---
name: Feature Request
about: Suggest an idea for this project
title: '[FEATURE] '
labels: ['enhancement', 'needs-triage']
assignees: ''
---

## Feature Summary

A clear and concise description of the feature you'd like to see added.

## Problem Statement

**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 [...]

## Proposed Solution

**Describe the solution you'd like**
A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.

## Use Cases

Describe specific use cases where this feature would be valuable:

1. **Use Case 1:**
   - User type: [e.g. Developer, End User, Admin]
   - Scenario: [Describe the scenario]
   - Benefit: [How this feature helps]

2. **Use Case 2:**
   - User type: 
   - Scenario: 
   - Benefit: 

## Detailed Description

### User Interface
If this affects the UI, describe or sketch the interface:

### API Changes
If this requires API changes, describe them:

```json
// Example API request/response
{
  "example": "data"
}
```

### Configuration
If this requires new configuration options:

```yaml
# Example configuration
new_feature:
  enabled: true
  option: value
```

## Alternatives Considered

**Describe alternatives you've considered**
A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.

## Implementation Suggestions

If you have ideas about how this could be implemented:

### Technical Approach
- [ ] Backend API changes
- [ ] Frontend UI changes
- [ ] Database schema changes
- [ ] New dependencies required
- [ ] Configuration changes
- [ ] Documentation updates

### Complexity Estimate
- [ ] Simple (few hours)
- [ ] Medium (few days)
- [ ] Complex (weeks)
- [ ] Major (months)

### Breaking Changes
- [ ] No breaking changes
- [ ] Minor breaking changes
- [ ] Major breaking changes

## Priority and Impact

### Business Value
- [ ] Critical for adoption
- [ ] Significant user benefit
- [ ] Nice to have
- [ ] Quality of life improvement

### User Impact
- [ ] Affects all users
- [ ] Affects specific user types
- [ ] Affects advanced users only
- [ ] Optional feature

### Urgency
- [ ] Needed immediately
- [ ] Needed soon
- [ ] Can wait
- [ ] Future consideration

## Dependencies

### Prerequisites
List any features or changes that must be completed first:

- [ ] Feature A
- [ ] Bug fix B
- [ ] Infrastructure change C

### Related Features
List any related features that should be considered together:

- Related feature 1
- Related feature 2

## Acceptance Criteria

Define what "done" looks like for this feature:

- [ ] Criterion 1
- [ ] Criterion 2
- [ ] Criterion 3
- [ ] Documentation updated
- [ ] Tests added
- [ ] API documentation updated

## Additional Context

### Screenshots/Mockups
Add any screenshots, mockups, or diagrams that help explain the feature.

### External References
Links to similar features in other tools, documentation, or discussions:

- [Reference 1](url)
- [Reference 2](url)

### Community Interest
- [ ] Multiple users have requested this
- [ ] Discussed in community forums
- [ ] Related to existing issues
- [ ] Personal need only

## Questions for Maintainers

Any specific questions you have for the maintainers:

1. Question 1?
2. Question 2?

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**Checklist before submitting:**
- [ ] I have searched for existing feature requests
- [ ] I have clearly described the problem and solution
- [ ] I have provided specific use cases
- [ ] I have considered alternatives
- [ ] I have estimated the complexity and impact
- [ ] I have defined clear acceptance criteria