diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/release_checklist.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/release_checklist.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f8409d9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/release_checklist.md
@@ -0,0 +1,26 @@
+---
+name: Release checklist
+about: Track stable release readiness
+title: "release: vX.Y.Z"
+labels: ["release"]
+assignees: []
+---
+
+## Pre-release validation
+
+- [ ] Node import/startup passes on clean ComfyUI
+- [ ] Core workflows smoke-tested
+- [ ] `third_party/forks_manifest.yaml` reviewed/updated
+- [ ] `CHANGELOG.md` updated
+- [ ] Release notes drafted (`docs/RELEASE_NOTES_TEMPLATE.md`)
+
+## Publish
+
+- [ ] Create annotated tag (`vX.Y.Z`)
+- [ ] Push tag
+- [ ] Publish GitHub release with notes
+
+## Post-release
+
+- [ ] Announce stable version to users
+- [ ] Track regressions/bug reports
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..603126f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+## Summary
+
+Describe what this PR changes and why.
+
+## Type of change
+
+- [ ] Docs
+- [ ] Refactor
+- [ ] Feature
+- [ ] Fix
+- [ ] Breaking change
+
+## Checklist
+
+- [ ] I updated docs (if needed)
+- [ ] I updated `CHANGELOG.md` (if needed)
+- [ ] I tested node loading in ComfyUI
+- [ ] I documented third-party derivations/changes in `third_party/`
+- [ ] I verified no secrets/tokens are included
+
+## Testing Notes
+
+- ComfyUI version tested:
+- Platform tested:
+- Result:
+
+## Screenshots / Workflow evidence (optional)
+
+Attach screenshots or a workflow JSON reference if helpful.
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 541f4ab..42dcf5b 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -13,6 +13,10 @@ The format is inspired by Keep a Changelog and SemVer.
   - `third_party/THIRD_PARTY.md`
   - `third_party/forks_manifest.yaml`
   - `tools/report_mods.py`
+- Contribution/release templates:
+  - `.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md`
+  - `.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/release_checklist.md`
+  - `docs/RELEASE_NOTES_TEMPLATE.md`
 
 ## [0.1.0] - 2026-02-14
 
diff --git a/docs/RELEASE_NOTES_TEMPLATE.md b/docs/RELEASE_NOTES_TEMPLATE.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..52cb585
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/RELEASE_NOTES_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+# Release Notes Template
+
+Use this template when publishing a GitHub Release for a stable tag.
+
+## Title
+
+`vX.Y.Z`
+
+## Summary
+
+One short paragraph explaining what changed and why users should upgrade.
+
+## ✅ Tested Matrix
+
+- ComfyUI commit/tag:
+- Python version:
+- CUDA version:
+- GPU(s):
+- OS:
+
+## Added
+
+- 
+
+## Changed
+
+- 
+
+## Fixed
+
+- 
+
+## Breaking Changes
+
+- None / list here
+
+## Known Issues
+
+- 
+
+## Upgrade Notes
+
+- Any migration steps for users
+- Any node behavior changes to watch for
+
+## Install
+
+Production recommendation: install by tag/commit, not moving branch heads.
+
+```bash
+git clone --branch vX.Y.Z https://github.com/malkuthro/ComfyUI-Koolook.git
+```
diff --git a/docs/RELEASE_WORKFLOW.md b/docs/RELEASE_WORKFLOW.md
index a0e30d5..fa09bca 100644
--- a/docs/RELEASE_WORKFLOW.md
+++ b/docs/RELEASE_WORKFLOW.md
@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@ git push origin vX.Y.Z
 ```
 
 5. Publish GitHub release notes (what changed, tested matrix, known issues)
+   - use `docs/RELEASE_NOTES_TEMPLATE.md`
 
 ## Production Install Recommendation
 
diff --git a/third_party/forks_manifest.yaml b/third_party/forks_manifest.yaml
index f73ca9a..1f01071 100644
--- a/third_party/forks_manifest.yaml
+++ b/third_party/forks_manifest.yaml
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ entries:
     local_paths:
       - "k_easy_resize.py"
     status: "modified"
+    sync_state: "needs-upstream-reference"
     license: "unknown"
     notes: "Inspired by Resize Image V2; verify exact upstream commit/license metadata."
 
@@ -17,5 +18,18 @@ entries:
     source_ref: "n/a"
     local_paths: []
     status: "reference_only"
+    sync_state: "n/a"
     license: "unknown"
     notes: "No vendored code; integration reference in docs/workflows."
+
+  - id: "wan22_parameter_reference"
+    name: "Wan 2.2 parameter docs reference"
+    source_repo: "https://alidocs.dingtalk.com/i/nodes/EpGBa2Lm8aZxe5myC99MelA2WgN7R35y"
+    source_ref: "n/a"
+    local_paths:
+      - "config.json"
+      - "k_easy_wan22_prompt.py"
+    status: "reference_only"
+    sync_state: "manual"
+    license: "unknown"
+    notes: "Prompt parameter taxonomy inspired by external docs; no direct vendored code tracked yet."