diff --git a/.editorconfig b/.editorconfig
index 28e1806f34..45946eaa25 100644
--- a/.editorconfig
+++ b/.editorconfig
@@ -8,6 +8,6 @@ end_of_line = lf
 insert_final_newline = true
 trim_trailing_whitespace = true
 
-[.md]
+[*.md]
 insert_final_newline = false
 trim_trailing_whitespace = false
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
index dbcf557819..b847fac37f 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -1,9 +1,10 @@
-> **Please note that this template is not optional.** If you proceed with this form,
-please fill out _all_ fields, or your issue may be closed as "invalid."
-Please do not delete this template. Please ask questions on StackOverflow or the
-webpack Gitter (https://gitter.im/webpack/webpack). _General questions, how-to
-questions, and support requests will be closed._
-**Please do remove this header to acknowledge this message.**
+<!--
+  Please note that this template is not optional.
+  Please fill out _ALL_ fields, or your issue may be closed as "invalid."
+  Please do not delete this template.
+  Please ask questions on StackOverflow or Gitter (https://gitter.im/webpack/webpack).
+  General questions, how-to questions, and support requests will be closed.
+-->
 
 * Operating System:
 * Node Version:
@@ -11,10 +12,12 @@ questions, and support requests will be closed._
 * webpack Version:
 * webpack-dev-server Version:
 
-<!-- Please place an x, no spaces, in all [ ] that apply -->
+<!--
+  Please place an x, no spaces, in all [ ] that apply
+  Please note that we are NOT accepting FEATURE requests at this time.
+-->
 
 - [ ] This is a **bug**
-- [ ] This is a **feature** request
 - [ ] This is a **modification** request
 
 ### Code
@@ -48,4 +51,3 @@ questions, and support requests will be closed._
 ### For Bugs; How can we reproduce the behavior?
 
 ### For Features; What is the motivation and/or use-case for the feature?
-
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index e5a4d7d9f1..7f484491db 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -1,15 +1,36 @@
-<!-- Thanks for submitting a pull request! Please provide enough information so that others can review your pull request. -->
+<!--
+  Thank you for submitting a pull request!
+  Please note that this template is not optional.
+  Please fill out _ALL_ fields, or your pull request may be rejected.
+  Please do not delete this template. Please do remove this header to acknowledge this message.`
 
-**What kind of change does this PR introduce?**
-<!-- E.g. a bugfix, feature, refactoring, build related change, etc… -->
+  Please note that we are NOT accepting new FEATURE requests at this time.
+  Please place an x, no spaces, in all [ ] that apply
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-**Did you add or update the `examples/`?**
+- [ ] This is a **bugfix**
+- [ ] This is a **code refactor**
+- [ ] This is a **test update**
+- [ ] This is a **typo fix**
+- [ ] This is a **metadata update**
 
-**Summary**
-<!-- Explain the **motivation** for making this change. What existing problem does the pull request solve? -->
-<!-- Try to link to an open issue for more information. -->
+### For Bugs and Features; did you add new tests?
 
-**Does this PR introduce a breaking change?**
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+<!-- Please note that we won't approve your changes if you don't add tests. -->
 
-**Other information**
+### Motivation / Use-Case
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+<!--
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+  What existing problem does the pull request solve?
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+
+### Breaking Changes
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+<!--
+  If this PR introduces a breaking change, please describe the impact and a
+  migration path for existing applications.
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+
+### Additional Info
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 1b23898c9f..d0180a233d 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -19,6 +19,15 @@ live reloading. This should be used for **development only**.
 It uses [webpack-dev-middleware][middleware-url] under the hood, which provides
 fast in-memory access to the webpack assets.
 
+## Project in Maintenance
+
+**Please note that `webpack-dev-server` is presently in a maintenance-only mode**
+and will not be accepting any additional features in the near term. Most new feature
+requests can be accomplished with Express middleware; please look into using
+the [`before`](https://webpack.js.org/configuration/dev-server/#devserver-before)
+and [`after`](https://webpack.js.org/configuration/dev-server/#devserver-after)
+hooks in the documentation.
+
 ## Getting Started
 
 First thing's first, install the module: