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+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Create a report to help us improve
+
+---
+
+**Describe the bug**
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+**To Reproduce**
+Steps to reproduce the behavior:
+(e.g. Instaloader command line)
+
+**Expected behavior**
+A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen (if not obvious).
+
+**Error messages and tracebacks**
+If applicable, add error messages and tracebacks to help explain your problem.
+
+**Instaloader version**
+`instaloader --version` output.
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context about the problem here.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
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+---
+name: Feature request
+about: Suggest an idea for this project
+
+---
+
+**Provide us a use case of the feature**
+How could the user invoke the new function? Which problem would it solve? If new information is obtained, how would it be further processed?
+
+**Describe the solution you'd like**
+A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
+
+**Describe alternatives you've considered**
+A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context about the feature request here.