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+## Summary
+
+Describe what changed and why.
+
+## Validation
+
+- [ ] `pnpm run check`
+- [ ] `pnpm run demo:build` when the demo changes
+- [ ] No secrets or private keys were committed
+
+## Scope
+
+List any intentionally excluded follow-up work.