diff --git a/.github/DISCUSSION_TEMPLATE/vouch-request.yml b/.github/DISCUSSION_TEMPLATE/vouch-request.yml
index aa7ea3cbc..c243f0f8d 100644
--- a/.github/DISCUSSION_TEMPLATE/vouch-request.yml
+++ b/.github/DISCUSSION_TEMPLATE/vouch-request.yml
@@ -3,37 +3,23 @@ body:
     attributes:
       value: |
         > [!IMPORTANT]
-        > This form is for **first-time contributors** who
-        > need to be vouched before submitting pull requests.
-        > Please read the [Contributing Guide][contrib] and
-        > [AI Usage Policy][ai] before submitting.
+        > This form is for **first-time contributors** who need to be vouched before submitting pull requests. Please read the [Contributing Guide](https://github.com/ghostty-org/ghostty/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) and [AI Usage Policy](https://github.com/ghostty-org/ghostty/blob/main/AI_POLICY.md) before submitting.
         >
-        > Keep your request **concise** and write it **in
-        > your own voice** — do not have an AI write this
-        > for you. A maintainer will comment `!vouch` if your
-        > request is approved, after which you can submit
-        > PRs.
-
-        [contrib]: https://github.com/ghostty-org/ghostty/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md
-        [ai]: https://github.com/ghostty-org/ghostty/blob/main/AI_POLICY.md
+        > Keep your request **concise** and write it **in your own voice** — do not have an AI write this for you. A maintainer will comment `!vouch` if your request is approved, after which you can submit PRs.
   - type: textarea
     attributes:
       label: What do you want to change?
       description: |
-        Describe the change you'd like to make to Ghostty.
-        If there is an existing issue or discussion,
-        link to it.
+        Describe the change you'd like to make to Ghostty. If there is an existing issue or discussion, link to it.
       placeholder: |
-        I'd like to fix the rendering issue described
-        in #1234 where...
+        I'd like to fix the rendering issue described in #1234 where...
     validations:
       required: true
   - type: textarea
     attributes:
       label: Why do you want to make this change?
       description: |
-        Explain your motivation. Why is this change
-        important or useful?
+        Explain your motivation. Why is this change important or useful?
       placeholder: |
         This bug affects users who...
     validations:
@@ -43,12 +29,12 @@ body:
       label: "I acknowledge that:"
       options:
         - label: >-
-            I have read the [Contributing Guide][contrib]
+            I have read the [Contributing Guide](https://github.com/ghostty-org/ghostty/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md)
             and understand the contribution process.
           required: true
         - label: >-
             I have read and agree to follow the
-            [AI Usage Policy][ai].
+            [AI Usage Policy](https://github.com/ghostty-org/ghostty/blob/main/AI_POLICY.md).
           required: true
         - label: >-
             I wrote this vouch request myself, in my