Request: Add Issue Templates to Improve Contribution Guidelines

[Arunvallal]

Description

I'd like to request the addition of an issue template file (.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md or .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/) to this repository to improve the quality and consistency of issue submissions.

Motivation

Having a standardized issue template would:

• Improve issue quality: Contributors would provide all necessary information upfront
• Save maintainer time: Reduce back-and-forth communication for missing details
• Streamline triage: Make it easier to categorize and prioritize issues
• Guide new contributors: Help first-time contributors understand what information is needed

Suggested Components

An effective issue template could include sections for:

• Issue Type (Bug Report, Feature Request, Documentation, etc.)
• Description of the problem or request
• Steps to Reproduce (for bugs)
• Expected vs. Actual Behavior
• Environment Details (Browser, OS, WebGPU support, WebLLM version, etc.)
• Model Information (which model was being used when the issue occurred)
• Screenshots/Logs (if applicable)
• Additional Context

Example Template Categories

Consider having multiple templates for different issue types:

1. Bug Report Template - for runtime issues, errors, crashes
2. Feature Request Template - for new functionality suggestions
3. Model Support Request - for requesting support for new models
4. Documentation Improvement - for docs updates and clarifications

References

GitHub's official documentation on issue templates:

• About issue and pull request templates
• Configuring issue templates

Additional Notes

This would complement any existing contribution guidelines and further enhance the contribution experience for the WebLLM Chat community. Given the technical nature of WebGPU and browser-based LLMs, having structured templates would be particularly valuable for collecting environment-specific information.

Thank you for considering this improvement!