diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/app-request-template.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/app-request-template.yml
index b36bbe9..7464dd5 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/app-request-template.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/app-request-template.yml
@@ -34,24 +34,43 @@ body:
       - "No"
   validations:
     required: true
-- type: textarea
+- type: dropdown
   id: proposed-status
   attributes:
     label: Proposed App Status
     description: |
       What's the current app status based off of current discussion or testing?
       You can check the different statused here: https://github.com/ThatGuySam/doesitarm/blob/master/README.md#legend
+    options:
+      - ✅ Yes, Native Apple Silicon Support
+      - ✳️ Yes, works via Translation or Virtualization
+      - ⏹ No, not working at all but support is in development
+      - 🚫 No, not yet supported only works on Intel-based Macs
+      - 🔶 Unknown, more info needed
   validations:
     required: true
-- type: textarea
+- type: dropdown
   id: proposed-category
   attributes:
     label: Proposed App Category
     description: |
       What category should the app go under?
       Try to avoid the generic categories of Productivity unless no other category fits.
+    options:
+      - Developer Tools
+      - Science and Research Software
+      - Music and Audio Tools
+      - Photo and Graphic Tools
+      - Video and Motion Tools
+      - Live Production and Performance
+      - 3D and Architecture
+      - Productivity Tools
+      - Entertainment and Media Apps
+      - Social and Communication
+      - VPNs, Security, and Privacy
+      - System Tools
   validations:
-      required: true
+    required: true
 - type: textarea
   id: links
   attributes:
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/app-update-template.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/app-update-template.yml
index bc90d27..15da435 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/app-update-template.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/app-update-template.yml
@@ -34,13 +34,19 @@ body:
       - "No"
   validations:
     required: true
-- type: textarea
+- type: dropdown
   id: proposed-status
   attributes:
     label: Proposed App Status
     description: |
       What's the current app status based off of current discussion or testing?
       You can check the different statused here: https://github.com/ThatGuySam/doesitarm/blob/master/README.md#legend
+    options:
+        - ✅ Yes, Native Apple Silicon Support
+        - ✳️ Yes, works via Translation or Virtualization
+        - ⏹ No, not working at all but support is in development
+        - 🚫 No, not yet supported only works on Intel-based Macs
+        - 🔶 Unknown, more info needed
   validations:
     required: true
 - type: textarea
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 34e14df..ffc43e2 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -253,6 +253,7 @@ Builds - [Java on M1 Benchmarks](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1g4U7LAI
 * [Tableau Reader](https://www.tableau.com/products/reader) - ✳️ Yes, works via Rosetta 2 Translation - [Discussion](https://community.tableau.com/s/topic/0TO4T000000pcgPWAQ/apple-silicon-m1)
 * [TI Connect CE](https://education.ti.com/en/software/details/en/CA9C74CAD02440A69FDC7189D7E1B6C2/swticonnectcesoftware) - ✳️ Yes, works via Rosetta 2 translation - [Verification](https://github.com/ThatGuySam/doesitarm/issues/733#issue-954040240)
 * [Wolfram Mathematica](https://www.wolfram.com/mathematica/) - ✅ Yes, Native Apple Silicon Support as of v12.3.1 - [Release Notes](https://www.wolfram.com/mathematica/quick-revision-history.html) [Discussion](https://community.wolfram.com/groups/-/m/t/2118125#_19_message_2121051)
+* [Zotero](https://www.zotero.org/) - ✅ Yes, Native Apple Silicon Support as of v7.0 - [Version History](https://www.zotero.org/support/changelog#changes_in_70_august_9_2024)
 
 
 
@@ -353,7 +354,7 @@ Builds - [Java on M1 Benchmarks](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1g4U7LAI
 * [Adobe Media Encoder](https://www.adobe.com/products/media-encoder.html) - ✳️ Yes, works via Rosetta 2 - [Official Adobe Status Page](https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install/kb/apple-silicon-m1-chip.html)
 * [After Effects](https://www.adobe.com/products/aftereffects.html) - ✳️ Yes, works via Rosetta 2 - [Official Adobe Status Page](https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install/kb/apple-silicon-m1-chip.html)
 * [Autodesk Fusion 360](https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview) - ✳️ Yes, it was shown at the November 10th event running via Rosetta 2 - [Apple Nov 10 Event](https://youtu.be/5AwdkGKmZ0I?t=1114)
-* [Autodesk Maya](https://www.autodesk.com/products/maya/overview) - ✳️ Yes, it was shown at WWDC running via Rosetta 2 - [WWDC Preview](https://youtu.be/GEZhD3J89ZE?t=6036)
