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@@ -11,21 +11,17 @@ Happy contributing!
 
 ## What does this PR do?
 
-(Provide a description of what this PR does.)
+(Provide a description of what this PR does and why it's needed.)
 
 ## Test Plan
 
-(Write your test plan here. If you changed any code, please provide us with clear instructions on how you verified your changes work.)
+(Write your test plan here. If you changed any code, please provide us with clear instructions on how you verified your changes work. Screenshots may also be helpful.)
 
 ## Related PRs and Issues
 
-(If this PR is related to any other PR or resolves any issue or related to any issue link all related PR and issues here.)
+- (Related PR or issue)
 
-### Have you added your change to the [Changelog](https://github.com/appwrite/appwrite/blob/master/CHANGES.md)?
+## Checklist
 
-(The CHANGES.md file tracks all the changes that make it to the `main` branch. Add your change to this file in the following format)
-- One line description of your PR [#pr_number](Link to your PR)
-
-### Have you read the [Contributing Guidelines on issues](https://github.com/appwrite/appwrite/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md)?
-
-(Write your answer here.)
+- [ ] Have you read the [Contributing Guidelines on issues](https://github.com/appwrite/appwrite/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md)?
+- [ ] If the PR includes a change to an API's metadata (desc, label, params, etc.), does it also include updated API specs and example docs?