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+name: Feature Request
+description: Submit a feature request
+title: "feature request: "
+labels: [enhancement]
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        **Before** submitting a feature request, make sure to search [existing issues](https://github.com/stevearc/oil.nvim/issues)
+  - type: checkboxes
+    attributes:
+      label: Did you check docs and existing issues?
+      description: Make sure you checked all of the below before submitting an issue
+      options:
+        - label: I have read all the docs
+          required: true
+        - label: I have searched the existing issues
+          required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Describe the feature you want
+      description: A clear and concise description of what feature you want. Is there anything similar currently implemented?
+    validations:
+      required: true
+