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+---
+name: Feature request
+about: Submit a proposal for a new feature
+title: ''
+labels: enhancement
+assignees:
+  - diegomura
+  - sparten11740
+  - mvayngrib
+---
+
+<!-- Please search existing issues to avoid creating duplicates. -->
+
+## Motivation
+
+<!-- Why do we might need this feature? -->
+
+## Proposal
+
+<!-- A clear and concise description of the feature. -->