've checked that all URLs and arguments with special characters are [properly quoted or escaped](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/wiki/FAQ#video-url-contains-an-ampersand--and-im-getting-some-strange-output-1-2839-or-v-is-not-recognized-as-an-internal-or-external-command)
-          required: true
-        - label: I've searched [known issues](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues/3766) and the [bugtracker](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues?q=) for similar issues **including closed ones**. DO NOT post duplicates
-          required: true
-        - label: I've read the [guidelines for opening an issue](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#opening-an-issue)
           required: true
   - type: textarea
     id: description
@@ -40,6 +32,8 @@ body:
     id: verbose
     attributes:
       label: Provide verbose output that clearly demonstrates the problem
+      description: |
+        This is mandatory unless absolutely impossible to provide. If you are unable to provide the output, please explain why.
       options:
         - label: Run **your** yt-dlp command with **-vU** flag added (`yt-dlp -vU <your command line>`)
           required: true
@@ -71,11 +65,3 @@ body:
       render: shell
     validations:
       required: true
-  - type: markdown
-    attributes:
-      value: |
-        > [!CAUTION]
-        > ### GitHub is experiencing a high volume of malicious spam comments.
-        > ### If you receive any replies asking you download a file, do NOT follow the download links!
-        >
-        > Note that this issue may be temporarily locked as an anti-spam measure after it is opened.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/5_feature_request.yml

@@ -1,14 +1,12 @@
 name: Feature request
-description: Request a new functionality unrelated to any particular site or extractor
+description: Request a new feature unrelated to any particular site or extractor
 labels: [triage, enhancement]
 body:
-  - type: checkboxes
+  - type: markdown
     attributes:
-      label: DO NOT REMOVE OR SKIP THE ISSUE TEMPLATE
+      value: |
-      description: Fill all fields even if you think it is irrelevant for the issue
+        > [!IMPORTANT]
-      options:
+        > Not providing the required (*) information will result in your issue being closed and ignored.
-        - label: I understand that I will be **blocked** if I *intentionally* remove or skip any mandatory\* field
-          required: true
   - type: checkboxes
     id: checklist
     attributes:
@@ -22,9 +20,7 @@ body:
           required: true
         - label: I've verified that I have **updated yt-dlp to nightly or master** ([update instructions](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp#update-channels))
           required: true
-        - label: I've searched [known issues](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues/3766) and the [bugtracker](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues?q=) for similar issues **including closed ones**. DO NOT post duplicates
+        - label: I've searched the [bugtracker](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20-label%3Aspam%20%20) for similar requests **including closed ones**. DO NOT post duplicates
-          required: true
-        - label: I've read the [guidelines for opening an issue](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#opening-an-issue)
           required: true
   - type: textarea
     id: description
@@ -38,6 +34,8 @@ body:
     id: verbose
     attributes:
       label: Provide verbose output that clearly demonstrates the problem
+      description: |
+        This is mandatory unless absolutely impossible to provide. If you are unable to provide the output, please explain why.
       options:
         - label: Run **your** yt-dlp command with **-vU** flag added (`yt-dlp -vU <your command line>`)
         - label: "If using API, add `'verbose': True` to `YoutubeDL` params instead"
@@ -65,11 +63,3 @@ body:
         [youtube] Extracting URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaW_jenozKc
         <more lines>
       render: shell
-  - type: markdown
-    attributes:
-      value: |
-        > [!CAUTION]
-        > ### GitHub is experiencing a high volume of malicious spam comments.
-        > ### If you receive any replies asking you download a file, do NOT follow the download links!
-        >
-        > Note that this issue may be temporarily locked as an anti-spam measure after it is opened.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/6_question.yml

