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+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Create a report to help us improve
+title: "[BUG]"
+labels: bug
+assignees: ckmah
+
+---
+
+**Describe the bug**
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is. Please note what dataset you are using (tutorial, public data, your own, etc.).
+
+**Steps to reproduce**
+Your script/notebook including the command and error that is produced.
+
+**Data Inspection** (recommended)
+A short preview of some data to help diagnose.
+
+For example, show the head of cell, nuclei, and transcripts DataFrames.
+
+```{python}
+sdata[cells_key].head()
+# Output here
+```
+
+**Expected behavior**
+A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+
+**Screenshots**
+If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.