diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
index e4c776ed9..f754d16c7 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
@@ -6,15 +6,14 @@ body:
     attributes:
       value: >
 
-        If you have a general question, please ask it in the [Discussions](https://github.com/YosysHQ/yosys/discussions) area
-        or join our [IRC Channel](https://web.libera.chat/#yosys) or [Community Slack](https://join.slack.com/t/yosyshq/shared_invite/zt-1aopkns2q-EiQ97BeQDt_pwvE41sGSuA).
+        If you have a general question, please ask it on the [Discourse forum](https://yosyshq.discourse.group/).
 
 
         If you have a feature request, please fill out the appropriate issue form, this form is for bugs and/or regressions.
 
 
         Please contact [YosysHQ GmbH](https://www.yosyshq.com/) if you need
-        commercial support for Yosys.
+        commercial support or work done for Yosys.
 
   - type: input
     id: yosys_version
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/docs_report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/docs_report.yml
index aa65c63b9..c3ad2f7cc 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/docs_report.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/docs_report.yml
@@ -6,8 +6,7 @@ body:
     attributes:
       value: >
 
-        If you have a general question, please ask it in the [Discussions](https://github.com/YosysHQ/yosys/discussions) area
-        or join our [IRC Channel](https://web.libera.chat/#yosys) or [Community Slack](https://join.slack.com/t/yosyshq/shared_invite/zt-1aopkns2q-EiQ97BeQDt_pwvE41sGSuA).
+        If you have a general question, please ask it on the [Discourse forum](https://yosyshq.discourse.group/).
 
 
         If you have found a bug in Yosys, or in building the documentation,
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
index c521b5296..49d86f341 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
@@ -1,18 +1,17 @@
 name: Feature Request
-description: "Submit a feature request for Yosys" 
+description: "Submit a feature request for Yosys"
 labels: ["feature-request"]
 body:
   - type: markdown
     attributes:
       value: >
 
-        If you have a general question, please ask it in the [Discussions](https://github.com/YosysHQ/yosys/discussions) area
-        or join our [IRC Channel](https://web.libera.chat/#yosys) or [Community Slack](https://join.slack.com/t/yosyshq/shared_invite/zt-1aopkns2q-EiQ97BeQDt_pwvE41sGSuA).
-        
+        If you have a general question, please ask it on the [Discourse forum](https://yosyshq.discourse.group/).
+
 
         If you have a bug report, please fill out the appropriate issue form, this form is for feature requests.
 
-        
+
         Please contact [YosysHQ GmbH](https://www.yosyshq.com/) if you need
         commercial support or work done for Yosys.
 
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index 82daf609d..d8d929f3f 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
+_If your work is part of a larger effort, please discuss your general plans on [Discourse](https://yosyshq.discourse.group/) first to align your vision with maintainers._
+
 _What are the reasons/motivation for this change?_
 
 _Explain how this is achieved._
 
-_If applicable, please suggest to reviewers how they can test the change._
+_Make sure your change comes with tests. If not possible, share how a reviewer might evaluate it._
+
+_These template prompts can be deleted when you're done responding to them._
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/docs/source/yosys_internals/extending_yosys/extensions.rst b/docs/source/yosys_internals/extending_yosys/extensions.rst
index d30dd2bae..74a7d72d6 100644
--- a/docs/source/yosys_internals/extending_yosys/extensions.rst
+++ b/docs/source/yosys_internals/extending_yosys/extensions.rst
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ Writing extensions
 .. todo:: update to use :file:`/code_examples/extensions/test*.log`
 
 This chapter contains some bits and pieces of information about programming
-yosys extensions. Don't be afraid to ask questions on the YosysHQ Slack.
+yosys extensions. Don't be afraid to ask questions on the YosysHQ Discourse.
 
 .. todo:: mention coding guide