diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/submit-a-request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/submit-a-request.md
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@@ -11,6 +11,8 @@ assignees: ''
 
 A clear and concise description of what the feature or problem is.
 
+**Note:** This repository is for the GitHub CLI (`gh`) command-line tool. Please ensure your request is related to GitHub CLI functionality, not external applications or services.
+
 ### Proposed solution
 
 How will it benefit CLI and its users?
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 /share/man/man1
 /share/zsh/site-functions
 /gh-cli
+/gh
 .envrc
 /dist
 /site
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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+++ b/README.md
@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@
 
 `gh` is GitHub on the command line. It brings pull requests, issues, and other GitHub concepts to the terminal next to where you are already working with `git` and your code.
 
+> **Important:** This repository is specifically for the GitHub CLI (`gh`) command-line tool. Issues and requests should be related to GitHub CLI functionality only. For questions about other applications or services, please use the appropriate support channels for those products.
+
 ![screenshot of gh pr status](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/98482/84171218-327e7a80-aa40-11ea-8cd1-5177fc2d0e72.png)
 
 GitHub CLI is supported for users on GitHub.com, GitHub Enterprise Cloud, and GitHub Enterprise Server 2.20+ with support for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
diff --git a/docs/issue-guidelines.md b/docs/issue-guidelines.md
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+# Issue Guidelines for GitHub CLI
+
+This document provides guidance on what types of issues are appropriate for the GitHub CLI repository and how to handle requests that fall outside the scope of this project.
+
+## What belongs in this repository
+
+The GitHub CLI (`gh`) repository is specifically for:
+
+- Bug reports related to the `gh` command-line tool
+- Feature requests for new GitHub CLI functionality
+- Documentation improvements for the CLI
+- Enhancement requests for existing CLI commands
+
+## What does NOT belong in this repository
+
+Issues that should be redirected to other repositories or support channels:
+
+- **External applications**: Requests for Microsoft Store apps, browser extensions, or other third-party software
+- **GitHub.com website issues**: Use [GitHub Support](https://support.github.com/) instead
+- **GitHub API questions**: Use the [GitHub Community](https://github.community/) forum
+- **General programming questions**: Use [Stack Overflow](https://stackoverflow.com/) or similar platforms
+- **Other GitHub products**: Use the specific repository or support channel for that product
+
+## How to handle inappropriate issues
+
+If you encounter an issue that doesn't belong in this repository:
+
+1. **Be polite and helpful** when redirecting users
+2. **Explain why** the issue doesn't belong here
+3. **Provide alternative resources** where appropriate
+4. **Close the issue** with a clear explanation
+
+### Example response for inappropriate issues
+
+```
+Hi @username,
+
+Thank you for opening this issue. However, this repository is specifically for the GitHub CLI (`gh`) command-line tool. Your request for [brief description] appears to be unrelated to the GitHub CLI functionality.
+
+For [appropriate alternative], please [specific guidance/link].
+
+I'm closing this issue as it's outside the scope of this repository. If you have any questions about the GitHub CLI specifically, feel free to open a new issue with details about the CLI functionality you'd like to see.
+```
+
+## Resources
+
+- [Contributing Guidelines](.github/CONTRIBUTING.md)
+- [GitHub CLI Manual](https://cli.github.com/manual/)
+- [GitHub Support](https://support.github.com/)
+- [GitHub Community Forum](https://github.community/)
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