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+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Create a report to help us improve
+
+---
+
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+
+**Describe the bug**
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+**To Reproduce**
+Provide a minimal test case to reproduce the behavior.
+If the input is large, either attach it as a file, or [create a gist](https://gist.github.com) and link to it here.
+
+**Expected behavior**
+A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+
+**Environment (please complete the following information):**
+ - OS and Version: [e.g. macOS, Windows, Linux (please specify distro)]
+ - jq version [e.g. 1.5]
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context about the problem here.