diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@
 - [ ] New feature
     - [ ] I have already discussed this feature with the maintainers.
 - [ ] Refactor
+- [ ] Performance optimization
 - [ ] Documentation
 - [ ] Other (please describe):