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+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Create a report to help us improve
+
+---
+
+# Bug report
+
+## Describe the bug
+
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+## To Reproduce
+
+Steps to reproduce the behavior.
+If applicable include the code you tried to run. In case you do, please try
+to minimize the code example to the least amount of code required to trigger
+the bug.
+
+## Expected behavior
+
+A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+
+## Screenshots
+
+If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
+
+## Operating System (please complete the following information)
+
+- OS: [e.g. Linux]
+- Version [e.g. 22.04 LTS]
+- Distribution [e.g. Ubuntu]
+
+## Additional context
+
+Add any other context about the problem here:
+
+- Python version (`python --version`) and distribution:
+- List of installed packages (`pip list` or equivalent):
+- Anything else that might be relevant
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+---
+name: Feature request
+about: Suggest an idea for this project
+
+---
+
+# Feature request
+
+## Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe
+
+A clear and concise description of what the problem is, for example:
+
+As a [...] I want [...] so that [...]
+
+## Describe the solution you'd like
+
+A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
+
+## Describe alternatives you've considered
+
+A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
+
+## Acceptance criteria
+
+Please specify the acceptance criteria in as much detail as possible,
+for example:
+
+- if this feature is available how would you invoke it (code example)
+- what would the output look like?
+  - if it is an object, what would the members be?
+  - if it is a plot, a sketch would help
+  - anything else that clarifies what would constitute a satisfactory
+      implementation?
+
+## Additional context
+
+Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.