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@@ -1,11 +1,18 @@
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-<!-- Include a Sign-Off as described in https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk/blob/develop/CONTRIBUTING.md#sign-off -->
+## Checklist
 
-<!-- To specify text for the changelog entry (otherwise the PR title will be used):
-Notes:
+* [ ] Tests written for new code (and old code if feasible)
+* [ ] Linter and other CI checks pass
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+
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+Notes: Add super cool feature
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