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+<!-- This template is used only when merging the develop branch into the main branch. Please don't use this for other merge requests. -->
+
+## Checklist
+
+I have updated...
+
+- [ ] `package.json`
+- [ ] `docs/changelog.md`
+- [ ] `docs/notice-for-admins.md`
+- [ ] `docs/api-change.md`
+- [ ] OCI container image
+
+<!-- TODO: Add automated tests (task runners are currently down) -->
+
+## Remarks
+