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+## Linked issue
+Closes #
+
+## Summary of changes
+<!-- What changes and why. Keep it short. -->
+
+## Target doc type
+<!-- Pick one per CONTRIBUTING.md. -->
+Quickstart / Procedure / Concept / Reference / Troubleshooting
+
+## Target quality level
+<!-- Pick one per the `quality:*` label taxonomy. -->
+stub / unverified / sme-verified / verified
+
+## Checklist
+- [ ] Lint passes (`make lint-md`, `make lint-prose`, `make lint-spell`)
+- [ ] Links checked (`make lint-links`)