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+<!-- Thanks for submitting a PR! Please ensure the following requirements are met in order for us to review your PR -->
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+## Checklist
+
+* [ ] Ensure your code works with manual testing
+* [ ] Linter and other CI checks pass
+* [ ] Sign-off given on the changes (see [CONTRIBUTING.md](https://github.com/vector-im/element-desktop/blob/develop/CONTRIBUTING.md))
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+Notes: Add super cool feature
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