Nicholas Homenda reorganized the issue template structure for the samvera/hyrax repository to streamline contributor guidance and improve triage efficiency. He relocated the template file within the .github directory and introduced YAML frontmatter to clarify the template’s name and purpose, enhancing both onboarding and issue reporting clarity. This work involved repository management using Git and leveraged Markdown for documentation updates. The change was implemented as a low-risk, non-breaking update, preserving compatibility while improving repository hygiene. By focusing on template architecture and documentation discipline, Nicholas enabled faster triage and higher-quality issue reports, addressing maintainability and contributor experience in a targeted manner.