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-# Pull Request Template
-
 ## 📝 Summary
 
 <!-- 
-Provide a brief summary of what this pull request is addressing. Describe the changes made and the main issue fixed or feature implemented. Keep it concise and informative.
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-
-## 🔍 Description of Changes
+Provide a concise summary of what this pull request is addressing.
 
-<!-- 
-Detail the specific changes made in this pull request. Explain the problem addressed and how it was resolved. If applicable, provide before and after comparisons or any relevant details to help reviewers understand the changes easily.
+If this PR fixes any issues, list them here by number (e.g., Fixes #123). 
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-## 🛠️ Additional Information
+
+## 🔍 Description of Changes
 
 <!-- 
-Include any additional information or context that might be helpful for reviewers. This could include additional dependencies, screenshots, performance improvements, or any other relevant information.
+Detail the specific changes made in this pull request. Explain the problem addressed and how it was resolved. If applicable, provide before and after comparisons, screenshots, or any relevant details to help reviewers understand the changes easily.
 -->
 
-## 📋 Checklist Before Submitting
+## 📋 Checklist
 
-- [ ] I have read the [contributor guidelines](../CONTRIBUTING.md) and the Pull Request section.
-- [ ] This PR fixes an issue (If applicable, specify issue number #).
-- [ ] This change was discussed or approved through an issue or the community [discussions](https://github.com/marimo-team/marimo/discussions) (Please provide a link if applicable).
-- [ ] I have added necessary tests for the changes made.
+- [ ] I have read the [contributor guidelines](../CONTRIBUTING.md).
+- [ ] For large changes, or changes that affect the public API: this change was discussed or approved through an issue, on [Discord](https://discord.gg/JE7nhX6mD8), or the community [discussions](https://github.com/marimo-team/marimo/discussions) (Please provide a link if applicable).
+- [ ] I have added tests for the changes made.
 - [ ] I have run the code and verified that it works as expected.
 
-## 🧩 Related Issues
+## 📜 Reviewers
 
 <!-- 
-If this PR fixes any issues, list them here by number (e.g., Fixes #123). 
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-
-## 📜 Who Can Review?
-
-<!-- 
-Tag potential reviewers from the community or maintainers who might be interested in reviewing this pull request. This helps expedite the review process and ensures that the PR receives timely attention.
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+Tag potential reviewers from the community or maintainers who might be interested in reviewing this pull request.
 
-<!-- Your PR will be reviewed more quickly if you can figure out the right person to tag with @ -->
+Your PR will be reviewed more quickly if you can figure out the right person to tag with @ -->
 @akshayka OR @mscolnick