+* [Autodesk Maya](https://www.autodesk.com/products/maya/overview) - ✅ Yes, Native Apple Silicon Support as of v2024 - [Source](https://help.autodesk.com/view/MAYAUL/2024/ENU/?guid=GUID-A7291217-7424-49C9-8CB3-3089E7F4909E)
 * [Autokroma AfterCodecs](https://www.autokroma.com/AfterCodecs/Download) - ✅ Yes, Native Apple Silicon Support as of v1.10.6 - [Official Article](https://www.autokroma.com/blog/Apple-Silicon-ARM-M1-Compatibility-with-Adobe-Creative-Cloud-Autokroma)
 * [Autokroma BRAW (BRAW_Studio)](https://www.autokroma.com/BRAW_Studio/Download/) - ✅ Yes, Native Apple Silicon Support as of v2.5.1 - [Official Article](https://www.autokroma.com/blog/Apple-Silicon-ARM-M1-Compatibility-with-Adobe-Creative-Cloud-Autokroma)
 * [Autokroma Influx](https://www.autokroma.com/Influx/) - 🚫 Not yet supported only works on Intel-based Macs - [Official Article](https://www.autokroma.com/blog/Apple-Silicon-ARM-M1-Compatibility-with-Adobe-Creative-Cloud-Autokroma)
@@ -374,7 +375,7 @@ Builds - [Java on M1 Benchmarks](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1g4U7LAI
 * [GoPro Fusion Studio](https://gopro.com/en/us/news/fusion-end-of-life) - 🚫 No, not supported and no plans for support - [Verification](https://github.com/ThatGuySam/doesitarm/issues/349#issuecomment-869347313) [Official Article](https://gopro.com/en/us/news/fusion-end-of-life)
 * [GoPro VR Player](https://community.gopro.com/t5/en/GoPro-VR-Player-for-desktop-FAQ/ta-p/394345) - ✳️ Yes, works via Rosetta 2 translation - [Verification](https://github.com/ThatGuySam/doesitarm/issues/349#issuecomment-869347313)
 * [Handbrake](https://handbrake.fr/) - ✅ Yes, natively supported as of v1.4.0 - [Github Issue](https://github.com/HandBrake/HandBrake/issues/2951)
-* [Houdini](https://www.sidefx.com/products/houdini/) - ✳️ Yes, works via Rosetta 2 - [Source](https://www.reddit.com/r/Houdini/comments/jzg1wj/houdini_running_on_apple_silicon_m1_macs_demo/)
+* [Houdini](https://www.sidefx.com/products/houdini/) - ✅ Yes, natively supported as of v19.5.534 - [Source](https://www.sidefx.com/community/houdini-for-apple-silicon-now-gold/)
 * [Maxon Chromatic Displacement](https://www.maxon.net/en/red-giant-complete/vfx-suite/chromatic-displacement) - 🔶 App has not yet been reported to be native to Apple Silicon - [Requirements](https://www.maxon.net/en/requirements/chromatic-displacement-requirements)
 * [Maxon Cosmo](https://www.maxon.net/en/red-giant-complete/magic-bullet-suite/cosmo) - 🔶 App has not yet been reported to be native to Apple Silicon - [Requirements](https://www.maxon.net/en/requirements/cosmo-requirements)
 * [Maxon Denoiser](https://www.maxon.net/en/red-giant-complete/magic-bullet-suite/denoiser) - 🔶 App has not yet been reported to be native to Apple Silicon - [Requirements](https://www.maxon.net/en/requirements/denoiser-requirements)
@@ -497,7 +498,7 @@ Builds - [Java on M1 Benchmarks](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1g4U7LAI
 * [Agenda](https://agenda.com/) - ✅ Yes, Full Native Apple Silicon Support - [App Store Story](https://apps.apple.com/us/story/id1540024103)
 * [Airmail](https://airmailapp.com/) - ✅ Yes, Full Native Apple Silicon Support as of v4.5.1 - [Release History](https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id918858936)
 * [Alfred](https://www.alfredapp.com/universal/) - ✅ Yes, fully supported - [Official Announcement](https://www.alfredapp.com/blog/announcements/alfred-ready-for-apple-m1-chip/)
-* [Anki](https://apps.ankiweb.net/) - ✳️ Yes, fully supported as of 2.1.52 - [Verification](https://github.com/ThatGuySam/doesitarm/issues/495)
+* [Anki](https://apps.ankiweb.net/) - ✅ Yes, Full Native Apple Silicon Support as of 2.1.50 - [Release Notes](https://github.com/ankitects/anki/releases/tag/2.1.50) [Verification](https://github.com/ThatGuySam/doesitarm/issues/495)
 * [AnyDesk](https://anydesk.com/en/downloads/mac-os) - ✅ Yes, Full Native Apple Silicon Support - [🧪 Apple Silicon App Tested](https://doesitarm.com/apple-silicon-app-test/)
 * [Avid Link](https://www.avid.com/products/avid-link#Downloads) - 🚫 Not yet supported only works on Intel-based Macs - [Official Article](https://avid.secure.force.com/pkb/articles/en_US/Compatibility/macOS-Big-Sur-Support)
 * [Avid MediaCentral](https://www.avid.com/products/mediacentral) - 🚫 Not yet supported only works on Intel-based Macs - [Official Article](https://avid.secure.force.com/pkb/articles/en_US/Compatibility/macOS-Big-Sur-Support)
diff --git a/docs/app-flow.md b/docs/app-flow.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..75f9cf8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/app-flow.md
@@ -0,0 +1,57 @@
+# App Request Flow
+
+Flow for new app requests and updates to existing apps
+
+<!-- 
+Mermaid Diagram Notes:
+- All node labels MUST be wrapped in quotes ("text") when containing:
+  * Special characters like parentheses ()
+  * HTML tags like <br/>
+  * Single quotes within text 'text'
+  * Emojis combined with special characters
+- Without quotes, Mermaid throws parsing errors like "Expecting 'SQE'..."
