langchain/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-request.yml

name: "✨ Feature Request"
description: Request a new feature or enhancement for LangChain. For questions, please use the LangChain forum (below).
labels: ["feature request"]
type: feature
body:
  - type: markdown
    attributes:
      value: |
        Thank you for taking the time to request a new feature. All contributions must be in English. See our [language policy](https://docs.langchain.com/oss/python/contributing/overview#language-policy).

        Use this to request NEW FEATURES or ENHANCEMENTS in LangChain. For bug reports, please use the bug report template. For usage questions and general design questions, please use the [LangChain Forum](https://forum.langchain.com/).

        Relevant links to check before filing a feature request to see if your request has already been made or
        if there's another way to achieve what you want:

        * [Documentation](https://docs.langchain.com/oss/python/langchain/overview),
        * [API Reference Documentation](https://reference.langchain.com/python/),
        * [LangChain ChatBot](https://chat.langchain.com/)
        * [GitHub search](https://github.com/langchain-ai/langchain),
        * [LangChain Forum](https://forum.langchain.com/),
  - type: checkboxes
    id: checks
    attributes:
      label: Checked other resources
      description: Please confirm and check all the following options.
      options:
        - label: This is a feature request, not a bug report or usage question.
          required: true
        - label: I added a clear and descriptive title that summarizes the feature request.
          required: true
        - label: I used the GitHub search to find a similar feature request and didn't find it.
          required: true
        - label: I checked the LangChain documentation and API reference to see if this feature already exists.
          required: true
        - label: This is not related to the langchain-community package.
          required: true
  - type: checkboxes
    id: package
    attributes:
      label: Package (Required)
      description: |
        Which `langchain` package(s) is this request related to? Select at least one.

        Note that if the package you are requesting for is not listed here, it is not in this repository (e.g. `langchain-google-genai` is in `langchain-ai/langchain`).

        Please submit feature requests for other packages to their respective repositories.
      options:
        - label: langchain
        - label: langchain-openai
        - label: langchain-anthropic
        - label: langchain-classic
        - label: langchain-core
        - label: langchain-model-profiles
        - label: langchain-tests
        - label: langchain-text-splitters
        - label: langchain-chroma
        - label: langchain-deepseek
        - label: langchain-exa
        - label: langchain-fireworks
        - label: langchain-groq
        - label: langchain-huggingface
        - label: langchain-mistralai
        - label: langchain-nomic
        - label: langchain-ollama
        - label: langchain-openrouter
        - label: langchain-perplexity
        - label: langchain-qdrant
        - label: langchain-xai
        - label: Other / not sure / general
  - type: textarea
    id: feature-description
    validations:
      required: true
    attributes:
      label: Feature Description
      description: |
        Please provide a clear and concise description of the feature you would like to see added to LangChain.

        What specific functionality are you requesting? Be as detailed as possible.
      placeholder: |
        I would like LangChain to support...

        This feature would allow users to...
  - type: textarea
    id: use-case
    validations:
      required: true
    attributes:
      label: Use Case
      description: |
        Describe the specific use case or problem this feature would solve.

        Why do you need this feature? What problem does it solve for you or other users?
      placeholder: |
        I'm trying to build an application that...

        Currently, I have to work around this by...

        This feature would help me/users to...
  - type: textarea
    id: proposed-solution
    validations:
      required: false
    attributes:
      label: Proposed Solution
      description: |
        If you have ideas about how this feature could be implemented, please describe them here.

        This is optional but can be helpful for maintainers to understand your vision.
      placeholder: |
        I think this could be implemented by...

        The API could look like...

        ```python
        # Example of how the feature might work
        ```
  - type: textarea
    id: alternatives
    validations:
      required: false
    attributes:
      label: Alternatives Considered
      description: |
        Have you considered any alternative solutions or workarounds?

        What other approaches have you tried or considered?
      placeholder: |
        I've tried using...

        Alternative approaches I considered:
        1. ...
        2. ...

        But these don't work because...
  - type: textarea
    id: additional-context
    validations:
      required: false
    attributes:
      label: Additional Context
      description: |
        Add any other context, screenshots, examples, or references that would help explain your feature request.
      placeholder: |
        Related issues: #...

        Similar features in other libraries:
        - ...

        Additional context or examples:
        - ...