diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index d7b33901b..e90f9187e 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 ---
 name: Bug report
 about: Create a report to help us improve
-title: ''
-labels: 'bug'
+title: "Bug: "
+labels: ["bug", "triage"]
 assignees: ''
 
 ---
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
index 4d4eeffd9..e3b712223 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 ---
 name: Feature request
 about: Suggest an idea for a new feature
-title: ''
-labels: 'enhancement, awaiting-triage'
+title: "FEAT: "
+labels: ["enhancement", "triage"]
 assignees: ''
 
 ---
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ assignees: ''
 ## Feature Request
 
 ### Problem
-A clear and concise description how this idea has manifested and the context. Elaborate on the need for this feature and/or what could be improved. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...]
+A clear and concise description how this idea has manifested and the context. Elaborate on the need for this feature. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...]
 
 ### Requirements
 A clear and concise description of the requirements to satisfy the new feature. Detail what you expect from a successful implementation of the feature. Ex. When using this feature, it should [...]
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/improvement_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/improvement_request.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..570ef797d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/improvement_request.md
@@ -0,0 +1,46 @@
+---
+name: Improvement request
+about: Suggest an idea for improvement
+title: "IMPR: "
+labels: ["enhancement", "triage"]
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+## Improvement Request
+
+### Problem
+A clear and concise description how this idea has manifested and the context. Elaborate on the need for what could be improved. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...]
+
+### Requirements
+A clear and concise description of the requirements to satisfy the new improvement. Detail what you expect from a successful implementation of the improvement. Ex. When using this improvement, it should [...]
+
+### Justification
+Provide the key benefits in making this a supported improvement. Ex. Adding support for this improvement would ensure [...]
+
+### Alternative Considerations
+Do you currently have a work-around for this? Provide any alternative solutions or improvements you've considered.
+
+### Related Errors
+Add any errors as a direct result of not exposing this improvement.
+
+Please include steps to reproduce provided errors as follows:
+- OS (WIN | MACOS | Linux)
+- Python Version OR MATLAB Version
+- MySQL Version
+- MySQL Deployment Strategy (local-native | local-docker | remote)
+- DataJoint Version
+- Minimum number of steps to reliably reproduce the issue
+- Complete error stack as a result of evaluating the above steps
+
+### Screenshots
+If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your improvement.
+
+### Additional Research and Context
+Add any additional research or context that was conducted in creating this improvement request.
+
+For example:
+- Related GitHub issues and PR's either within this repository or in other relevant repositories.
+- Specific links to specific line or focus within source code.
+- Relevant summary of Maintainers development meetings, milestones, projects, etc.
+- Any additional supplemental web references or links that would further justify this improvement request.
diff --git a/.github/workflows/label_issues.yaml b/.github/workflows/label_issues.yaml
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..9504b5705
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/workflows/label_issues.yaml
@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+name: Label issues
+on:
+  issues:
+    types:
+      - reopened
+      - opened
+jobs:
+  label_issues:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    permissions:
+      issues: write
+    steps:
+      - run: gh issue edit "$NUMBER" --add-label "$LABELS"
+        env:
+          GH_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+          GH_REPO: ${{ github.repository }}
+          NUMBER: ${{ github.event.issue.number }}
+          LABELS: triage
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