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+## Checklist
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+- [ ] I have read the [contribution guidelines](https://github.com/ooni/probe-cli/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md)
+- [ ] reference issue for this pull request: REFERENCE_ISSUE_URL
+- [ ] related ooni/spec pull request: RELATED_OONI_SPEC_PULL_REQUEST_URL
+
+## Description
+
+Insert here a more detailed description (if applicable).