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+---
+name: Basic issue template
+about: Create an issue with a summary and acceptance criteria
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+## Summary
+
+<!-- Short description of what this issue is about -->
+
+## Acceptance Criteria
+
+<!-- What's the definition of "done" for this issue? -->