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+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Create a report to help us improve
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+## Issue Description
+
+> Please provide a description of your issue and include any commands used to reproduce the issue.
+
+## Logs
+
+> Please provide any log files. These can be generated by setting the `POD5_DEBUG` environment variable e.g. `POD5_DEBUG=1 pod5 view my.pod5`
+
+## Specifications
+
+- Pod5 Version:
+- Python Version:
+- Platform: