[codex] standardise front matter contracts

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/01-task.md

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-description: "Propose a well-scoped unit of work: template tweaks, config updates, copy edits, etc."
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-last_updated: "2026-06-18"
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+last_updated: "2026-06-19"
 category: "github-templates"
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@@ -46,3 +45,7 @@ category: "github-templates"
 - [ ] PR uses correct branch prefix
 
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+---
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+Related issues: {related_issues}

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/02-bug.md

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 file_type: "issue-template"
 name: "🐛 Bug report"
 about: "Report a bug to help us improve this WordPress project."
-description: "Report a bug to help us improve this WordPress project."
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-last_updated: "2026-06-18"
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+last_updated: "2026-06-19"
 category: "github-templates"
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@@ -107,3 +106,7 @@ Use correct branch prefix (fix/) for any related PR.
 - [ ] Linked issue closed
 
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+
+---
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+Related issues: {related_issues}

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/03-feature.md

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 file_type: "issue-template"
 name: "🚀 Feature"
 about: "Propose a net-new capability, enhancement, or workflow improvement."
-description: "Propose a net-new capability, enhancement, or workflow improvement."
-version: "1.0.1"
-last_updated: "2026-06-18"
+version: "1.0.2"
+last_updated: "2026-06-19"
 category: "github-templates"
 ---
 
@@ -89,3 +88,7 @@ Use correct branch prefix (feat/) for any PR.
 - [ ] Release notes prepared; monitoring/alerts set
 
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+---
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+Related issues: {related_issues}

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/04-design.md

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 file_type: "issue-template"
 name: "🎨 Design"
 about: "Propose, review, or discuss design artefacts, tokens, accessibility, or UI/UX specifications."
-description: "Propose, review, or discuss design artefacts, tokens, accessibility, or UI/UX specifications."
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-last_updated: "2026-06-18"
+version: "1.0.2"
+last_updated: "2026-06-19"
 category: "github-templates"
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@@ -80,3 +79,7 @@ Add links, screenshots, references, or other design docs.
 - [ ] PR uses correct branch prefix (design/)
 
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+
+---
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+Related issues: {related_issues}

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/05-epic.md

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 file_type: "issue-template"
 name: "📦 Epic"
 about: "Propose or manage a large, multi-part initiative or project grouping stories/features/tasks."
-description: "Propose or manage a large, multi-part initiative or project grouping stories/features/tasks."
-version: "1.0.1"
-last_updated: "2026-06-18"
+version: "1.0.2"
+last_updated: "2026-06-19"
 category: "github-templates"
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@@ -76,3 +75,7 @@ Add any other context, references, diagrams, or docs.
 - [ ] Milestone closed and release notes prepared
 
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+
+---
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+Related issues: {related_issues}

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/06-story.md

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 file_type: "issue-template"
 name: "📑 Story"
 about: "Propose a user-centric story as part of an Epic or milestone."
-description: "Propose a user-centric story as part of an Epic or milestone."
-version: "1.0.1"
-last_updated: "2026-06-18"
+version: "1.0.2"
+last_updated: "2026-06-19"
 category: "github-templates"
 ---
 
@@ -77,3 +76,7 @@ Use correct branch prefix (story/) for PRs.
 - [ ] QA verified/UAT approved (if applicable)
 
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+
+---
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+Related issues: {related_issues}

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/07-improvement.md

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 file_type: "issue-template"
 name: "🔧 Improvement"
 about: "Propose enhancements, polish, or usability improvements."
-description: "Propose enhancements, polish, or usability improvements."
-version: "1.0.1"
-last_updated: "2026-06-18"
+version: "1.0.2"
+last_updated: "2026-06-19"
 category: "github-templates"
 ---
 
@@ -88,3 +87,7 @@ Use correct branch prefix (feat/ or enhancement/) for PRs.
 - [ ] PR uses correct branch prefix
 
 ---
+
+---
+
+Related issues: {related_issues}

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/08-chore.md

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 file_type: "issue-template"
 name: "🏠 Chore"
 about: "Small housekeeping tasks: label hygiene, repo/settings tweaks, file moves, or minor non-functional clean-ups."
-description: "Small housekeeping tasks: label hygiene, repo/settings tweaks, file moves, or minor non-functional clean-ups."
-version: "1.0.2"
-last_updated: "2026-06-18"
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+last_updated: "2026-06-19"
 category: "github-templates"
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@@ -58,3 +57,7 @@ label hygiene, repo/settings tweaks, file moves, documentation clean-ups, minor
 - [ ] Approved by at least one maintainer
 
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+
+---
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+Related issues: {related_issues}

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/09-code-refactor.md

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 file_type: "issue-template"
 name: "♻️ Code Refactor"
 about: "Request or propose a code refactoring or review to improve code quality, maintainability, and consistency."
-description: "Request or propose a code refactoring or review to improve code quality, maintainability, and consistency."
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-last_updated: "2026-06-18"
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+last_updated: "2026-06-19"
 category: "github-templates"
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@@ -129,3 +128,7 @@ Checklist items to ensure the refactoring/review is complete.
 - [ ] PR uses correct branch prefix
 
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+
+---
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+Related issues: {related_issues}

