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+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Create a report to help us improve
+title: ''
+labels: bug
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+<!--
+When filing an issue, please fill in the requested fields as thoroughly as you can and then delete this comment
+Note: For issues, assistance, and questions about using NI products, please visit ni.com/support. Issues opened here should be specifically related to these Python APIs.
+-->
+
+### Description of issue
+
+    <Replace with a description of the issue>
+
+### System report
+
+`python -c "import niscope; niscope.print_diagnostic_information()"` output (replace `niscope` with appropriate package name)
+
+    ```
+    <Replace with the output of the above command>
+    ```
+
+### Steps to reproduce issue
+
+    ``` python
+    <Replace with a script that clearly shows the issue, if applicable>
+    ```
+
+    1. Step 1
+    2. Step 2
+    3. etc...