# Feature Request Issue Template

Copy this file to `.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md` in your repository.

---

```markdown
---
name: Feature Request
about: Suggest a new feature or improvement
title: "[FEATURE] "
labels: enhancement
assignees: ''
---

## Problem Statement

[Describe the problem this feature would solve. What is painful or missing today?]

## Proposed Solution

[Describe the solution you would like. Be as specific as possible about the expected behavior.]

## User Story

As a [type of user], I want [goal] so that [benefit].

## Acceptance Criteria

- [ ] [Criterion 1: specific, testable outcome]
- [ ] [Criterion 2]
- [ ] [Criterion 3]

## Design / Mockups

[If applicable, attach mockups, wireframes, or diagrams.]

## Technical Considerations

- [Known constraints or dependencies]
- [Affected areas of the codebase]
- [Performance, security, or scalability implications]

## Alternatives Considered

[Describe any alternative solutions or features you considered and why you prefer this approach.]

## Priority

- [ ] Critical (blocking other work or a launch)
- [ ] High (significant user impact)
- [ ] Medium (quality of life improvement)
- [ ] Low (nice to have)

## Additional Context

[Any other context, links, or references.]
```