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/10-build-ci.md

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 file_type: "issue-template"
 name: "⚙️ Build & CI"
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-description: "Propose changes, fixes, or improvements to build tools, CI/CD pipelines, or automation."
-version: "1.0.2"
-last_updated: "2026-06-18"
+version: "1.0.3"
+last_updated: "2026-06-19"
 category: "github-templates"
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@@ -59,3 +58,7 @@ category: "github-templates"
 - [ ] Approved by maintainer
 
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+---
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+Related issues: {related_issues}

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/11-automation.md

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 file_type: "issue-template"
 name: "🤖 Automation"
 about: "Propose, fix, or improve automation (actions, scripts, bots)."
-description: "Propose, fix, or improve automation (actions, scripts, bots)."
-version: "1.0.1"
-last_updated: "2026-06-18"
+version: "1.0.2"
+last_updated: "2026-06-19"
 category: "github-templates"
 ---
 
@@ -49,3 +48,7 @@ category: "github-templates"
 - [ ] Approved by maintainer
 
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+
+---
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+Related issues: {related_issues}

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/12-testing-coverage.md

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 file_type: "issue-template"
 name: "🧪 Test Coverage"
 about: "Propose, add, or expand tests (unit, integration, E2E)."
-description: "Propose, add, or expand tests (unit, integration, E2E)."
-version: "1.0.1"
-last_updated: "2026-06-18"
+version: "1.0.2"
+last_updated: "2026-06-19"
 category: "github-templates"
 ---
 
@@ -75,3 +74,7 @@ Define where and how this test will be used.
 - [ ] Approved by at least one maintainer
 
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+
+---
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+Related issues: {related_issues}

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/13-performance.md

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 file_type: "issue-template"
 name: "⚡ Performance"
 about: "Report performance-related issues (speed, efficiency, resource usage) or propose optimisations."
-description: "Report performance-related issues (speed, efficiency, resource usage) or propose optimisations."
-version: "1.0.2"
-last_updated: "2026-06-18"
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+last_updated: "2026-06-19"
 category: "github-templates"
 ---
 
@@ -107,3 +106,7 @@ Checklist items to ensure the fix/update is complete and actionable.
 - [ ] No adverse impact on other functionality
 
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+
+---
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+Related issues: {related_issues}

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/14-a11y.md

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 file_type: "issue-template"
 name: "♿ Accessibility (A11y)"
 about: "Report or propose accessibility improvements, audits, or issues (WCAG, usability, devices)."
-description: "Report or propose accessibility improvements, audits, or issues (WCAG, usability, devices)."
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-last_updated: "2026-06-18"
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+last_updated: "2026-06-19"
 category: "github-templates"
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 - [ ] Stakeholder/maintainer reviewed
 
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+
+---
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+Related issues: {related_issues}

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/15-security.md

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 name: "🔐 Security"
 about: "Report vulnerabilities, security improvements, or compliance requirements."
-description: "Report vulnerabilities, security improvements, or compliance requirements."
-version: "1.0.1"
-last_updated: "2026-06-18"
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+last_updated: "2026-06-19"
 category: "github-templates"
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@@ -76,3 +75,7 @@ Add any other context, related issues, compliance docs, or references.
 - [ ] Approved by at least one maintainer
 
 ---
+
+---
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+Related issues: {related_issues}

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/16-compatibility.md

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 name: "🧩 Compatibility"
 about: "Track browser/device/WordPress/plugin compatibility issues."
-description: "Track browser/device/WordPress/plugin compatibility issues."
-version: "1.0.1"
-last_updated: "2026-06-18"
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+last_updated: "2026-06-19"
 category: "github-templates"
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@@ -75,3 +74,7 @@ Add any other context, related issues, references, or docs.
 - [ ] Approved by at least one maintainer
 
 ---
+
+---
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+Related issues: {related_issues}

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/17-integration-issue.md

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 name: "🔗 Integration"
 about: "Report or propose integration with external plugins, services, or APIs."
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-last_updated: "2026-06-18"
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+last_updated: "2026-06-19"
 category: "github-templates"
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 - [ ] No adverse impact on other integrations or core functionality
 
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+Related issues: {related_issues}

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/18-release.md

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 name: "🚀 Release"
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+last_updated: "2026-06-19"
 category: "github-templates"
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 - [ ] Approved by maintainer
 
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+Related issues: {related_issues}

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/19-maintenance.md

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 file_type: "issue-template"
 name: "🧹 Maintenance"
 about: "Propose routine hygiene, dependency bumps, CI updates, or other maintenance tasks."
-description: "Propose routine hygiene, dependency bumps, CI updates, or other maintenance tasks."
-version: "1.0.1"
-last_updated: "2026-06-18"
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+last_updated: "2026-06-19"
 category: "github-templates"
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@@ -49,3 +48,7 @@ category: "github-templates"
 - [ ] Approved by at least one maintainer
 
 ---
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+Related issues: {related_issues}

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/20-documentation.md

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 name: "📚 Documentation"
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-description: "Request new documentation or propose updates/clarifications to existing docs."
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-last_updated: "2026-06-18"
+version: "1.0.2"
+last_updated: "2026-06-19"
 category: "github-templates"
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@@ -76,3 +75,7 @@ Checklist items to ensure the documentation update is complete and actionable.
 - [ ] PR uses correct branch prefix (docs/)
 
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+
+---
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+Related issues: {related_issues}