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+## Checklist
+
+- [ ] I've read the [publishing documentation](https://hacs.xyz/docs/publish/start)
+- [ ] I've added the [HACS action](https://hacs.xyz/docs/publish/action) to my repository
+- [ ] (For integrations only) I've added the [hassfest action](https://developers.home-assistant.io/blog/2020/04/16/hassfest/)
+- [ ] The actions are passing wihtout any disabled checks
+- [ ] I've added a link to the action run on my repository below
+- [ ] I've created a new release of the repository after the validaaion actions were run successfully
+
+## Links
+
+Link to current release: <>
+Link to successful HACS action (without the 'ignore' key): <>
+Link to successful hassfest action (if integration): <>
 
-**Link to successful HACS action (without the 'ignore' key):**
-**Link to successful hassfest action (if integration):**
 
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