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+---
+name: Feature Request
+about: Ask for missing features or improvements
+
+---
+
+#### Description
+<!-- Please describe your use case, why you need this feature and why this
+feature is important for RIOT. -->
+
+### Useful links
+<!-- Please include links to any documentation that you think is useful. -->
+
+<!-- Thanks for contributing! -->