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----
-name: Feature request
-about: Suggest an idea for this project
-title: ''
-labels: 'feature request'
-assignees: ''
-
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-
-**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.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
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+name: Feature request
+description: Suggest an idea for this project
+labels: 'feature request'
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        Please search existing issues before posting to avoid creating duplicates.
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe
+      placeholder: A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...]
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Describe the solution you'd like
+      placeholder: A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
+    validations:
+      required: true