diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..cd5c59f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+## What
+
+_What do the changes do?_
+
+## Why
+
+_Why are these changes needed? Link any related issues._
+
+## Test Plan
+
+_How were the changes tested? What should a reviewer do to verify them?_
+
+## Dependencies
+
+- _Link to any dependent PRs or issues_
+
+## Release Notes
+
+_What should users know about this change? Write as if addressing a library consumer._
+
+## Screenshots
+
+_If applicable, include before/after output or benchmark results._
+
+## Checklist
+
+- [ ] `make test` passes
+- [ ] `make lint` passes
diff --git a/.golangci.yml b/.golangci.yml
index aec1731..772b31c 100644
--- a/.golangci.yml
+++ b/.golangci.yml
@@ -26,6 +26,15 @@ linters:
     # Performance
     - prealloc
 
+  exclusions:
+    rules:
+      # Test files get a looser pass on style rules.
+      - path: _test\.go
+        linters:
+          - gocritic
+          - revive
+          - gosec
+
   settings:
     staticcheck:
       # Enable all check suites: SA (bugs), S (simplifications), ST (style), QF (quickfixes).
@@ -89,11 +98,3 @@ formatters:
 issues:
   max-issues-per-linter: 0
   max-same-issues: 0
-
-  exclude-rules:
-    # Test files get a looser pass on style rules.
-    - path: _test\.go
-      linters:
-        - gocritic
-        - revive
-        - gosec