diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index 31eb7a224..0166b3ce3 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -37,4 +37,4 @@ Add any other context about the problem here.
 
 **Version Consideration**
 
-Inspector V2 is under development to address architectural and UX improvements. See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for information about V2 development.
+Inspector V2 is under development to address architectural and UX improvements. During this time, V1 contributions should focus on **bug fixes and MCP spec compliance**. See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for more details.
diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 50189d360..3d39fb529 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 <!-- Provide a brief description of what this PR does -->
 
-> **Note:** Inspector V2 is under development to address architectural and UX improvements. See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for information about V2 development.
+> **Note:** Inspector V2 is under development to address architectural and UX improvements. During this time, V1 contributions should focus on **bug fixes and MCP spec compliance**. See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for more details.
 
 ## Type of Change
 
diff --git a/AGENTS.md b/AGENTS.md
index b0e467129..27d28f72d 100644
--- a/AGENTS.md
+++ b/AGENTS.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # MCP Inspector Development Guide
 
-> **Note:** Inspector V2 is under development to address architectural and UX improvements. These guidelines apply to the current version (V1). See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for information about V2 development.
+> **Note:** Inspector V2 is under development to address architectural and UX improvements. During this time, V1 contributions should focus on **bug fixes and MCP spec compliance**. See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for more details.
 
 ## Build Commands
 
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 9f98adcfa..ded1b57d0 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -15,8 +15,7 @@ We're actively developing **Inspector V2** to address architectural and UX impro
 
 **Current version (V1) contribution scope:**
 
-- Critical issues are actively maintained
-- Small UX improvements are welcome
+- Bug fixes and MCP spec compliance are actively maintained
 - Documentation updates are always appreciated
 - Major changes will be directed to V2 development