diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/small-change.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/small-change.md
index 2ff933c4..e15fdd99 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/small-change.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/small-change.md
@@ -15,6 +15,10 @@ Not applicable.
 
 Not applicable.
 
+## Interface changes
+
+<!-- Describe any changed interfaces, such as topics, services, or parameters, including debugging interfaces -->
+
 ## Pre-review checklist for the PR author
 
 The PR author **must** check the checkboxes below when creating the PR.
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/standard-change.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/standard-change.md
index 7aedefd0..391af629 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/standard-change.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/standard-change.md
@@ -18,6 +18,19 @@
 
 <!-- Describe any changed interfaces, such as topics, services, or parameters. -->
 
+### ROS Topic Changes
+
+<!-- | Topic Name       | Type                | Direction | Update Description                                            | -->
+<!-- | ---------------- | ------------------- | --------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- | -->
+<!-- | `/example_topic` | `std_msgs/String`   | Subscribe | Description of what the topic is used for in the system       | -->
+<!-- | `/another_topic` | `sensor_msgs/Image` | Publish   | Also explain if it is added / modified / deleted with the PR | -->
+
+### ROS Parameter Changes
+
+<!-- | Parameter Name       | Default Value | Update Description                                  | -->
+<!-- | -------------------- | ------------- | --------------------------------------------------- | -->
+<!-- | `example_parameters` | `1.0`         | Describe the parameter and also explain the updates | -->
+
 ## Effects on system behavior
 
 <!-- Describe how this PR affects the system behavior. -->
diff --git a/.pre-commit-config-optional.yaml b/.pre-commit-config-optional.yaml
index b2d8c5e8..8c9345e1 100644
--- a/.pre-commit-config-optional.yaml
+++ b/.pre-commit-config-optional.yaml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 repos:
   - repo: https://github.com/tcort/markdown-link-check
-    rev: v3.12.1
+    rev: v3.12.2
     hooks:
       - id: markdown-link-check
         args: [--quiet, --config=.markdown-link-check.json]