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+name: Feature request
+about: Suggest an idea for this project
+title: ''
+labels: enhancement
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+# FreeSWITCH features are generally contributed by the community.  If you are a developer and want to add a feature to FreeSWITCH, this can also be a good starting point for discussing it with the FreeSWITCH team prior to submitting your pull request.
+
+**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
+A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. 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 or screenshots about the feature request here.
+
+**Package version or git hash**
+- Version of FreeSWITCH [e.g. 1.10.4]