diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index 0f38948..bb3f7eb 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -7,40 +7,24 @@ assignees: ''
 
 ---
 
-<!--
-For general questions please use the Discussions section of the project:
-
-https://github.com/bihealth/varfish-server/discussions
-
-For bug reports and feature requests please open a ticket using the templates!
--->
-
 **Describe the bug**
 A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
 
 **To Reproduce**
 Steps to reproduce the behavior:
-1. Go to '...'
-2. Click on '....'
-3. Scroll down to '....'
-4. See error
+1. Load Altamisa in Python or use via the CLI.
+2. Run this code '...'
+3. See error
 
 **Expected behavior**
 A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
 
-**Screenshots**
-If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
+**Output**
+Provide console output to help explain your problem.
 
-**Desktop (please complete the following information):**
+**System information (please complete the following information):**
  - OS: [e.g. iOS]
- - Browser [e.g. chrome, safari]
- - Version [e.g. 22]
-
-**Smartphone (please complete the following information):**
- - Device: [e.g. iPhone6]
- - OS: [e.g. iOS8.1]
- - Browser [e.g. stock browser, safari]
- - Version [e.g. 22]
+ - Python version
 
 **Additional context**
 Add any other context about the problem here.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
index 609d5be..ca0ac0b 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -7,16 +7,8 @@ assignees: ''
 
 ---
 
-<!--
-For general questions please use the Discussions section of the project:
-
-https://github.com/bihealth/varfish-server/discussions
-
-For bug reports and feature requests please open a ticket using the templates!
--->
-
 **Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
-A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...]
+A clear and concise description of what the problem is. E. g.: I'm always frustrated when [...]
 
 **Describe the solution you'd like**
 A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
@@ -25,4 +17,4 @@ A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
 A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
 
 **Additional context**
-Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.
+Add any other context about the feature request here.
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index 776284f..98f483d 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -1,11 +1,9 @@
 <!--
 
-NOTE
-NOTE In most cases, you should create an issue first, and only then
-NOTE a pull request.  Please see the contribution guidelines for
-NOTE further information.  In particular related to conventional
-NOTE commit messages.
-NOTE
+NOTE: In most cases, you should create an issue first, and only then
+a pull request. Please see the contribution guidelines for
+further information. In particular related to conventional
+commit messages.
 
 The title should have the following format: