diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
index c891696..22c7708 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
@@ -15,3 +15,6 @@ contact_links:
     - name: GitHub Discussions
       url: https://github.com/humanbydefinition/create-textmode/discussions
       about: Ask questions, propose ideas, or start design discussions about the scaffolder.
+    - name: Discord
+      url: https://discord.gg/sjrw8QXNks
+      about: Ask usage questions or discuss the scaffolder before filing an issue.
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 354f13e..91b2ee6 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 
 <img alt="create-textmode — scaffold textmode.js with zero friction" src=".github/assets/readme-og.png" />
 
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