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+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Report an issue that you've found
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Describe the bug**
+
+<-- A clear and concise description of what the bug is and how to reproduce it. -->
+
+##### Versions
+
+<-- Please specify real version numbers or git SHAs, not just "Latest" since that changes fairly regularly. -->
+
+| Sarama | Kafka | Go  |
+| ------ | ----- | --- |
+|        |       |     |
+
+##### Configuration
+
+<-- What configuration values are you using for Sarama and Kafka? -->
+
+```go
+
+```
+
+**Logs**
+
+<-- If applicable, add logs from Sarama and/or Kafka to help explain your problem.
+You can set `sarama.Logger` to a `log.Logger` to capture Sarama debug output. -->
+
+<details><summary>logs: CLICK ME</summary>
+<p>
+
+```
+```
+
+</p>
+</details>
+
+**Additional context**
+
+<-- Add any other context about the problem here. -->
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+---
+name: Feature request
+about: Suggest an idea for this project
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**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.