From bb679acbf7feb06e2210f3698fab596c179f9adb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Mitchell Hashimoto <m@mitchellh.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:50:32 -0800
Subject: [PATCH] add discussion template

---
 .github/DISCUSSION_TEMPLATE/vouch-request.yml | 56 +++++++++++++++++++
 CONTRIBUTING.md                               |  5 +-
 2 files changed, 59 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 .github/DISCUSSION_TEMPLATE/vouch-request.yml

diff --git a/.github/DISCUSSION_TEMPLATE/vouch-request.yml b/.github/DISCUSSION_TEMPLATE/vouch-request.yml
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..320cc0518
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/DISCUSSION_TEMPLATE/vouch-request.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,56 @@
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    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.
+        >
+        > Keep your request **concise** and write it **in
+        > your own voice** — do not have an AI write this
+        > for you. A maintainer will comment `lgtm` 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
+  - 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.
+      placeholder: |
+        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?
+      placeholder: |
+        This bug affects users who...
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: checkboxes
+    attributes:
+      label: "I acknowledge that:"
+      options:
+        - label: >-
+            I have read the [Contributing Guide][contrib]
+            and understand the contribution process.
+          required: true
+        - label: >-
+            I have read and agree to follow the
+            [AI Usage Policy][ai].
+          required: true
+        - label: >-
+            I wrote this vouch request myself, in my
+            own voice, without AI generating it.
+          required: true
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 7467728e4..eb8f98219 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -33,8 +33,9 @@ the [AI Usage Policy](AI_POLICY.md). **This is very important.**
 
 We use a vouch system for first-time contributors:
 
-1. Open an issue describing what you want to change and why. Use
-   the "Contribution Proposal" template.
+1. Open a
+   [discussion in the "Vouch Request"](https://github.com/ghostty-org/ghostty/discussions/new?category=vouch-request)
+   category describing what you want to change and why. Follow the template.
 2. Keep it concise
 3. Write in your own voice, don't have an AI write this
 4. A maintainer will comment `lgtm` if approved