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+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Create a report to help us improve
+title: ""
+labels: bug
+assignees: ""
+---
+
+**Describe the bug**
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+**Minimal Reproducer**
+Provide a sample of the shortest/simplest code that will cause this error.
+
+**Expected behavior**
+A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+
+**Environment**
+
+- OS: [e.g. Ubuntu]
+- Python: [e.g. 3.8.0]
+- py-DataPipeline: [e.g. 0.0.1]
+
+If possible, please provide versions of key dependencies (e.g., xarray, numpy, scipy, pandas, matplotlib). The easiest way to do this is using a command like `pip freeze`.
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context about the problem here.
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+---
+name: Feature request
+about: Suggest an idea for this project
+title: ''
+labels: enhancement
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**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.