feat: work intent

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/work_intent.md

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+---
+name: Work Intent
+about: Request approval for planned development work (must be approved before starting)
+title: 'Work Intent: '
+labels: work-intent, unapproved
+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.
+-->
+
+## 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 -->
+
+### Affected Components
+<!-- List the components/packages 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 -->
+
+## 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
+
+<!--
+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
+-->