@@ -1,14 +1,12 @@
 name: Ask question
-description: Ask yt-dlp related question
+description: Ask a question about using yt-dlp
 labels: [question]
 body:
-  - type: checkboxes
+  - type: markdown
     attributes:
-      label: DO NOT REMOVE OR SKIP THE ISSUE TEMPLATE
+      value: |
-      description: Fill all fields even if you think it is irrelevant for the issue
+        > [!IMPORTANT]
-      options:
+        > Not providing the required (*) information will result in your issue being closed and ignored.
-        - label: I understand that I will be **blocked** if I *intentionally* remove or skip any mandatory\* field
-          required: true
   - type: markdown
     attributes:
       value: |
@@ -28,9 +26,7 @@ body:
           required: true
         - label: I've verified that I have **updated yt-dlp to nightly or master** ([update instructions](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp#update-channels))
           required: true
-        - label: I've searched [known issues](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues/3766) and the [bugtracker](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues?q=) for similar questions **including closed ones**. DO NOT post duplicates
+        - label: I've searched [known issues](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues/3766), [the FAQ](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/wiki/FAQ), and the [bugtracker](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20-label%3Aspam%20%20) for similar questions **including closed ones**. DO NOT post duplicates
-          required: true
-        - label: I've read the [guidelines for opening an issue](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#opening-an-issue)
           required: true
   - type: textarea
     id: question
@@ -44,6 +40,8 @@ body:
     id: verbose
     attributes:
       label: Provide verbose output that clearly demonstrates the problem
+      description: |
+        This is mandatory unless absolutely impossible to provide. If you are unable to provide the output, please explain why.
       options:
         - label: Run **your** yt-dlp command with **-vU** flag added (`yt-dlp -vU <your command line>`)
         - label: "If using API, add `'verbose': True` to `YoutubeDL` params instead"
@@ -71,11 +69,3 @@ body:
         [youtube] Extracting URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaW_jenozKc
         <more lines>
       render: shell
-  - type: markdown
-    attributes:
-      value: |
-        > [!CAUTION]
-        > ### GitHub is experiencing a high volume of malicious spam comments.
-        > ### If you receive any replies asking you download a file, do NOT follow the download links!
-        >
-        > Note that this issue may be temporarily locked as an anti-spam measure after it is opened.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml

@@ -1,8 +1,5 @@
 blank_issues_enabled: false
 contact_links:
-  - name: Get help from the community on Discord
+  - name: Get help on Discord
     url: https://discord.gg/H5MNcFW63r
-    about: Join the yt-dlp Discord for community-powered support!
+    about: Join the yt-dlp Discord server for support and discussion
-  - name: Matrix Bridge to the Discord server
-    url: https://matrix.to/#/#yt-dlp:matrix.org
-    about: For those who do not want to use Discord

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE_tmpl/1_broken_site.yml

@@ -18,9 +18,7 @@ body:
           required: true
         - label: I've checked that all URLs and arguments with special characters are [properly quoted or escaped](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/wiki/FAQ#video-url-contains-an-ampersand--and-im-getting-some-strange-output-1-2839-or-v-is-not-recognized-as-an-internal-or-external-command)
           required: true
-        - label: I've searched [known issues](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues/3766) and the [bugtracker](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues?q=) for similar issues **including closed ones**. DO NOT post duplicates
+        - label: I've searched [known issues](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues/3766), [the FAQ](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/wiki/FAQ), and the [bugtracker](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues?q=is%%3Aissue%%20-label%%3Aspam%%20%%20) for similar issues **including closed ones**. DO NOT post duplicates
-          required: true
-        - label: I've read the [guidelines for opening an issue](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#opening-an-issue)
           required: true
         - label: I've read about [sharing account credentials](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#are-you-willing-to-share-account-details-if-needed) and I'm willing to share it if required
   - type: input

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE_tmpl/2_site_support_request.yml

@@ -18,9 +18,7 @@ body:
           required: true
         - label: I've checked that none of provided URLs [violate any copyrights](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#is-the-website-primarily-used-for-piracy) or contain any [DRM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_rights_management) to the best of my knowledge
           required: true
-        - label: I've searched [known issues](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues/3766) and the [bugtracker](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues?q=) for similar issues **including closed ones**. DO NOT post duplicates
+        - label: I've searched the [bugtracker](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues?q=is%%3Aissue%%20-label%%3Aspam%%20%%20) for similar requests **including closed ones**. DO NOT post duplicates
-          required: true
-        - label: I've read the [guidelines for opening an issue](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#opening-an-issue)
           required: true
         - label: I've read about [sharing account credentials](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#are-you-willing-to-share-account-details-if-needed) and am willing to share it if required
   - type: input

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE_tmpl/3_site_feature_request.yml

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 name: Site feature request
-description: Request a new functionality for a supported site
+description: Request new functionality for a site supported by yt-dlp
 labels: [triage, site-enhancement]
 body:
   %(no_skip)s
@@ -16,9 +16,7 @@ body:
           required: true
         - label: I've checked that all provided URLs are playable in a browser with the same IP and same login details
           required: true
-        - label: I've searched [known issues](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues/3766) and the [bugtracker](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues?q=) for similar issues **including closed ones**. DO NOT post duplicates
+        - label: I've searched the [bugtracker](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues?q=is%%3Aissue%%20-label%%3Aspam%%20%%20) for similar requests **including closed ones**. DO NOT post duplicates
-          required: true
-        - label: I've read the [guidelines for opening an issue](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#opening-an-issue)
           required: true
         - label: I've read about [sharing account credentials](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#are-you-willing-to-share-account-details-if-needed) and I'm willing to share it if required
   - type: input

