mkdocs-material/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/03-request-a-change.yml

name: Request a change
description: Want to submit an idea? Propose a change or feature request
body:

  - type: textarea
    id: context
    attributes:
      label: Context
      description: >-
        This field is optional. You may provide additional context for the idea
        you want to propose, helping us to understand what you are working on
        and what you are trying to achieve. If the context is not relevant, you
        can leave this field empty.
        [More](https://squidfunk.github.io/mkdocs-material/contributing/requesting-a-change/#context)

  - type: textarea
    id: description
    attributes:
      label: Description
      description: >-
        Please provide a detailed description of your idea in 2-3 sentences so
        that we maintainers can fully understand what change, feature, or the
        improvement you are proposing. Don't yet explain the benefits of your
        idea, we'll come to that. Focus on functionality.
        [More](https://squidfunk.github.io/mkdocs-material/contributing/requesting-a-change/#description)
    validations:
      required: true

  - type: textarea
    id: related-links
    attributes:
      label: Related links
      description: >-
        Please list all links to open and closed [issues](https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/issues),
        [discussions](https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/discussions),
        or to [documentation sections](https://squidfunk.github.io/mkdocs-material/)
        that are relevant to your idea. If you discussed your idea with the
        community on our [discussion board](https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/discussions)
        prior to creating this change request, please link the discussion here as well.
        [More](https://squidfunk.github.io/mkdocs-material/contributing/requesting-a-change/#related-links)
      value: |-
        - [Requesting a change](https://squidfunk.github.io/mkdocs-material/contributing/requesting-a-change/)
        -
    validations:
      required: true

  - type: textarea
    id: use-cases
    attributes:
      label: Use Cases
      description: >-
        Please explain how your idea will work from an author's and user's
        perspective. Elaborate on how the change would positively impact not only
        you but our community and how it aligns with the goals and [philosophy](https://squidfunk.github.io/mkdocs-material/philosophy/)
        of the project.
        [More](https://squidfunk.github.io/mkdocs-material/contributing/requesting-a-change/#use-cases)
    validations:
      required: true

  - type: textarea
    id: visuals
    attributes:
      label: Visuals
      description: >-
        This field is optional. You may provide sketches, screenshots, mockups,
        or external assets to illustrate your idea. If you have seen this change,
        feature, or improvement used in other static site generators or themes,
        please describe how it is implemented and advertised.
        [More](https://squidfunk.github.io/mkdocs-material/contributing/requesting-a-change/#visuals)
      placeholder: |-
        Drag and drop images here or link external assets.

  - type: checkboxes
    id: checklist
    attributes:
      label: Before submitting
      description:
        Please ensure your idea fulfills all of the following requirements. If
        you need clarification on a specific requirement, follow the link to
        learn about it and understand why it is necessary before ticking the box.
        This will save the maintainers and you valuable time.
      options:
      - label: >-
            I have read and followed the [change request guidelines](https://squidfunk.github.io/mkdocs-material/contributing/requesting-a-change/).
        required: true
      - label: >-
            I have verified that [my idea is a change request and not a bug report](https://squidfunk.github.io/mkdocs-material/contributing/requesting-a-change/#its-not-a-bug-its-a-feature).
        required: true
      - label: >-
            I have ensured that, to the best of my knowledge, [my idea will benefit the entire community](https://squidfunk.github.io/mkdocs-material/contributing/requesting-a-change/#benefit-for-the-community).
        required: true
      - label: >-
            I have included relevant links to [the documentation](https://squidfunk.github.io/mkdocs-material/), related [issues](https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/issues),
            and [discussions](https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/discussions) to underline the need for my idea.
        required: true