Bug Report Triage Checklist Template
Receive, triage, fix, and verify bug reports with a structured resolution process.
This free it checklist template includes 6 tasks organized into 2 sections. Use it to streamline your bug report triage process.
Intake & Triage
Document the bug report
Capture all details about the bug including steps to reproduce, expected vs actual behavior, and environment info.
- Bug Title (required)
- Steps to Reproduce (required)
- Severity (required) — Options: Critical, High, Medium, Low
- Reported By (required)
Reproduce and verify the bug
Attempt to reproduce the bug in a test environment. Confirm whether it's a valid issue and gather any additional context.
- Reproducible? (required) — Options: Yes - Consistent, Yes - Intermittent, Could Not Reproduce, Not a Bug
- Investigation Notes
Assign to developer
Assign the bug to the appropriate developer or team based on the area of the codebase affected.
- Assigned Developer (required)
- Ticket / Issue Link
Resolution
Implement fix
Develop and test the fix. Include details about what was changed and why.
- Fix Description (required)
- PR / Commit Link
QA verification
Verify the fix resolves the original issue and hasn't introduced any regressions.
- Verification Result (required) — Options: Passed, Failed - Needs Rework, Partial Fix
- Verified By (required)
Close and notify reporter
Close the bug ticket and notify the original reporter that the fix has been deployed.
- Reporter notified (required)
- Resolution Date (required)