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE_tmpl/4_bug_report.yml

@@ -14,13 +14,7 @@ body:
           required: true
         - label: I've verified that I have **updated yt-dlp to nightly or master** ([update instructions](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp#update-channels))
           required: true
-        - label: I've checked that all provided URLs are playable in a browser with the same IP and same login details
+        - label: I've searched [known issues](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues/3766), [the FAQ](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/wiki/FAQ), and the [bugtracker](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues?q=is%%3Aissue%%20-label%%3Aspam%%20%%20) for similar issues **including closed ones**. DO NOT post duplicates
-          required: true
-        - label: I've checked that all URLs and arguments with special characters are [properly quoted or escaped](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/wiki/FAQ#video-url-contains-an-ampersand--and-im-getting-some-strange-output-1-2839-or-v-is-not-recognized-as-an-internal-or-external-command)
-          required: true
-        - label: I've searched [known issues](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues/3766) and the [bugtracker](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues?q=) for similar issues **including closed ones**. DO NOT post duplicates
-          required: true
-        - label: I've read the [guidelines for opening an issue](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#opening-an-issue)
           required: true
   - type: textarea
     id: description

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE_tmpl/5_feature_request.yml

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 name: Feature request
-description: Request a new functionality unrelated to any particular site or extractor
+description: Request a new feature unrelated to any particular site or extractor
 labels: [triage, enhancement]
 body:
   %(no_skip)s
@@ -16,9 +16,7 @@ body:
           required: true
         - label: I've verified that I have **updated yt-dlp to nightly or master** ([update instructions](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp#update-channels))
           required: true
-        - label: I've searched [known issues](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues/3766) and the [bugtracker](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues?q=) for similar issues **including closed ones**. DO NOT post duplicates
+        - label: I've searched the [bugtracker](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues?q=is%%3Aissue%%20-label%%3Aspam%%20%%20) for similar requests **including closed ones**. DO NOT post duplicates
-          required: true
-        - label: I've read the [guidelines for opening an issue](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#opening-an-issue)
           required: true
   - type: textarea
     id: description

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE_tmpl/6_question.yml

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 name: Ask question
-description: Ask yt-dlp related question
+description: Ask a question about using yt-dlp
 labels: [question]
 body:
   %(no_skip)s
@@ -22,9 +22,7 @@ body:
           required: true
         - label: I've verified that I have **updated yt-dlp to nightly or master** ([update instructions](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp#update-channels))
           required: true
-        - label: I've searched [known issues](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues/3766) and the [bugtracker](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues?q=) for similar questions **including closed ones**. DO NOT post duplicates
+        - label: I've searched [known issues](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues/3766), [the FAQ](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/wiki/FAQ), and the [bugtracker](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues?q=is%%3Aissue%%20-label%%3Aspam%%20%%20) for similar questions **including closed ones**. DO NOT post duplicates
-          required: true
-        - label: I've read the [guidelines for opening an issue](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#opening-an-issue)
           required: true
   - type: textarea
     id: question

.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md

@@ -1,14 +1,17 @@
+<!--
     **IMPORTANT**: PRs without the template will be CLOSED
     
+    Due to the high volume of pull requests, it may be a while before your PR is reviewed.
+    Please try to keep your pull request focused on a single bugfix or new feature.
+    Pull requests with a vast scope and/or very large diff will take much longer to review.
+    It is recommended for new contributors to stick to smaller pull requests, so you can receive much more immediate feedback as you familiarize yourself with the codebase.
+
+    PLEASE AVOID FORCE-PUSHING after opening a PR, as it makes reviewing more difficult.
+-->
+
 ### Description of your *pull request* and other information
 
-<!--
+ADD DETAILED DESCRIPTION HERE
-
-Explanation of your *pull request* in arbitrary form goes here. Please **make sure the description explains the purpose and effect** of your *pull request* and is worded well enough to be understood. Provide as much **context and examples** as possible
-
--->
-
-ADD DESCRIPTION HERE
 
 Fixes #
 
@@ -16,24 +19,22 @@ ### Description of your *pull request* and other information
 <details open><summary>Template</summary> <!-- OPEN is intentional -->
 
 <!--
-
     # PLEASE FOLLOW THE GUIDE BELOW
 
     - You will be asked some questions, please read them **carefully** and answer honestly
     - Put an `x` into all the boxes `[ ]` relevant to your *pull request* (like [x])
-- Use *Preview* tab to see how your *pull request* will actually look like
+    - Use *Preview* tab to see what your *pull request* will actually look like
-
 -->
 
 ### Before submitting a *pull request* make sure you have:
 - [ ] At least skimmed through [contributing guidelines](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#developer-instructions) including [yt-dlp coding conventions](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#yt-dlp-coding-conventions)
 - [ ] [Searched](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/search?q=is%3Apr&type=Issues) the bugtracker for similar pull requests
 
