diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/work_intent.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/work_intent.md
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--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/work_intent.md
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@@ -8,68 +8,34 @@ assignees: ''
 
 <!--
 IMPORTANT: This work intent must be approved by a core developer before beginning any development work.
-The 'unapproved' label will be removed once a core developer has reviewed and approved the plan.
+The 'unapproved' label will be removed once approved.
 -->
 
-## Proposed By
-<!-- Your GitHub username -->
-
 ## Overview
 <!-- Provide a high-level description of what you want to work on and why -->
 
-## Technical Details
-<!-- Describe your planned technical approach and any architectural decisions -->
+## Technical Approach
+<!-- Brief description of how you plan to implement this -->
 
-### Affected Components
-<!-- List the components/packages that will be modified -->
+## Scope
+<!-- Check components that will be modified -->
 - [ ] API
 - [ ] Plugin
 - [ ] Web UI
 - [ ] Build/Deploy Process
 - [ ] Documentation
 
-## Implementation Plan
-<!-- Break down the work into major steps -->
-
-1. 
-2. 
-3. 
-
-## Dependencies
-<!-- List any dependencies or prerequisites -->
-
-- [ ] External dependencies
-- [ ] Related PRs/Issues
-- [ ] Configuration changes needed
-
-## Testing Strategy
-<!-- Describe how you plan to test these changes -->
-
-## Potential Impact
-<!-- Describe how these changes might affect other parts of the system -->
-
-## Estimated Timeline
-<!-- Provide a rough estimate for completion once approved -->
-
-- Estimated development time: 
-- Desired completion date: 
-
-## Questions
-<!-- List any questions you have for the reviewers -->
+## Timeline & Impact
+<!-- Quick details about timing and effects -->
+- Estimated time needed: 
+- Potential impacts: 
 
 ## Pre-submission Checklist
-<!-- Please check all that apply by replacing [ ] with [x] -->
-
-- [ ] I have searched for similar work intents/issues
-- [ ] I have reviewed the project's contribution guidelines
-- [ ] The scope of work is clearly defined
-- [ ] I have identified potential risks and dependencies
-- [ ] I am willing to make adjustments based on reviewer feedback
+<!-- Please check all that apply -->
+- [ ] I have searched for similar work/issues
+- [ ] I understand this needs approval before starting
+- [ ] I am willing to make adjustments based on feedback
 
 <!--
-For Reviewers:
-1. Review technical approach
-2. Verify scope is appropriate
-3. Check for potential conflicts with other work
-4. Remove 'unapproved' label and add 'approved' label if accepted
+For Reviewers: Remove 'unapproved' label and add 'approved' label if accepted
 --> 
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