diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
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@@ -10,7 +10,15 @@ assignees: ''
 **Describe the bug**
 A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
 
-**To Reproduce**
+**Complete Minimal Reproducible Example**
+To help us identify and fix the bug more efficiently, please provide a *complete minimal reproducible example* (MRE) that demonstrates the issue. This includes the smallest amount of code that reproduces the bug, along with any necessary configuration or dependencies. Follow these guidelines for your MRE:
+
+- **Isolate the Problem**: Trim down your code to the bare minimum that still triggers the bug.
+- **Include Environment and Dependencies**: Mention any specific setup, versions, and dependencies needed.
+- **Step-by-Step Instructions**: Ensure you include clear instructions to run your example and replicate the issue.
+
+**Note**: Creating a minimal example might take extra effort, but it's incredibly valuable for quickly resolving your issue. Reports with clear, concise, and complete examples are addressed more promptly.
+
 Steps to reproduce the behavior:
 1. Go to '...'
 2. Click on '....'
@@ -24,10 +32,10 @@ A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
 If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
 
 **Tech Stack (please complete the following information):**
- - weaviate server version:
- - weaviate modules enabled e.g. txt2vec-openai:
- - langchain-weaviate version:
- - langchain version:
+- weaviate server version:
+- weaviate modules enabled e.g. txt2vec-openai:
+- langchain-weaviate version:
+- langchain version:
 
 **Additional context**
 Add any other context about the problem here.