+- Do NOT wrap the entire code block in quotes - breaks markdown rendering
+-->
+
+```mermaid
+flowchart TD
+    A["1A. 👤 User: Submits App Request or Issue<br/>(via '🙋 Request an App with Github' from doesitarm.com OR directly to GitHub repo)"] --> B["2A. 👤 User: Check for Existing Issue<br/>(Search query page from doesitarm.com)"]
+    B -- Not Found --> C["3A. 👤 User: Fill Out Issue Form<br/>(App Name, Status, Category, Links, Screenshot)"]
+    C --> D["4A. ⚙️ System: Label as 'New App Request'<br/>(Auto-applied via App Update Template)"]
+    D --> E["5A. 🔧 Maintainer: Type of Issue?"]
+    E -- New App Request --> F["6A. 🔧 Maintainer: Reviews Submission"]
+    F -- Info Complete --> F2["7A. 🔧 Maintainer: Comment Thank You"]
+    F2 --> F3["8A. 🔧 Maintainer: Explain Options<br/>(User can make PR or Does It ARM bot will try to add automatically)"]
+    F3 --> G["9A. 🔧 Maintainer: Label as 'Ready to Add'"]
+    F -- Info Missing --> H0["6B. 🔧 Maintainer: Thank User for Info Provided"]
+    H0 --> H["7B. 🔧 Maintainer: Request More Info from User"]
+    H --> H2["8B. 🔧 Maintainer: Add 'Needs ...' Labels<br/>(e.g. Needs Screenshots, Needs Category)"]
+    H2 --> F
+    
+    G --> I["10A. 👥 Contributor: Creates PR"]
+    G --> I2["10B. 🔧 Maintainer: Updates README Directly"]
+    I --> J["11A. 👥 Contributor: App Added to Compatibility List"]
+    I2 --> I3["11B. 🔧 Maintainer: Verify App Updated on doesitarm.com<br/>(can take up to 15 mins)"]
+    J --> J1["12A. 🔧 Maintainer: Review PR"]
+    J1 --> J2["13A. 🔧 Maintainer: Thank Contributor for PR"]
+    J2 --> J3["14A. 🔧 Maintainer: PR Decision"]
+    J3 -- Changes Requested --> J4["15A. 🔧 Maintainer: Request PR Changes"]
+    J4 --> J5["16A. 👥 Contributor: Update PR"]
+    J5 --> J1
+    J3 -- Approved --> L1["17A. 🔧 Maintainer: Comment that App is Live"]
+    I3 --> L1
+    L1 --> K["18A. 🔧 Maintainer: Close Issue"]
+
+    E -- App Update --> L["1C. 👤 User: Reports Update<br/>(e.g. Native Support Now Available)"]
+    L --> M["2C. 👤 User: Provide Evidence<br/>(Links, Screenshots)"]
+    M --> N["3C. ⚙️ System: Label as 'App Update'<br/>(Auto-applied via App Update Template)"]
+    N --> F
+
+    E -- Feature/Meta Issue --> O["1D. 🔧 Maintainer: Label as 'Feature Request' or 'Bug'"]
+    O --> P["2D. 🔧 Maintainer: Discuss, Assign, and Track Progress"]
+    P --> Q["3D. 👥 Contributor: Implement and Close"]
+
+    style A stroke:#f9f,stroke-width:2px
+    style J stroke:#bbf,stroke-width:2px
+    style K stroke:#bfb,stroke-width:2px
+```