diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index c617f99a9..5aac1e29d 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -1,36 +1,31 @@
-<sub>ℹ️ To keep reviews fast and effective, please make sure you’ve [read our pull request guidelines](https://github.com/louislam/uptime-kuma/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#can-i-create-a-pull-request-for-uptime-kuma)</sub>
+# Summary
 
-## 📝 Summary of changes done and why they are done
+In this pull request, the following changes are made:
 
-<!-- Provide a clear summary of the purpose and scope of this pull request-->
-
-## 📋 Related issues
+- Foobar was changed to FooFoo, because ...
 
 <!--Please link any GitHub issues or tasks that this pull request addresses-->
 
 - Relates to #issue-number <!--this links related the issue-->
 - Resolves #issue-number <!--this auto-closes the issue-->
 
-## 📄 Checklist
-
 <details>
 <summary>Please follow this checklist to avoid unnecessary back and forth (click to expand)</summary>
 
 - [ ] ⚠️ If there are Breaking change (a fix or feature that alters existing functionality in a way that could cause issues) I have called them out
 - [ ] 🧠 I have disclosed any use of LLMs/AI in this contribution and reviewed all generated content.
       I understand that I am responsible for and able to explain every line of code I submit.
-- [ ] 🔍 My code adheres to the style guidelines of this project.
-- [ ] ⚠️ My changes generate no new warnings.
-- [ ] 🛠️ I have reviewed and tested my code.
+- [ ] 🔍 Any UI changes adhere to visual style of this project.
+- [ ] 🛠️ I have self-reviewed and self-tested my code to ensure it works as expected.
 - [ ] 📝 I have commented my code, especially in hard-to-understand areas (e.g., using JSDoc for methods).
 - [ ] 🤖 I added or updated automated tests where appropriate.
 - [ ] 📄 Documentation updates are included (if applicable).
-- [ ] 🔒 I have considered potential security impacts and mitigated risks.
 - [ ] 🧰 Dependency updates are listed and explained.
+- [ ] ⚠️ CI passes and is green.
 
 </details>
 
-## 📷 Screenshots or Visual Changes
+## Screenshots for Visual Changes
 
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diff --git a/.github/workflows/new_contributor_pr.yml b/.github/workflows/new_contributor_pr.yml
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..c0f54e81e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/workflows/new_contributor_pr.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+name: New contributor message
+
+on:
+  # Safety
+  # This workflow uses pull_request_target so it can run with write permissions on first-time contributor PRs.
+  # It is safe because it does not check out or execute any code from the pull request and
+  # only uses the pinned, trusted actions/first-interaction action
+  pull_request_target:  # zizmor: ignore[dangerous-triggers]
+    types: [opened]
+    branches:
+      - master
+
+permissions:
+  pull-requests: write
+
+jobs:
+  build:
+    if: github.repository == 'louislam/uptime-kuma'
+    name: Hello new contributor
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    timeout-minutes: 60
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/first-interaction@1c4688942c71f71d4f5502a26ea67c331730fa4d # v3.1.0
+        with:
+          repo-token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+          pr-message: |
+            Hello! Thank you for your contribution 👋
+
+            As this is your first contribution, please be sure to check out our
+            [Pull Request guidelines](https://github.com/louislam/uptime-kuma/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#can-i-create-a-pull-request-for-uptime-kuma).
+
+            In particular:
+            - Mark your PR as Draft while you’re still making changes
+            - Mark it as Ready for review once it’s fully ready 🟢
+
+            If you have any design or process questions, feel free to ask them right here in this pull request - unclear documentation is a bug too.
+
+            Thanks for lending a paw to Uptime Kuma 🐻
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 59b744233..2164469bd 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -175,8 +175,8 @@ You can mention me if you ask a question on the subreddit.
 
 ### Create Pull Requests
 
-We DO NOT accept all types of pull requests and do not want to waste your time. Please be sure that you have read and follow pull request rules:
-[CONTRIBUTING.md#can-i-create-a-pull-request-for-uptime-kuma](https://github.com/louislam/uptime-kuma/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#can-i-create-a-pull-request-for-uptime-kuma)
+Pull requests are awesome.
+To keep reviews fast and effective, please make sure you’ve [read our pull request guidelines](https://github.com/louislam/uptime-kuma/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#can-i-create-a-pull-request-for-uptime-kuma).
 
 ### Test Pull Requests