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-name: Feature request
-about: Suggest an idea for nf-core/modules
-title: "[FEATURE]"
----
-
-<!--
-# nf-core/modules feature request
-
-Hi there!
-
-Thanks for suggesting a new feature for the modules!
-Please delete this text and anything that's not relevant from the template below:
--->
-
-## Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe
-
-<!-- A clear and concise description of what the problem is. -->
-
-<!-- e.g. [I'm always frustrated when ...] -->
-
-## 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. -->
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+name: Feature request
+description: Suggest an idea for nf-core/modules
+labels: feature
+title: "[FEATURE]"
+body:
+  - type: textarea
+    id: description
+    attributes:
+      label: Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe
+      description: A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+      placeholder: |
+        <!-- e.g. [I'm always frustrated when ...] -->
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: solution
+    attributes:
+      label: Describe the solution you'd like
+      description: A clear and concise description of the solution you want to happen.
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: alternatives
+    attributes:
+      label: Describe alternatives you've considered
+      description: A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: additional_context
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional context
+      description: Add any other context about the feature request here.