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+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Create a report to help us improve. (Check the FAQ on the wiki first)
+
+---
+
+**Describe the bug**
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+**To Reproduce**
+Steps to reproduce the behavior:
+
+**Expected behavior**
+A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+
+**Screenshots/debug logs**
+If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
+Use logs from running `matterbridge -debug` if possible.
+
+**Environment (please complete the following information):**
+ - OS: [e.g. linux]
+ - Matterbridge version: output of  `matterbridge -version`
+ - If self compiled: output of `git rev-parse HEAD`
+
+**Additional context**
+Please add your configuration file  (be sure to exclude or anonymize private data (tokens/passwords))
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/Feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/Feature_request.md
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+---
+name: Feature request
+about: Suggest an idea for this project
+
+---
+
+**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
+A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...]
+
+**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.
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.