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+---
+name: Internal Task
+about: "[Brief summary of the task/feature to be implemented]"
+title: "[TASK]"
+labels: enhancement
+assignees: nadecc
+
+---
+
+# Feature Title
+
+## User Story
+As a [user type], I want to [action] so that [benefit/value].
+
+## Subtasks
+1. [Implementation step 1]
+2. [Implementation step 2]
+3. [Implementation step 3]
+4. [Add more as needed]
+
+## Acceptance Criteria
+- [ ] [Measurable outcome 1]
+- [ ] [Measurable outcome 2]
+- [ ] [Measurable outcome 3]
+- [ ] [Add more as needed]
+
+## Definition of Done
+- [ ] All acceptance criteria met
+- [ ] Code adheres to project standards
+- [ ] Tests implemented and passing
+- [ ] Documentation updated
+- [ ] Code reviewed and approved
+- [ ] No blocking issues remaining
+
+## Additional Notes (use them if applicable, if not, remove them)
+- Architecture pattern and design considerations
+- Required features/modules and dependencies
+- Technical challenges and mitigation strategies
+- Areas needing special attention
+- Known limitations
+- Security considerations
+- Performance requirements
+- Documentation links
+- Reference implementations
+- Design assets
+- API documentation
+
+## Estimated Effort
+- Story Points: [X]
+- Expected Timeline: [X days/weeks]