diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
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----
-name: 🛠 Feature request
-about: Suggest a new feature or idea for React Flow
-title: ''
-labels: 'feature request'
-assignees: ''
-
----
-
-**Please describe the feature that you want to propose**
-A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
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+name: 🛠 Feature request
+description: Suggest a new feature or idea for React Flow
+labels: feature request
+body:
+  - type: textarea
+    id: description
+    attributes:
+      label: Please describe the feature that you want to propose
+      description: A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
+    validations:
+      required: true