-### In order to be accepted and merged into yt-dlp each piece of code must be in public domain or released under [Unlicense](http://unlicense.org/). Check all of the following options that apply:
+### In order to be accepted and merged into yt-dlp each piece of code must be in public domain or released under [Unlicense](http://unlicense.org/). Check those that apply and remove the others:
-- [ ] I am the original author of this code and I am willing to release it under [Unlicense](http://unlicense.org/)
+- [ ] I am the original author of the code in this PR, and I am willing to release it under [Unlicense](http://unlicense.org/)
-- [ ] I am not the original author of this code but it is in public domain or released under [Unlicense](http://unlicense.org/) (provide reliable evidence)
+- [ ] I am not the original author of the code in this PR, but it is in the public domain or released under [Unlicense](http://unlicense.org/) (provide reliable evidence)
 
-### What is the purpose of your *pull request*?
+### What is the purpose of your *pull request*? Check those that apply and remove the others:
 - [ ] Fix or improvement to an extractor (Make sure to add/update tests)
 - [ ] New extractor ([Piracy websites will not be accepted](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#is-the-website-primarily-used-for-piracy))
 - [ ] Core bug fix/improvement

README.md

@@ -6,7 +6,6 @@
 [![Release version](https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/yt-dlp/yt-dlp?color=brightgreen&label=Download&style=for-the-badge)](#installation "Installation")
 [![PyPI](https://img.shields.io/badge/-PyPI-blue.svg?logo=pypi&labelColor=555555&style=for-the-badge)](https://pypi.org/project/yt-dlp "PyPI")
 [![Donate](https://img.shields.io/badge/_-Donate-red.svg?logo=githubsponsors&labelColor=555555&style=for-the-badge)](Collaborators.md#collaborators "Donate")
-[![Matrix](https://img.shields.io/matrix/yt-dlp:matrix.org?color=brightgreen&labelColor=555555&label=&logo=element&style=for-the-badge)](https://matrix.to/#/#yt-dlp:matrix.org "Matrix")
 [![Discord](https://img.shields.io/discord/807245652072857610?color=blue&labelColor=555555&label=&logo=discord&style=for-the-badge)](https://discord.gg/H5MNcFW63r "Discord")
 [![Supported Sites](https://img.shields.io/badge/-Supported_Sites-brightgreen.svg?style=for-the-badge)](supportedsites.md "Supported Sites")
 [![License: Unlicense](https://img.shields.io/badge/-Unlicense-blue.svg?style=for-the-badge)](LICENSE "License")

devscripts/make_issue_template.py

@@ -11,11 +11,13 @@
 
 from devscripts.utils import get_filename_args, read_file, write_file
 
-VERBOSE_TMPL = '''
+VERBOSE = '''
   - type: checkboxes
     id: verbose
     attributes:
       label: Provide verbose output that clearly demonstrates the problem
+      description: |
+        This is mandatory unless absolutely impossible to provide. If you are unable to provide the output, please explain why.
       options:
         - label: Run **your** yt-dlp command with **-vU** flag added (`yt-dlp -vU <your command line>`)
           required: true
@@ -47,31 +49,23 @@
       render: shell
     validations:
       required: true
-  - type: markdown
-    attributes:
-      value: |
-        > [!CAUTION]
-        > ### GitHub is experiencing a high volume of malicious spam comments.
-        > ### If you receive any replies asking you download a file, do NOT follow the download links!
-        >
-        > Note that this issue may be temporarily locked as an anti-spam measure after it is opened.
 '''.strip()
 
 NO_SKIP = '''
-  - type: checkboxes
+  - type: markdown
     attributes:
-      label: DO NOT REMOVE OR SKIP THE ISSUE TEMPLATE
+      value: |
-      description: Fill all fields even if you think it is irrelevant for the issue
+        > [!IMPORTANT]
-      options:
+        > Not providing the required (*) information will result in your issue being closed and ignored.
-        - label: I understand that I will be **blocked** if I *intentionally* remove or skip any mandatory\\* field
-          required: true
 '''.strip()
 
 
 def main():
-    fields = {'no_skip': NO_SKIP}
+    fields = {
-    fields['verbose'] = VERBOSE_TMPL % fields
+        'no_skip': NO_SKIP,
-    fields['verbose_optional'] = re.sub(r'(\n\s+validations:)?\n\s+required: true', '', fields['verbose'])
+        'verbose': VERBOSE,
+        'verbose_optional': re.sub(r'(\n\s+validations:)?\n\s+required: true', '', VERBOSE),
+    }
 
     infile, outfile = get_filename_args(has_infile=True)
     write_file(outfile, read_file(infile) % fields)