diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.yaml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.yaml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..5b3f7c8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.yaml
@@ -0,0 +1,85 @@
+name: Bug Report
+description: Report a bug.
+labels: ["bug"]
+body:
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Describe the bug
+      description: Provide a clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Steps to reproduce
+      description: Provide detailed steps to replicate the bug.
+      placeholder: |
+        1. In this environment...
+        2. With this config...
+        3. Run '...'
+        4. See error...
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Expected behavior
+      description: What did you expect to happen?
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Current behavior
+      description: |
+        What actually happened?
+
+        Include full errors, stack traces, and/or relevant logs.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Possible reason(s)
+      description: Provide any insights into what might be causing the issue.
+    validations:
+      required: false
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Suggested fix
+      description: Provide any suggestions on how to resolve the bug.
+    validations:
+      required: false
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Branch, commit, and/or version
+      description: Provide the branch, commit, and/or version you're using.
+      placeholder: |
+        branch: issue-1
+        commit: abc123d
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Screenshots
+      description: If applicable, add screenshots with descriptions to help explain your problem.
+    validations:
+      required: false
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Environment details
+      description: Provide environment details (OS name and version, etc).
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional details
+      description: Provide any other additional details about the problem.
+    validations:
+      required: false
+  - type: dropdown
+    attributes:
+      label: Contribution
+      description: Can you contribute to the development of this feature?
+      options:
+        - "Yes, I can create a PR for this fix."
+        - "Yes, but I can only provide ideas and feedback."
+        - "No, I cannot contribute."
+    validations:
+      required: false
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-request.yaml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-request.yaml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..2e1ae644
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-request.yaml
@@ -0,0 +1,60 @@
+name: Feature Request
+description: Suggest an idea for this project.
+labels: ["enhancement"]
+body:
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Feature description
+      description: Provide a clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Use case
+      description: |
+        Why do you need this feature? For example: "I'm always frustrated when..."
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Proposed solution
+      description: Provide proposed solution.
+    validations:
+      required: false
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Alternatives considered
+      description: Describe any alternative solutions you've considered.
+    validations:
+      required: false
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Implementation details
+      description: Provide any technical details on how the feature might be implemented.
+    validations:
+      required: false
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Potential Impact
+      description: |
+        Discuss any potential impacts of this feature on existing functionality or performance, if known.
+        Will this feature cause breaking changes?
+        What challenges might arise?
+    validations:
+      required: false
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional context
+      description: Provide any other context or screenshots about the feature.
+    validations:
+      required: false
+  - type: dropdown
+    attributes:
+      label: Contribution
+      description: Can you contribute to the development of this feature?
+      options:
+        - "Yes, I can create a PR for this feature."
+        - "Yes, but I can only provide ideas and feedback."
+        - "No, I cannot contribute."
+    validations:
+      required: false
diff --git a/.github/workflows/checks.yaml b/.github/workflows/checks.yaml
index be38f3bf..9ffadd69 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/checks.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/checks.yaml
@@ -9,10 +9,10 @@ jobs:
       matrix:
         python-version: ["3.8", "3.9", "3.10", "3.11", "3.12"]
     steps:
-      - uses: actions/checkout@v3
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
 
       - name: Set up Python ${{ matrix.python-version }}
-        uses: actions/setup-python@v4
+        uses: actions/setup-python@v5
         with:
           python-version: ${{ matrix.python-version }}
 
@@ -23,10 +23,10 @@ jobs:
   lint:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
-      - uses: actions/checkout@v3
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
 
       - name: Setup Python
-        uses: actions/setup-python@v4
+        uses: actions/setup-python@v5
         with:
           python-version: 3.11
 
diff --git a/.github/workflows/release.yml b/.github/workflows/release.yml
index 1d8c7ac3..c3bff3c7 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release.yml
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ jobs:
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v4
       - name: Set up Python
-        uses: actions/setup-python@v4
+        uses: actions/setup-python@v5
         with:
           python-version: "3.x"
       - name: Install pypa/build
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: Build a binary wheel and a source tarball
         run: python3 -m build
       - name: Store the distribution packages
-        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v3
+        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
         with:
           name: python-package-distributions
           path: dist/
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ jobs:
       id-token: write # IMPORTANT: mandatory for trusted publishing
     steps:
       - name: Download all the dists
-        uses: actions/download-artifact@v3
+        uses: actions/download-artifact@v4
         with:
           name: python-package-distributions
           path: dist/
diff --git a/.github/workflows/stale.yaml b/.github/workflows/stale.yaml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..6a7b1339
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/workflows/stale.yaml
@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+name: "Stalebot for issues and PRs"
+
+on:
+  schedule:
+    - cron: "30 13 * * 1-5"
+
+jobs:
+  stale-high-priority:
+    uses: genomicmedlab/software-templates/.github/workflows/reusable-stale.yaml
+    with:
+      days-before-issue-stale: 90
+      days-before-pr-stale: 1
+      labels: priority:high
+
+  stale-medium-priority:
+    uses: genomicmedlab/software-templates/.github/workflows/reusable-stale.yaml
+    with:
+      days-before-issue-stale: 135
+      days-before-pr-stale: 3
+      labels: priority:medium
+
+  stale-low-priority:
+    uses: genomicmedlab/software-templates/.github/workflows/reusable-stale.yaml
+    with:
+      days-before-issue-stale: 180
+      days-before-pr-stale: 7
+      labels: priority:low