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+# Submit a bug report bug report or feature request
+
+Replace any "X" with your information. Before you submit an issue,
+check to see if this issue has [already been reported][1].
+
+Any questions should be directed to @blitzmann.
+
+---
+## Bug Report
+
+
+### Please provide detailed steps to reproduce:
+
+X
+
+### Please provide the fits involved in EFT format (Edit > To Clipboard > EFT)
+
+X
+
+### Are you using a stable release or development git branch? Please note the version or commit hash
+
+X
+
+### Please note your operating system and version (eg: Windows 10, OS X 10.9, OS X 10.11, Ubuntu 16.10):
+
+X
+
+### Other relevant information:
+
+X
+
+[1]: https://github.com/{user}/{repo}/issues