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+blank_issues_enabled: false
+contact_links:
+  - name: Issue Tracker
+    url: https://github.com/esphome/issues
+    about: Please create bug reports in the dedicated issue tracker.
+  - name: Feature Request Tracker
+    url: https://github.com/esphome/feature-requests
+    about: Please create feature requests in the dedicated feature request tracker.
+  - name: Frequently Asked Question
+    url: https://esphome.io/guides/faq.html
+    about: Please view the FAQ for common questions and what to include in a bug report.
+