diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index 2314b658..79075ca3 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -7,6 +7,12 @@ assignees: ''
 
 ---
 
+## Before submitting
+
+- [ ] I searched [existing issues](https://github.com/thedotmack/claude-mem/issues) and confirmed this is not a duplicate
+
+---
+
 ## ⚡ Quick Bug Report (Recommended)
 
 **Use the automated bug report generator** for comprehensive diagnostics:
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
index 982a4dc0..eae73a33 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -7,6 +7,12 @@ assignees: ''
 
 ---
 
+## Before submitting
+
+- [ ] I searched [existing issues](https://github.com/thedotmack/claude-mem/issues) and confirmed this is not a duplicate
+
+---
+
 **Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
 A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...]
 
diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index d7ecb202..6a37b534 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -30,4 +30,7 @@ src/ui/viewer.html
 
 # Prevent other malformed path directories
 http*/
-https*/
\ No newline at end of file
+https*/
+
+# Ignore WebStorm project files (for dinosaur IDE users)
+.idea/