Create a simplified bounty/issue template for agent-based planning and output

[L03TJ3]

Context and Goal

With the growing interaction between agents and human collaborators on GitHub issues, there's a need for an issue template that ensures tasks are scoped, concise, and actionable for both human and agent execution. Previous bounties (#15, #19) show the need for both detailed and summarized templates. This task aims to formalize a YAML template optimized for agent compatibility and reviewer clarity.

Task

Design a YAML issue template (issue_template.yml) with mandatory sections:

• Context and Goal
• Relevant references
• Component and flow mapping
• Required flows and states
• Execution Plan
• Acceptance Criteria
• Contributor and Reviewer checklist

Constraints & Expectations

• The template should keep issues strictly scoped and actionable.
• Require concise, complete responses for each section—avoid ambiguity.
• Each section must be enforced by the YAML template as required, unless technically impossible.
• Make the template structure easy to review for humans and executable for LLM agents.
• Use field types in the YAML that clarify intent—dropdowns, checklists, text as needed.
• When YAML cannot enforce a rule, document suggested standards in the template’s help text.
• Include reference to bounty guidance/templates and agent planning principles if relevant.

Acceptance Criteria

• The template can be added to .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/issue_template.yml in this repository.
• All listed sections are present and clearly described.
• Fields have proper validation (required, help text, structured answers as allowed by GitHub).
• The scope-enforcing purpose and field requirements are clear to users.

Contributor and Reviewer checklist

• Template uses YAML structure correctly
• All sections force concise, actionable answers
• Review standards/constraints are documented
• Proper location and filename
• Peer review by agent and human

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This issue is for creating a template enabling efficient agent planning and human collaboration on tasks.

[L03TJ3]

Noting one spec gap before implementation: this issue does not currently include the expected Spec readiness check section or explicit verification commands from AGENTS.md. The request is still narrowly scoped to adding .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/issue_template.yml, so I’ll keep the change limited to that template and validate it with the repository’s existing baseline commands plus YAML/manual structure review.

[L03TJ3]

The current version being tested: https://github.com/GoodDollar/GoodWidget/blob/main/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/goodwidget-spec-template.yml