diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/lab-proposal.yaml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/lab-proposal.yaml
index 3a280f892..5e818bd09 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/lab-proposal.yaml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/lab-proposal.yaml
@@ -23,6 +23,13 @@ body:
     validations:
       required: true
       
+  - type: textarea
+    id: cloud9
+    attributes:
+      label: What additional software or configuration will be required in the Cloud9 IDE?
+    validations:
+      required: true
+      
   - type: textarea
     id: sample-enhancements
     attributes: