diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..506282de
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,57 @@
+name: Bug Report
+description: Report a bug or regression in functionality
+
+body:
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: affected-packages
+    attributes:
+      label: With what library do you have an issue?
+      options:
+        - native-federation
+        - module-federation
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: reproduction
+    attributes:
+      label: Reproduction of the bug/regression with instructions
+      description: If on Native Federation, use our [Stackblitz template](https://stackblitz.com/github/rainerhahnekamp/native-federation-stackblitz?file=projects%2Fhost%2Fsrc%2Fapp%2Fapp.routes.ts) to reproduce the issue
+      placeholder: If the bug/regression does not include a reproduction via StackBlitz or GitHub repo, your issue may be closed without resolution.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: expected_behavior
+    attributes:
+      label: Expected behavior
+      description: Describe what the expected behavior would be.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: version
+    attributes:
+      label: Versions of Native/Module Federation, Angular, Node, Browser, and operating system
+      placeholder: |
+        Native/Module Federation:
+        Angular:
+        Node:
+        Browser:
+        Operating system(s):
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: other
+    attributes:
+      label: Other information
+
+  - type: checkboxes
+    id: assistance
+    attributes:
+      label: I would be willing to submit a PR to fix this issue
+      description: Assistance is provided if you need help submitting a pull request
+      options:
+        - label: 'Yes'
+        - label: 'No'
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-request.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-request.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..fd08ab2e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-request.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+name: Feature Request
+description: Submit a Request For Consideration
+
+body:
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: affected-packages
+    attributes:
+      label: For which library do you have a feature request?
+      options:
+        - native-federation
+        - module-federation
+        - other
+      multiple: true
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: information
+    attributes:
+      label: Information
+      description: What feature would you like to see added?
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: alternatives
+    attributes:
+      label: Describe any alternatives/workarounds you're currently using
+
+  - type: checkboxes
+    id: assistance
+    attributes:
+      label: I would be willing to submit a PR to fix this issue
+      description: Assistance is provided if you need help submitting a pull request
+      options:
+        - label: 'Yes'
+        - label: 'No'
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/question.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/question.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..fc9afc18
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/question.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+name: Question / Help
+description: Ask a question or request help
+
+body:
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: affected-packages
+    attributes:
+      label: For which library do you need help?
+      options:
+        - native-federation
+        - module-federation
+        - other
+      multiple: true
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: information
+    attributes:
+      label: Question
+      description: What do you need help with?
+    validations:
+      required: true
diff --git a/libs/native-federation-runtime/src/lib/init-federation.ts b/libs/native-federation-runtime/src/lib/init-federation.ts
index cbcc8f99..466e6ba5 100644
--- a/libs/native-federation-runtime/src/lib/init-federation.ts
+++ b/libs/native-federation-runtime/src/lib/init-federation.ts
@@ -11,14 +11,15 @@ import { appendImportMap } from './utils/add-import-map';
 import { FederationInfo } from './model/federation-info';
 
 export async function initFederation(
-  remotesOrManifestUrl: Record<string, string> | string = {}
+  remotesOrManifestUrl: Record<string, string> | string = {},
+  o: {hostRemoteEntry:string|false} = {hostRemoteEntry:'./remoteEntry.json'}
 ): Promise<ImportMap> {
   const remotes =
     typeof remotesOrManifestUrl === 'string'
       ? await loadManifest(remotesOrManifestUrl)
       : remotesOrManifestUrl;
 
-  const hostInfo = await loadFederationInfo('./remoteEntry.json');
+  const hostInfo = await loadFederationInfo(o.hostRemoteEntry);
   const hostImportMap = await processHostInfo(hostInfo);
   const remotesImportMap = await processRemoteInfos(remotes);
 
@@ -87,7 +88,9 @@ function createRemoteImportMap(
   return { imports, scopes };
 }
 
-async function loadFederationInfo(url: string): Promise<FederationInfo> {
+async function loadFederationInfo(url: string|false): Promise<FederationInfo> {
+  if(!url) return {name: "host", exposes: [], shared: []};
+  
   const info = (await fetch(url).then((r) => r.json())) as FederationInfo;
   return info;
 }
diff --git a/libs/native-federation/src/utils/angular-esbuild-adapter.ts b/libs/native-federation/src/utils/angular-esbuild-adapter.ts
index 66939c14..3a7279f3 100644
--- a/libs/native-federation/src/utils/angular-esbuild-adapter.ts
+++ b/libs/native-federation/src/utils/angular-esbuild-adapter.ts
@@ -269,7 +269,7 @@ async function runEsbuild(
     splitting: kind === 'mapping-or-exposed',
     platform: 'browser',
     format: 'esm',
-    target: ['esnext'],
+    target: target,
     logLimit: kind === 'shared-package' ? 1 : 0,
     plugins: plugins || [
       createCompilerPlugin(