diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
deleted file mode 100644
index ac8e9a60..00000000
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,69 +0,0 @@
-### Description
-
-<!-- A clear and concise description of the issue or feature request. -->
-
-### Environment
-
-- GraphRAG version: <!-- Specify the GraphRAG version (e.g., v0.1.1) -->
-- Python version: <!-- Specify the Python version (e.g., 3.8) -->
-- Operating System: <!-- Specify the OS (e.g., Windows 10, Ubuntu 20.04) -->
-
-### Steps to Reproduce (for bugs)
-
-<!-- Provide detailed steps to reproduce the issue. Include code snippets, configuration files, or any other relevant information. -->
-
-1. Step 1
-2. Step 2
-3. ...
-
-### Expected Behavior
-
-<!-- Describe what you expected to happen. -->
-
-### Actual Behavior
-
-<!-- Describe what actually happened. Include any error messages, stack traces, or unexpected behavior. -->
-
-### Screenshots / Logs (if applicable)
-
-<!-- If relevant, include screenshots or logs that help illustrate the issue. -->
-
-### GraphRAG Configuration
-
-<!-- Include the GraphRAG configuration used for this run. -->
-
-### Additional Information
-
-<!-- Include any additional information that might be helpful, such as specific configurations, data samples, or context about the environment. -->
-
-### Possible Solution (if you have one)
-
-<!-- If you have suggestions on how to address the issue, provide them here. -->
-
-### Is this a Bug or Feature Request?
-
-<!-- Choose one: Bug | Feature Request -->
-
-### Any related issues?
-
-<!-- If this is related to another issue, reference it here. -->
-
-### Any relevant discussions?
-
-<!-- If there are any discussions or forum threads related to this issue, provide links. -->
-
-### Checklist
-
-<!-- Please check the items that you have completed -->
-
-- [ ] I have searched for similar issues and didn't find any duplicates.
-- [ ] I have provided a clear and concise description of the issue.
-- [ ] I have included the necessary environment details.
-- [ ] I have outlined the steps to reproduce the issue.
-- [ ] I have included any relevant logs or screenshots.
-- [ ] I have included the GraphRAG configuration for this run.
-- [ ] I have indicated whether this is a bug or a feature request.
-
-### Additional Comments
-
-<!-- Any additional comments or context that you think would be helpful. -->
diff --git a/.github/workflows/python-ci.yml b/.github/workflows/python-ci.yml
index ca5c5262..b27dcdc0 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/python-ci.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/python-ci.yml
@@ -84,10 +84,6 @@ jobs:
           poetry run python -m pip install gensim
           poetry install
 
-      - name: Check Semversioner
-        run: |
-          poetry run semversioner check
-
       - name: Check
         run: |
           poetry run poe check
diff --git a/.github/workflows/python-notebook-tests.yml b/.github/workflows/python-notebook-tests.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..9ec1bed7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/workflows/python-notebook-tests.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,70 @@
+name: Python Notebook Tests
+on:
+  push:
+    branches: [main]
+  pull_request:
+    branches: [main]
+
+permissions:
+  contents: read
+  pull-requests: read
+
+concurrency:
+  group: ${{ github.workflow }}-${{ github.event.pull_request.number || github.ref }}
+  # Only run the for the latest commit
+  cancel-in-progress: true
+
+env:
+  POETRY_VERSION: 1.8.3
+
+jobs:
+  python-ci:
+    strategy:
+      matrix:
+        python-version: ["3.11"]
+        os: [ubuntu-latest, windows-latest]
+      fail-fast: false # Continue running all jobs even if one fails
+    env:
+      DEBUG: 1
+      GRAPHRAG_API_KEY: ${{ secrets.OPENAI_NOTEBOOK_KEY }}
+      GRAPHRAG_LLM_MODEL: ${{ secrets.GRAPHRAG_LLM_MODEL }}
+      GRAPHRAG_EMBEDDING_MODEL: ${{ secrets.GRAPHRAG_EMBEDDING_MODEL }}
+
+    runs-on: ${{ matrix.os }}
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
+      - uses: dorny/paths-filter@v3
+        id: changes
+        with:
+          filters: |
+            python:
+              - 'graphrag/**/*'
+              - 'poetry.lock'
+              - 'pyproject.toml'
+              - '**/*.py'
+              - '**/*.toml'
+              - '**/*.ipynb'
+              - '.github/workflows/python*.yml'
+
+      - name: Set up Python ${{ matrix.python-version }}
+        uses: actions/setup-python@v5
+        with:
+          python-version: ${{ matrix.python-version }}
+
+      - name: Install Poetry
+        uses: abatilo/actions-poetry@v3.0.0
+        with:
+          poetry-version: $POETRY_VERSION
+
+      - name: Install dependencies
+        shell: bash
+        run: |
+          poetry self add setuptools wheel
+          poetry run python -m pip install gensim
+          poetry install
+
+      
+      - name: Notebook Test
+        run: |
+          poetry run poe test_notebook
diff --git a/pyproject.toml b/pyproject.toml
index 470c36b5..40651657 100644
--- a/pyproject.toml
+++ b/pyproject.toml
@@ -125,6 +125,7 @@ _test_all = "coverage run -m pytest ./tests"
 test_unit = "pytest ./tests/unit"
 test_integration = "pytest ./tests/integration"
 test_smoke = "pytest ./tests/smoke"
+test_notebook = "pytest ./tests/notebook"
 index = "python -m graphrag.index"
 query = "python -m graphrag.query"
 prompt_tune = "python -m graphrag.prompt_tune"
diff --git a/tests/notebook/test_notebooks.py b/tests/notebook/test_notebooks.py
index 9c1e789c..466bd173 100644
--- a/tests/notebook/test_notebooks.py
+++ b/tests/notebook/test_notebooks.py
@@ -1,38 +1,33 @@
 # Copyright (c) 2024 Microsoft Corporation.
 # Licensed under the MIT License
 import subprocess
-import tempfile
 from pathlib import Path
 
 import nbformat
 import pytest
 
-DOCS_PATH = Path("../../docsite")
+NOTEBOOKS_PATH = Path("examples_notebooks")
 
-notebooks_list = list(DOCS_PATH.rglob("*.ipynb"))
+notebooks_list = list(NOTEBOOKS_PATH.rglob("*.ipynb"))
 
 
 def _notebook_run(filepath: Path):
     """Execute a notebook via nbconvert and collect output.
     :returns execution errors
     """
-    with tempfile.NamedTemporaryFile(suffix=".ipynb") as temp_file:
-        args = [
-            "jupyter",
-            "nbconvert",
-            "--to",
-            "notebook",
-            "--execute",
-            "-y",
-            "--no-prompt",
-            "--output",
-            temp_file.name,
-            filepath.absolute().as_posix(),
-        ]
-        subprocess.check_call(args)
-
-        temp_file.seek(0)
-        nb = nbformat.read(temp_file, nbformat.current_nbformat)
+    args = [
+        "jupyter",
+        "nbconvert",
+        "--to",
+        "notebook",
+        "--execute",
+        "-y",
+        "--no-prompt",
+        "--stdout",
+        filepath.absolute().as_posix(),
+    ]
+    notebook = subprocess.check_output(args)
+    nb = nbformat.reads(notebook, nbformat.current_nbformat)
 
     return [
         output