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name: Feature request
about: Opening a feature request kicks off a discussion
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__Use case:__
Why is this important (helps with prioritizing requests)?

__Proposal:__
Short summary of the feature.

__Current behaviour:__
Describe what currently happens.

__Desired behaviour:__
Describe what you want.

__Alternatives considered:__
Describe other solutions or features you considered.